Focus on Children 1

I will learn:

• How to care for children
• How to interact confidently and appropriately with children
• How children develop and learn
• About how children, parents and others work together in the child care environment
• Safe and appropriate environments for children; benefits of play; guiding children’s behaviour.

In typical lessons I might:

• Take part in practical experiences and observations in childcare environments
• Participate in activities and discussions about the stages of growth for children
• Interact with children
• Observe and respond to children’s basic needs
• Complete some assignments and practical tasks.

This course would suit someone who:

• Is interested in working with children
  
• Is interested in developing the basic knowledge and skills required to work with children and others in a range of child care environments, including the home
  
• Enjoys a range practical tasks
  
• Appreciates that the care of children is valuable and rewarding.