For each child, early moments matter most concerning their health, food habits, and personality development. In fact, learning begins from the day we are born and continues at all stages of our lives. Do you know? Millions of neural connections in the brain, which are the basis for all thought, communication, and learning are established most rapidly in early childhood, especially in the first three years.
Children grow, develop, and learn quite rapidly during their early years (0-5 years) than at any other time in life. Hence, they need to be showered with love, affection, attention, encouragement, mental stimulation, and nurturing to develop trust and security that turns into confidence as they grow.
Children’s relationships, experiences, good health, and well-being during these initial or formative years immensely impact their growth, development, and future potential. Therefore, early childhood educators must understand the importance of childhood development and learn how to support children and families during this significant stage of their life.
‘Early years’ lay a bedrock for lifelong progress, and people who provide care and education to children bear a big responsibility for their health, development, and learning. Each stage of development is interlinked and affects a child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and communication skills. For this, educators must be well-versed in the fundamentals of childhood development and ways of caring for children. This will help them understand and teach young children, and to provide the support they and their families need and deserve.
But how can you do this? Studying for CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care from Advanced Education and Training, (AET) can help you gain a rooted understanding of early childhood development.
What you’ll learn:
Learning and development are dynamic processes that reflect the intricate interplay between a child’s biological characteristics and the environment, each influencing the other as well as future patterns of growth.
Each aspect of childhood development—physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and linguistic development, along with all approaches to learning are crucial.
Play continues to be an elementary medium of teaching and learning in the early school years even today. Children learn through exploration, experimentation, and conversations during purposeful play environments created by educators. Play-based activities encourage joyful learning that fosters symbolic and imaginative thinking, peer relationships, language, physical development, and problem-solving skills in children.
Dissimilarities due to cultural backgrounds, experiences, and individual differences must also be carefully considered. Children have their unique identities and learn at their own pace. Educators must recognise this and offer equal opportunities to promote their holistic development and learning. All of these invariably impact a child’s sense of belonging and acceptance.
The young mind is like a sponge constantly soaking information to learn through their relationships, interactions with their environment, and overall experiences. Henceforth, it’s essential for children to get the right guidance and support while learning from the very beginning.
Technology and interactive media are valuable tools for supporting children’s development and learning.
Study at AET
Gain specific skills and knowledge, and learn the fundamentals of childhood development and caring for children to be qualified to work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia.
AET’s CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is the industry-minimum requirement to embark into the childcare industry in Australia. Get mentored by our experienced trainers and learn to support the emotional, social, physical, cognitive, and psychological needs and development of young children in their early years of life.
Master the skills to provide quality education and incorporate play-based activities to promote, encourage, and maximise children’s overall development, learning, and well-being. You’ll also learn how to care for children and nurture their growth in safe and supportive environments.
Graduate job-ready at AET with a plethora of entry-level roles to be able to work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools, or kindergartens in collaboration with professional educators to support children’s holistic development. Successfully completing the 17 units of competency of CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care makes you qualified as an Early Childhood Educator, Playgroup Supervisor, Family Day Care Provider, and Nanny.
What does a childcare worker do?
- Assists in the preparation of materials and equipment for children’s education and recreational activities.
- Manages children’s behaviour and guides children’s social development.
- Prepares and conducts activities for children.
- Entertains children by reading and playing games.
- Supervises children in recreational activities.
- Supervises the daily routine and hygiene of children.
In Australia, 96,300* Early childhood professionals are employed as childcare workers with 97% as females. They mostly work in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry (94.6%).
Final Words
Changes are sweeping across the early childhood landscape, transforming our profession before our eyes thereby creating exciting and endless possibilities for childcare professionals.
Enrol in AET’s CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care which is curated to keep you in sync with the current trends and on the cutting edge of early childhood teaching practices. Long the fundamentals of childhood development with us and plant the seeds for the next generation to bloom into good human beings.
Source: *joboutlook.gov.au