LEVEL: Year 11
SACE Credits: 10 credits
LENGTH: 1 Semester
Recommended background: Year 10 Childhood Development preferred but not essential.
Content:
Stage 1 Childhood Development examines the period of childhood from conception to eight years old and issues related to the growth, health, and wellbeing of children.
Students will examine diverse attitudes, values and beliefs about childhood and the care of children, the nature of families and the changing roles of children in a consumer society. This semester students will focus on the following topics:
- Healthy eating / food allergies / packaging of early childhood food
- Children’s developmental progress and growth
- The nature of childhood and the socialisation and development of children
- Children’s rights and safety
Student’s understanding and application of concepts is assessed through the planning and presentation of typical healthy food, student developed learning activities, supported by product evaluation. Collaborative group planning tasks are also undertaken along with research, action plans and food practical assessments. subject
Assessment:
Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s Performance Standards as outlined by the SACE Board. Grades A to E will be used for reporting purposes.
Tasks may Include:
- Research Tasks
- Action Plans
- Evaluations
- Group Tasks
- Investigation
- Practical Activities