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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 for Australia.

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

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