Child Development
Historical Perspectives on Child Development42Principles of Child Development47Developmental Domains44Piaget s Theory of Cognitive Development46Vygotsky s Sociocultural Theory46Contemporary Perspectives on Cognitive Development44Erikson s Theory of Psychosocial Development32Attachment Theory45Socialization and Moral Development47Prenatal Development and Birth40Physical Growth and Motor Development46Health and Nutrition45Creating a Supportive Learning Environment44Working with Families and Communities42Ethical and Legal Considerations45
Health and Safety in Early Childhood
1.1 Definition and Importance of Health and Safety481.2 Principles of Health and Safety471.3 Roles and Responsibilities492.1 Indoor Environment432.2 Outdoor Environment462.3 Emergency Preparedness473.1 Common Childhood Illnesses453.2 First Aid and Emergency Care443.3 Child Protection and Abuse474.1 Nutrition and Healthy Eating444.2 Physical Activity and Exercise414.3 Emotional and Social Well-being43
Guiding Children's Behaviour
Theories of Child Development45Factors Influencing Children s Behaviour41Observing and Recording Children s Behaviour46Positive Behaviour Support Strategies40Managing Challenging Behaviour46Collaborating with Families and Other Professionals46Assessing Children s Behaviour45Evaluating the Effectiveness of Behaviour Interventions47
Play and Learning in Early Childhood
Definition of Play41Types of Play47Benefits of Play40Creating Safe and Stimulating Play Spaces43Indoor and Outdoor Play Areas44Resources for Play47Principles of Play-Based Learning49Planning for Play-Based Learning41Assessment in Play-Based Learning48Play for Children with Diverse Abilities45Play in Culturally Diverse Settings48Technology and Play42
Nutrition for Children
The Importance of Nutrition for Children45Nutritional Guidelines for Children41Common Nutritional Deficiencies in Children41Carbohydrates41Proteins46Fats47Vitamins and Minerals47Breastfeeding and Bottle-Feeding45Introducing Solid Foods47Nutrition in Childcare and Preschool43Nutrition for School-Aged Children43Food Allergies and Intolerances41Vegetarian and Vegan Diets45Nutrition for Children with Disabilities41
Communication and Language Development in Children
Theories of Language Development49Stages of Language Development45Factors Influencing Language Development40Types of Communication44Communication Skills47Communication Challenges45Emergent Literacy45Literacy Skills48Promoting Literacy Development47Assessment Methods43Interpreting Assessment Results46Using Assessment to Inform Practice45
Creating a Positive Learning Environment
Principles of child development46Developmental milestones and individual differences42Creating a supportive learning environment46Principles of curriculum development44Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities42Assessment and evaluation of children s learning46The importance of family engagement40Working with the community46Ethical and legal responsibilities43The importance of professional development47Reflective practice44Current trends and issues in early childhood education41
Assessment and Planning in Early Childhood
Purpose and Types of Assessment47Ethical and Legal Considerations43Principles of Effective Assessment44Developing Assessment Plans47Selecting and Using Assessment Tools46Involving Families and Children in Assessment48Observational Techniques46Documenting Observations46Using Observations to Inform Planning43Developmental Milestones and Assessment44Assessing Learning Outcomes46Using Assessment to Support Individual Learning46Communicating with Families44Reporting to Other Professionals46Using Assessment Data for Program Evaluation41
Working in Partnership with Families
Importance of Family Partnerships47Communication and Engagement Strategies45Building Trust and Respect41Collaboration and Shared Decision-Making41Confidentiality and Privacy46Cultural Diversity and Family Structures48Families with Additional Needs44Vulnerable Families40Working with Families from Non-English Speaking Backgrounds44Supporting Children s Learning and Development47Transitioning Children Between Settings47Advocating for Families46Professionalism and Boundaries44
Legal and Ethical Considerations in Early Childhood
National Law and Regulations46State and Territory Laws and Regulations45Duty of Care and Negligence40Principles of Ethical Practice44Ethical Dilemmas and Decision-Making42Professional Boundaries and Relationships43Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect43Mandatory Reporting Laws and Procedures40Working with Families and Other Professionals45Principles of Privacy and Confidentiality43Privacy and Confidentiality in Practice49Exceptions to Confidentiality44
Reflective Practice in Early Childhood
What is reflective practice?46Benefits of reflective practice46Models of reflective practice42Planning for reflective practice41Documenting reflections42Using reflections to inform practice40Ethical guidelines for reflective practice48Professional responsibilities in reflective practice44Cultural sensitivity in reflective practice47Peer support and collaboration in reflective practice43Reflective supervision48Reflective practice in team settings47
Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood
Defining Culture and Cultural Diversity44The Impact of Culture on Early Childhood Development44Cultural Identity and Self-Esteem40Creating Culturally Inclusive Environments44Working with Families from Diverse Cultural Backgrounds47Cultural Considerations in Curriculum and Pedagogy45Principles of Anti-Bias Education42Promoting Cultural Responsiveness45Challenging Bias and Stereotypes46Case Studies of Culturally Inclusive Practices46Developing a Cultural Diversity Action Plan42Reflection and Evaluation41