13CHI

13 Child and Family Studies (13CHI)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Jenny O'Sullivan, Nadene Brouwer.

13 Child and Family Studies

The Individual Child: In this course you develop an appreciation and respect for young children and learn to recognise that each child is unique.

Course Components

  • Examine influences on children’s eating patterns
  • Study development patterns and milestones
  • Research an ethical dilemma and nutritional issues affecting well-being
  • Make age-appropriate play resources

Course Overview

Term 1
What will I be expected to know and to be able to do by the end of this module. Demonstrate knowledge of mokopuna/children’s holistic development and learning in an early childhood setting. Unit Standard 10026 Version 7 Credit 6
Describe the dimensions and progressions of the development and learning of mokopuna/children from birth to school entry age.
Describe environmental factors that may influence the development and learning of a mokopuna/child in an early childhood setting.
Describe the acquisition and development of language and literacies in children.

Term 2
Analyse a nutritional issue affecting the wellbeing of New Zealand society.
Describe the influences of multinational food co operations on eating patterns.
Examine the history and trends in eating patterns in New Zealand.

Term 3
Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of ethics. Identify ethical situations and own ethical values.
Prepare and cook nutritious meals for a young child.
91468 Analyse a food related ethical dilemma for New Zealand Society

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements

Should have/currently be working towards UE literacy and 10 numeracy credits, IELTS 5.5 is required for ELL students. Adults without literacy qualifications may require an entrance test.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Take Home Component Cost

Pathway

Career in Early Childhood Education
University Qualification

Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 0 credits
Internal - 24 credits

UE Approved

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 24
Internal Assessed Credits: 0
External Assessed Credits: 24
Optional Credits Available: 0
Optional Internal Assessed Credits: 0
Optional External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 10026 v7
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of mokopuna/children's holistic development and learning in an early childhood setting


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29866 v2
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of, apply and reflect on age-related nutrition needs for a child in an early childhood setting


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91466 v2
NZQA Info

Home Economics 3.1 - Investigate a nutritional issue affecting the well-being of New Zealand society


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91468 v2
NZQA Info

Home Economics 3.3 - Analyse a food related ethical dilemma for New Zealand society


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91469 v2
NZQA Info

Home Economics 3.4 - Investigate the influence of multinational food corporations on eating patterns in New Zealand


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 15
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.