STUDENT GUIDE WEEK 4-5-CHCECE042-CHC50121-CYCLE C-RTO WORKS-V2.0 2021.pdf

Student Guide CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development, and wellbeing CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Australian Learning Group Pty Ltd RTO 91165, CRICOS 03071E ACN 112 741 723

RTO 91165 CRICOS 03071E ACN 112 741 723 STUDENT GUIDE WEEK 4-5-CHCECE042-CHC50121-CYCLE C-RTO WORKS-V2.0 2021 Page 2 First published 2022 Version 1.0 RTO Works www.rtoworks.com.au hello@rtoworks.com.au © 2022 RTO Works This resource is copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of private study, research, criticism or review as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced by any process without written permission as expressed in the RTO Works License Agreement. The information contained in this resource is, to the best of the project team’s and publisher’s knowledge true and correct. Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy, but the project team and publisher do not accept responsibility for any loss, injury or damage arising from such information. While every effort has been made to achieve strict accuracy in this resource, the publisher would welcome notification of any errors and any suggestions for improvement. Readers are invited to write to us at hello@rtoworks.com.au . Community Services Works is a subdivision of RTO Works. It is a suite of training and assessment resources developed for the Community Services Industry.

RTO 91165 CRICOS 03071E ACN 112 741 723 STUDENT GUIDE WEEK 4-5-CHCECE042-CHC50121-CYCLE C-RTO WORKS-V2.0 2021 Page 3 Content Overview Error! Bookmark not defined. Topic 1: Extend knowledge of early childhood development and learning 5 Topic 2: Plan and provide opportunities for children’s development 23 Topic 3: Foster holistic and collaborative practise 36 Topic 4: Evaluate work practise 43

RTO 91165 CRICOS 03071E ACN 112 741 723 STUDENT GUIDE WEEK 4-5-CHCECE042-CHC50121-CYCLE C-RTO WORKS-V2.0 2021 Page 4 Overview The Student Guide should be used in conjunction with the recommended reading and any further course notes or activities given by the trainer/assessor. Application of the unit This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to foster and enhance the holistic learning, development, and wellbeing of children from birth to 6 years of age. It includes the ability to use detailed knowledge of different developmental domains and developmental theory and how developmental domains link to support holistic development. This unit applies to educators who both develop and implement curriculum in the context of an approved learning framework in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Work is undertaken independently, according to the philosophy of the service. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards, and industry codes of practice. Learning goals Learning goals include: • You are able to extend knowledge of early childhood development and learning. • You are able to support children’s sense of belonging. • You are able to plan and provide opportunities for children’s development. • You are able to foster holistic collaborative practise. • You are able to evaluate work practises. Language use: ‘Educator’ Throughout this unit, the term Educator has been used to refer to those who are working with young children. Whether this be in long day care, family day care, outside school hours care or other early educational settings, the ‘Educators’ are those working alongside and with children to care for and teach them.

RTO 91165 CRICOS 03071E ACN 112 741 723 STUDENT GUIDE WEEK 4-5-CHCECE042-CHC50121-CYCLE C-RTO WORKS-V2.0 2021 Page 5 Topic 1: Extend knowledge of early childhood development and learning Early childhood learning and development Early Childhood Education and Care is defined by UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) as: “the holistic development of a child’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs in order to build a solid and broad foundation for lifelong learning and wellbeing”. A solid and broad understanding of children’s development and age -appropriate milestones across each domain can benefit early years educators in several positive ways. However, all areas of a child’s development are interlinked and co -relate. Viewing child ren’s growth and learning ‘holistically’ is an important quality for educators and professionals. These adults intentionally play a role in guiding children’s experiences and need to be intentional about what they understand about early childhood development and learning and what experiences and opportunities they provide by considering the ‘whole child’ and all developmental domains. Activity: Think about Reflect honestly on how much you know about each domain of development for each age group from birth to 6 years old. Do you feel your knowledge is sufficient or lacking? Activity: Read Read this article to gain an understanding about the benefits for educators in understanding child learning and development. Article: Why learn about child development? What are the benefits of knowing about child development and learning?

RTO 91165 CRICOS 03071E ACN 112 741 723 STUDENT GUIDE WEEK 4-5-CHCECE042-CHC50121-CYCLE C-RTO WORKS-V2.0 2021 Page 6 Child development theory and research It is important to understand some of the basic child development theory and research so that you can apply this to foster a holistic learning and development experience for the children that you educate. There are four key areas of child development: Physical fine motor, gross motor, muscles and senses Cognitive the ability to learn and problem solve, understanding and using language, reading and communicating Social interaction and relating with others Emotional self-awareness, expression of feelings, self-care Children develop in a predictable order however, each child develops at their own rate and there are factors that influence child development (such as family and community). The different areas of child development are interrelated and have an influence on each other. Each have a strong link making up the knowledge, skills and experiences appropriate for areas of development. The following activity provides a great explanation on the interrelationships between the areas of development. Activity: Read Review the development milestones relating to children between birth and six years of age. Document: Developmental Milestones Read the following article on child development. Article: The first five years Review the article on growth and development. Article: Growth and development Activity: Research Using the following chart, create a table that compares the development of a child of 12 months and a child of 5-6 years in two areas of each category. Chart: Health and development birth to 6 years

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