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Foster cognitive development in early childhood

Foster cognitive development in early childhood

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCFC505A
State Code
D2514
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/08/2009
Field of Education
070101 - Teacher Education: Early Childhood
Original Release Date
18/08/2009
Nominal Hours
80
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to foster and enhance cognitive development of children
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assist children to develop thinking and problem solving skills
  • 1.1 Provide varied and appropriately challenging opportunities and resources related to each child's stage of development and interests
  • 1.2 Provide opportunities for children to experience the consequences of their choices, actions and ideas
  • 1.3 Encourage children to explore, understand and solve problems in their environment
  • 1.4 Use a variety of strategies to maintain children's interest in solving problems
  • 1.5 Provide challenging and engaging experiences for each child to develop their attention span and give them time to stay with the activity until they are ready to move on
  • 1.6 Introduce new ideas/activities that may build on existing knowledge, skills and interests
  • 1.7 Use questioning and non-verbal communication to develop children's abilities to observe what is happening around them
  • 1.8 Identify and monitor children's cognitive development and thinking skills
2. Promote opportunities for a wide range of developmentally appropriate experiences in science mathematics technology and the environment
  • 2.1 Present a range of developmentally appropriate experiences in science, maths and technology
  • 2.2 Present a range of experiences to stimulate learning about the environment
  • 2.3 Recognise children's abilities and respond to their interests and learning potential
  • 2.4 Encourage participation in science, maths, technology and environmental learning experiences in a way that is enjoyable
  • 2.5 Present experiences that stimulate children's curiosity and learning
  • 2.6 Provide opportunities for children to further explore their concept development
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3147 CHCFC5C Foster and enhance children's cognitive and language development Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG760 CHCECE017 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D313 CHC50908 Diploma of Children's Services (Early childhood education and care) Qualification