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Principles and Practices of Caregiving and Education 2
Principles and Practices of Caregiving and Education 2
Module
National Code
State Code
49010
49010
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
090503 - Children’s Services
Nominal Hours
18
Description
To prepare the student for the
professional responsibilities involved
in the role of teachers' aide in a
pre-school or pre-primary setting.
To provide the student with 'hands on'
skills, knowledge and attitudes
necessary for the care, education and
guidance of children of 3-6 years.
To provide students with knowledge of
the structure and functions of a
variety of child care services in
Western Australia.
To provide students with the knowledge
of the principles of programming as a
basis for developing their own
philosophy of child care; and planning
programs for children in care.
professional responsibilities involved
in the role of teachers' aide in a
pre-school or pre-primary setting.
To provide the student with 'hands on'
skills, knowledge and attitudes
necessary for the care, education and
guidance of children of 3-6 years.
To provide students with knowledge of
the structure and functions of a
variety of child care services in
Western Australia.
To provide students with the knowledge
of the principles of programming as a
basis for developing their own
philosophy of child care; and planning
programs for children in care.
General notes
No information
Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 100%
Continuous assessment should remain
flexible.
Suggested projects as follows:
- Maintain a practice file which includes written
observation of children's behaviour, organisational data, eg timetables,
rosters, procedures for snacks etc and self evaluations 30%
- Plan a written programme for a group of children in
pre-school/pre-primary to meet their developmental needs and interests. Plan
for individual needs and capabilities within this program 40%
- Written assignment. Tutorial presentation or test on
principles and practices of care and education for children 3-6
years 30%
Continuous assessment should remain
flexible.
Suggested projects as follows:
- Maintain a practice file which includes written
observation of children's behaviour, organisational data, eg timetables,
rosters, procedures for snacks etc and self evaluations 30%
- Plan a written programme for a group of children in
pre-school/pre-primary to meet their developmental needs and interests. Plan
for individual needs and capabilities within this program 40%
- Written assignment. Tutorial presentation or test on
principles and practices of care and education for children 3-6
years 30%
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
No information
Associated Qual/Courses