The Early Childhood Educator for Diploma: Third Edition Revised

Part of the series The Early Childhood Educator.

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Continuing alignment with CHC50121 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, this edition has been revised and updated to incorporate the latest changes in key aspects of the National Quality Framework, namely:

• Belonging, Being & Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (EYLF), V2.0, 2022
• My Time, Our Place: Framework for School Age Care in Australia (MTOP), V2.0, 2022
• Guide to the National Quality Framework (NQF) (February 2024)
• Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011 SI 653) (current version 10 May 2024)

The revised 3rd edition provide deeper insights and practical strategies that reflect the latest research and best practices in early childhood education.

Bringing years of experience and knowledge to her work, Lorraine Walker has included everything your students need to succeed, from foundational theories to practical applications, written in an engaging style, and applying real-world settings.

Key Features

• Chapter length aligns to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) volume of learning indicators
• Links to approved frameworks and the NQS throughout the text
• Access to Connect digital resources provided for all customers, making this resource perfect for use in blended or completely online learning programs

Contents

Part 1 DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAMMING
1 CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
2 CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children
3 CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning
4 CHCECE048 Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum

Part 2: HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLBEING
5 CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
6 CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
7 CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Part 3: INCLUSION AND FAMILIES
8 CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
9 CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
10 CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children's families

Part 4: MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
11 CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care service
12 CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
13 CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
14 CHCMGT003 Lead the work team
15 BSBWK502 Manage team effectiveness