Skip to Main Content

PDHPE - Year 11 - Exploring Early Childhood: Home

A selection of resources to support Year 11 students studying Exploring Early Childhood

cover

Key

Resource Key

When accessing content use the numbers below to guide you:

brief, basic information laid out in an easy-to-read format. May use informal language. (Includes most news articles)

provides additional background information and further reading. Introduces some subject-specific language.

lengthy, detailed information. Frequently uses technical/subject-specific language. (Includes most analytical articles)

Reference

Library Helpdesk +
APA Reference Guide

Part 1

Part 1 Topics

Core A - Pregnancy and Childbirth

(Select ONE of these topics)

  • social and cultural aspects of pregnancy and birth
  • effects on families of stillbirth, miscarriage, SIDS and associated grief
  • unwanted and / or unplanned pregnancy
  • postnatal recovery
  • transmission of AIDS through pregnancy
  • postnatal depression
  • circumcision - cultural, social, health, historical issues
  • teenage pregnancies
  • the trend to later motherhood
  • adoption options
  • naming ceremonies
  • childlessness as a choice
  • single child families
  • same sex couples - pregnancy, parenting
  • government support for new-born babies
  • gene technology

Part 2

Part 2 Topics

Core B - Child Growth and Development

(Select ONE of these topics)

  • trends in childrearing practices
  • cultural differences in childrearing practices
  • gender issues in childrearing
  • the childcare debate
  • baby massage and the need for touch
  • bullying issues
  • influence of media programs
  • early childhood enrichment programs (hothousing or fast-tracking)
  • current research in child development including brain research