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
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.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of mokopuna/children's holistic development and learning in an early childhood setting
NZQA Info
Home Economics 3.1 - Investigate a nutritional issue affecting the well-being of New Zealand society
NZQA Info
Home Economics 3.2 - Implement an action plan to address a nutritional issue affecting the well-being of New Zealand society
NZQA Info
Home Economics 3.3 - Analyse a food related ethical dilemma for New Zealand society
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.
Pathway Tags
Psychologist, Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Nanny/Child Carer, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Pathologist, Clinical Physiologist, Physician, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Ophthalmologist, Oral Health Therapist, Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Anaesthetic Technician, Midwife, Community Karitāne, Dietitian, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker,