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Foster children's language and communication development

Foster children's language and communication development

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCFC506A
State Code
D2515
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
24/07/2012
Field of Education
070101 - Teacher Education: Early Childhood
Original Release Date
24/07/2012
Nominal Hours
80
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to foster and enhance language and communication development of children
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Stimulate the child's use and understanding of language
  • 1.1 Provide developmentally relevant opportunities for children to listen and respond to language
  • 1.2 Link language to all interests, activities, routines, and directions
  • 1.3 Create opportunities for group discussions and exchange of views between children
  • 1.4 Create a language rich environment that incorporates materials that capture the child's attention and stimulate a response
  • 1.5 Speak clearly and frequently to children in language that is appropriate to the age of the child
  • 1.6 Take time to listen and respond to children
  • 1.7 Use open ended questions to encourage children to express their thoughts, feelings and words
  • 1.8 Model and encourage two way communication by questions and careful listening
  • 1.9 Repeat and expand children's words and phrases in a natural style of conversation to model communication skills
2. Support the child's skills in their own (non English) language as relevant
  • 2.1 Identify the family's language and use bilingual practices as relevant whilst supporting the child to maintain their first language both in the childcare and home environments
  • 2.2 Respond with respect to children's language
  • 2.3 Integrate materials in the child's language into experiences
  • 2.4 Encourage parents and family members to maintain their own language and participate in activities with the children
  • 2.5 Encourage parents to inform worker of key words and phrases
  • 2.6 Integrate child's cultural experiences into language development opportunities
  • 2.7 Seek specialised assistance and use wherever required and available
3. Contribute to assessment of language and communication skills and planning of appropriate support strategies
  • 3.1 Identify children with children with special language needs and monitor language development, including the provision of special language programs to meet individual needs
  • 3.2 Contribute to assessment of children's individual language and communication abilities and needs
  • 3.3 Consider English and other languages when assessing language development and use
  • 3.4 Develop a range of strategies for language and communication development for the individual child, including children with additional language development needs
  • 3.6 Discuss assessment with the parents and develop a plan in consultation with them
  • 3.7 Seek specialised assistance where necessary
  • 3.8 Regularly review child's progress and the plan
4. Plan and implement developmentally appropriate language and literature experiences for children
  • 4.1 Select, read and tell developmentally appropriate stories
  • 4.2 Use stories, rhymes and poetry to enhance children's enjoyment of language
  • 4.3 Include language and literature experiences that support acceptance and appreciation of diversity
  • 4.4 Use puppets and other props to stimulate children's enjoyment of language and literature
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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