Health and Well-being in Early Childhood

• • 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

Admission to Master of Teaching (Birth to Five Years) 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 Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.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%)