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EDEC1007: Health and Wellbeing in Early Childhood
2025 unit information
This unit of study explores the promotion of infants', toddlers' and preschoolers' health and wellbeing in early childhood education settings. Legislative requirements, multiple theoretical perspectives, current research, and the positioning of early childhood teachers as autonomous and ethical professionals will be used to critically consider issues such as immunisation, childhood obesity, the provision of 'safe' early learning environments, nutrition, child protection and infection control. Consideration will be given to supporting children's health and wellbeing in ways that promote the rights, needs and best interests of young children and their families. Upholding duty of care in the context of 'risk society' and families' diverse values, beliefs and cultural practices will also be critically explored.
Unit details and rules
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Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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EDEC1005 and EDEC1006 and EDGU1006 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate a critical understanding of legal requirements and government policies relevant to the health and well being of young children in early childhood education settings
- LO2. articulate the importance of health, safety, nutrition and wellness in facilitating learning and development in infants, toddlers and young children
- LO3. use current research and socio-cultural, risk society and post structuralist theoretical perspectives to contribute to debates pertaining to children's health and well being in informed ways
- LO4. understand the interplay of personal, familial and societal influences on young children's health and well being, and that what constitutes 'best practice' can be highly contested
- LO5. provide early learning environments that support children's health and well being
- LO6. partner with families to promote the health and well being of young children in ways that uphold their rights, needs and interests.
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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