• Semester 1 (External)

Synopsis

This  unit  provides  an  introduction to  the  many  early  childhood
services available to children birth-8 years, with a specific focus on
child  care. It will provide a brief overview of the history of  early
education in Australia, and review the more recent developments in the
child  care  field.  The  major focus will be in  the  development  of
programs  and  environments for young children  with  an  emphasis  on
children birth to 3 years.