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Subject details
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Know and understand current health policies and regulations in early childhood services
- Use relevant skills in accessing, evaluating and using information gained from diverse sources in competent practical ways
- Promote positive health practices for young children in the family and in early childhood services
- Evaluate early childhood programs in the context of preventative health and child well-being and optimise environments for young children
- Demonstrate awareness of current medical and scientific research affecting children and families
- Analyse factors involved in various controversies and debates
- Examine diversity of opinion and reasons underlying this diversity.
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- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
Equivalent subjects
You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
- MAQ-ECEX601 (Not currently available)
- MAQ-ECHX601-Health and Well-being in Early Childhood (No longer available)
Others
NCCW (pre-2020 units) ECED601, ECEX601, ECED818 NCCW (pre-2020 units) ECED601, ECEX601, ECED818 NCCW (2020 and onwards) ECHE6010 Health and Well-being in Early Childhood
Additional requirements
- Other requirements -
Access to a digital camera, or mobile phone or tablet with camera capability. Basic computer tools such as Microsoft Word and Powerpoint.
Note:
Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA units offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.
This subject was previously known as ECHX601 Health and Well-being in Early Childhood.
This subject aims to cover many of the health issues that face children and families in both early childhood settings and at home. Early childhood professionals have an added duty of care that necessitates a comprehensive knowledge of likely and unlikely medical events in children's lives. It is also essential that these professionals are familiar with Australian regulations designed to protect children and ensure their optimal wellbeing. With technology and medical knowledge increasing at an exponential rate, it is important to develop a critical awareness of controversies and differences of opinion concerning practices. An awareness of others' beliefs and levels of understanding is necessary. Debate is encouraged regarding health and medical choices and practices.
- Practice-based task (50%)
- Major Essay (2000 words) (50%)
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