L2 Early Childhood Studies
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Shefferd.
Early Childhood Studies
L2 ECHS
This subject will focus on the education and care of infants, toddlers, and young children/mokopuna in a range of Early Childhood contexts. Students will learn how to enhance the physical, social, cultural and educational development of children/mokopuna, through the principles of the National Early Childhood curriculum, Te Whāriki, and understand how to incorporate these into teaching and learning. This course is a good mix of theory and practical; with students learning how to care for young children/mokopuna, understanding their Health and Wellbeing needs, how to cater for specific food needs and creating and implementing Play resources.
This course is a Unit Standard based course that would be ideal for students who are planning a career working with children or want an understanding of children’s behaviour. It will enable students to contribute to an environment that provides for the holistic well-being and care of infants, toddlers, and young children/mokopuna.
As part of the course, students are expected to complete a placement at an early childhood centre supervised by a registered teacher; all placements will be coordinated and organised by the Careers and Pathways Department. All students will be subject to the Vulnerable Children's Act legislation and will need to pass a Police Vet Check in order to complete their placement. Additionally, students will be offered the opportunity to take a First Aid course.
Required Prior Learning
Entry is subject to the HOD and TIC of Early Childhood Studies and dependent upon proven performance in NCEA L1. The expectation is that students would have gained 12 credits in a written-based subject.
Pathway
This course will lead on to Level 3 Child Development and Nutrition and/or Level 3 Early Childhood Studies.
In addition to this, this course is an excellent basis for future pathways in: Education
Teaching
Social Work
Human Nutrition
Travel and Tourism
Hospitality
Medicine
Nursing
Psychology
Other Health related fields.
Subject Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Manage first aid in an emergency situation
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Provide first aid
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Provide basic life support
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Demonstrate knowledge of health issues, practices and services to protect and enhance the wellbeing of young children
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 4
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Provide and reflect on the value of play experiences for a mokopuna/child's development and learning
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 1
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Describe and demonstrate basic care needs and practices for young mokopuna/children
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Home Economics 2.1 - Analyse issues related to the provision of food for people with specific food needs
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 2
Pathway Tags
Flight Attendant, Pharmacy Technician, Community Development Worker, Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Anaesthetic Technician, Pathologist, Clinical Physiologist, Physician, Counsellor, Midwife, Psychologist, Community Karitāne, Oral Health Therapist, Dietitian, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Health Care Assistant, Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Nanny/Child Carer, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Psychotherapist, Support Worker, Ophthalmologist,