L3CHDV

L3 Child Development and Nutrition

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Shefferd.

Child Development and Nutrition
L3 CHDV

                                                                                                                                     

A University approved course that is all internally assessed, it will focus on Child Human Development and within this, the role of Nutrition.  In this subject, you will focus on the sequence of physical, language, thought and emotional changes that occur in a child from birth to adulthood. Then move to a Nutrition focus and how this affects the development of the child.  


This subject is designed for students who are planning a career working with children or want an understanding of children’s behaviour and general Human Development. Students will learn key socio-cultural theories of learning and development to inform and enable them to contribute to the human development and learning of children and adults.  It provides a solid basis for analysis and report writing required for Tertiary level education. 

As part of the course, students are encouraged to complete a  placement at an Early Childhood centre or Primary School supervised by a registered teacher. This is subject to the Vulnerable Childrens Act and as such a Police Vet Check.


Required Prior Learning

Entry is subject to the HOD/ or Teacher in Charge and is dependent upon proven performance in NCEA L2.  The expectation is that students would have gained 12 credits in a written-based subject.


Pathway

This subject is Approved for University and would be ideal for those students wanting to pursue the following career pathways:
Education
Teaching
Nursing
Midwifery
Medicine
Psychology
Human Nutrition
Social Work
Teaching - all levels
Police
Law

Career Pathways

Subject Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for Course Endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 21 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 10026 v7
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of mokopuna/children's holistic development and learning in an early childhood setting
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91466 v2
NZQA Info
Home Economics 3.1 - Investigate a nutritional issue affecting the well-being of New Zealand society
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91467 v2
NZQA Info
Home Economics 3.2 - Implement an action plan to address a nutritional issue affecting the well-being of New Zealand society
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91468 v2
NZQA Info
Home Economics 3.3 - Analyse a food related ethical dilemma for New Zealand society
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 10
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 15

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.