edu2hnw health nutrition for children
HEALTH, NUTRITION AND WELLBEING FOR CHILDREN
EDU2HNW
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students investigate the health and wellbeing dimensions of Early Childhood care, particularly in terms of the responsibilities of an Early Childhood educator. The Convention on the Rights of the Child is drawn upon to address the notion that every child, regardless of gender, ethnicity, language, religion, socioeconomic status or abilities, has basic rights and is entitled to reach their potential.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLeanne Grogan
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites EDU1CW and Must be enrolled in course EBECE Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, or requires Coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Safety, Nutrition and Health in Early Education, 4th Edition | Recommended | Robertson, C. (2010) | ALBANY: DELMAR CENGAGE LEARNING |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Regard all young children capable of learning and demonstrate a commitment to provide a healthy and stimulating learning environment for every child
- Activities:
- Face to face and online activities
02. Identify the key components of a safe environment for children of all ages, including audits of environments, evacuation procedures and a supervision plan
- Activities:
- Face to face and online activities
03. Recognise key factors contributing to a child's wellbeing, including communication and cooperation with colleagues and families to promote positive interactions
- Activities:
- Face to face and online activities
04. Demonstrate knowledge of key understandings of childhood nutrition and illness, including disease symptoms, exclusion periods and effective infection control
- Activities:
- Face to face and online activities
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeanne Grogan
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2 hour workshop and 1 hour of online learning"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mapping Health & Safety Dimensions (equivalent to 1600 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Online tasks (equivalent to 800 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Research Project (1600 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |