Stage 2 Child Studies
Length of Course
Full Year
Level
Year 12
Learning Area
Home Ec and Child Studies
Core or Specialist
Specialist
Pre-requisites
Year 11 Child Studies
Subject Description
Stage 2 Child Studies caters for a wide range of practical skills, learning styles and learning abilities. Students will develop skills and knowledge on contemporary childhood issues and Child Development.
The course is engaging through the inclusion of both individual, and group tasks. Students will develop their practical skills by designing activities for children, creating toys and books that assist with a child’s development and learning.
Content
- Creative Learning
- Healthy Lunchbox
- Children’s Literature
- Gross Motor Development
- Children’s Toy
- Investigation – External Task
Assessment
Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:
- School-Based Assessment:
Practical Activities (research/practical/ evaluation & action plan/ practical/ evaluation - 50%) Group Activity - 20% - External Assessment - Investigation 30%
Additional Costs
Students will be required to bring food or fabrics for practicals.
Students are required to purchase a Child Studies Essential Workbook (approx. $32)
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Year 12 - Stage 2 Child Studies