Stage 1 Child Development
Stage 1 Child Development (S1)
In Stage 1 Child Development, students explore child development for ages 2-4 through individual, collaborative, and practical learning. They create Montessori-inspired educational toys and adapt family meals for to meet the nutritional needs of children. Students work in groups to promote safety through activity-based games and complete an investigation on a contemporary child development issue.
Subject Type: Elective
Length: One Semester
SACE Credits: 10 credits
Prerequisites: Open subject
Contact Person: tenelle.simons@stcolumba.sa.edu.au
Further Reading: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/child-studies
Topic Overview
- Montessori Learning- Toy
- Adapting a Family Meal
- Safety (road, water or in the home/electrical)
- Individual Investigation
Assessment Overview
Practical Activity (50%)
- Montessori Learning- Toy
- Adapting a Family Meal
Group Activity (25%)
- Safety (road, water or in the home/electrical)
Investigation (25%)
- Individual Investigation
Stage 1 Child Development (S2)
In Stage 1 Child Studies, students explore child development for ages 2-4 through individual, collaborative, and practical learning. They design nutritious childcare food and birthday party activities, create group activities focusing on nature or sensory play, and explore the benefits of physical education and learning through play. Students also investigate contemporary child development issues.
Subject Type: Elective
Length: One Semester
SACE Credits: 10 credits
Prerequisites: Open subject
Contact Person: tenelle.simons@stcolumba.sa.edu.au
Further Reading: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/child-studies
Topic Overview
- Childcare Suitable Food
- Child’s Birthday Party
- Sensory Play
- Individual Investigation
Assessment Overview
Practical Activity (50%)
- Childcare Suitable Food
- Child’s Birthday Party
Group Activity (25%)
- Sensory Play
Investigation (25%)
- Individual Investigation