Hagley Community College

12 Child and Family Studies (12CHI)

12CHI

Course Description

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

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements

Genuine interest in children and 10 credits in a Level 1 writing-rich subject

12 Child and Family Studies

The theme of this course is A Child’s World and its Inﬂuences. This course is designed for students who want to learn about children and the issues facing families today. Gain knowledge, skills and attitudes to prepare for further study in early childhood and other related ﬁelds.

Course Components

Learn about the determinants of Health, as they relate to young children
Construct and use play resources and learn the importance of play in child development
Research into Community Support Services
Introduction to Child Development
Self-management skills for learning and household conservation
Acquire skills necessary to start to provide quality interactions essential for a child’s development

Course Overview

Term 1
Learn about the determinants of Health, as they relate to young children

Term 2
Research into Community Support Services
Introduction to Child Development
Construct and use play resources and learn the importance of play in child development

Term 3
Self-management skills for learning and household conservation
Acquire skills necessary to start to provide quality interactions essential for a child’s development

Term 4
Acquire skills necessary to start to provide quality interactions essential for a child’s development
Completion of standards outstanding

Learning Areas:

Social Science

Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 0 credits
Internal - 18 credits