HEALTH, NUTRITION AND WELLBEING FOR CHILDREN
EDU2HNW
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students investigate the health and wellbeing dimensions of Early Childhood care, particularly in terms of the responsibilities of an Early Childhood educator. The Convention on the Rights of the Child is drawn upon to address the notion that every child, regardless of gender, ethnicity, language, religion, socioeconomic status or abilities, has basic rights and is entitled to reach their potential.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Leanne Grogan
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: EDU1CW and Must be enrolled in course EBECE Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, or requires Coordinator's approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Safety, Nutrition and Health in Early Education, 4th Edition | Recommended | Robertson, C. (2010) | ALBANY: DELMAR CENGAGE LEARNING |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Regard all young children capable of learning and demonstrate a commitment to provide a healthy and stimulating learning environment for every child
- Activities:
- Face to face and online activities
02. Identify the key components of a safe environment for children of all ages, including audits of environments, evacuation procedures and a supervision plan
- Activities:
- Face to face and online activities
03. Recognise key factors contributing to a child's wellbeing, including communication and cooperation with colleagues and families to promote positive interactions
- Activities:
- Face to face and online activities
04. Demonstrate knowledge of key understandings of childhood nutrition and illness, including disease symptoms, exclusion periods and effective infection control
- Activities:
- Face to face and online activities
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Leanne Grogan
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Ten 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2 hour workshop and 1 hour of online learning"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mapping Health & Safety Dimensions (equivalent to 1600 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Online tasks (equivalent to 800 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Research Project (1600 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |