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EARLY CHILDHOOD

STUDIES

Early Childhood Studies focuses on learning about They plan, justify and evaluate play-based learning
children aged from birth to five years, and encourages activities responsive to the needs of children as well as
students to be advocates for the wellbeing of children evaluating contexts in early childhood learning.
by appreciating the significance of these interactions
in order to help children develop into confident, This enables students to develop understanding of the
independent and caring adults. multifaceted, diverse and significant nature of early
childhood learning.
Early Childhood Studies draws upon the Early Years
Learning Framework (Council of Australian Governments,
2009).

The course of study involves learning about core
concepts and ideas related to the fundamentals of early
childhood, and practices in early childhood learning.
Core topics are embedded in electives that influence Career Opportunities:
the development of children, such as play and creativity,
literacy and numeracy skills, being in a safe place, health Early Childhood Studies can establish a basis for
and physical wellbeing, and indoor and outdoor learning further education and employment in:
environments. Throughout the course of study, students
make decisions and solve problems, and work individually • Health
and with others. • Community Services
• Education
Students examine the interrelatedness of core concepts • Early Childhood Educators
and ideas of the fundamentals and practices of early • Teacher’s Aides
childhood learning. • Assistants in early childhood settings, childcare
facilities, kindergartens and early learning
centres.

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