Length: Full Year
Recommended background: Successful completion of Stage 1 Child Studies
Content:
Child Studies focuses on children and their development from conception to eight years. Students have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of young children through individual, collaborative, and practical learning.
They explore concepts such as the development, needs and rights of children, the value of play, concepts of childhood and families, and the roles of parents and care-givers. They also consider the importance of behaviour management, child nutrition, and the health and well-being of children.
Students explore and critically evaluate the role of government legislation and social structures, and how these influence the growth and development, well-being and protection of children. They understand and apply occupational health and safety requirements for working with children.
Students investigate contemporary issues that are relevant to children and their development. They may consider broad themes such as those related to children who are migrants or refugees, displacement, health issues for children in Indigenous communities, access to education, the exploitation of children, literacy and numeracy, disability and equity, child protection, gender stereotyping in play, clothing, textiles, and merchandising, and children’s television.
Students have opportunities to build their understanding of the range of attitudes, values, and beliefs of people in the wider community in relation to children and child-rearing practices.
Assessment:
Student performance will be determined according to the subject’s Performance Standards as described in the Subject Outline. Grades A+ to E- will be used for reporting purposes.