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7–10Child Studies 7–10 Syllabus

Record of changes
Implementation from 2028
Expand for detailed implementation advice

Content

Stage 5

Play and learning (core)
Children at play
  • Compare the terms ‘play’, ‘learning’ and ‘education’

  • Compare types of play, including solitary, parallel, cooperative, social and risky play

  • Describe the terms ‘child-led play’ and ‘adult-led play’

  • Describe how children learn and develop through play

  • Investigate how play promotes a child’s wellbeing

  • Propose strategies to enhance inclusion for all children in play

  • Describe the value of learning through play in a variety of indoor, outdoor and natural settings

  • Analyse the benefits of providing opportunities for supervised risky play

  • Outline how Cultural play activities contribute to Cultural identity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and how they can learn on-Country

  • Analyse how play activities contribute to development and cultural identity for children from a diverse range of backgrounds

Educating children
  • Outline different types of formal education for children

  • Evaluate community resources and services that provide informal educational experiences

  • Identify cultural learning opportunities to enhance education

  • Describe the role of diverse cultural experiences in a child’s education

  • Analyse how formal education, including through road safety programs, water safety programs and other educational programs, supports the safety of children

  • Outline equity issues in education and propose strategies that address them

Schools and educational settings
  • Identify legislation for children, staff and institutions in educational settings

  • Explain the role of legislation in protecting students in educational settings

  • Discuss social issues for children in formal education

  • Explain the important role schools play in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children

  • Explore the importance of Cultural Practices of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Knowledges in educational settings

  • Discuss the diverse range of learning needs

  • Investigate strategies to create inclusive learning environments

  • Examine ways schools and other services provide support for children with diverse learning needs

Thinking, researching and communicating
  • Evaluate the accessibility and reliability of information and services that support childhood education and learning

  • Research the importance of play and learning in providing children with a strong foundation for development

  • Create written texts to explain the role of play and learning in childhood development

  • Use subject-specific terminology to communicate concepts of childhood play and learning

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