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Gather, interpret and use information about children

Gather, interpret and use information about children

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPR509A
State Code
D2673
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/08/2009
Field of Education
090503 - Children’s Services
Original Release Date
18/08/2009
Nominal Hours
70
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to collect high quality information on children to assist in program planning
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Gather and document detailed information about the child
  • 1.1 Gather information and observations according to a child's emerging skills
  • 1.2 Gather detailed information about children and document using a variety of appropriate methods
  • 1.3 Ensure information and observations collected are valid, representative, significant and relevant
  • 1.4 Make series of observations to address all aspects of development over a period of time and in a variety of situations
  • 1.5 Consult colleagues, families and others in a sensitive manner
2. Monitor children's developmental progress and develop understanding of individual children
  • 2.1 Use observations and information to assess and monitor child's play preferences, social interactions, communication and language, thinking styles, physical abilities and emotional status
  • 2.2 Interpret information and observations to identify individual emerging skills, capabilities, potential, interests, preferences of child to guide program strategies to foster development
  • 2.3 Monitor and interpret behaviour that is out of character for an individual child and respond appropriately
  • 2.4 Demonstrate understanding and application of inclusive principles in interpreting observations
3. Use information from observations with others
  • 3.1 Demonstrate quality observation practices to other workers
  • 3.2 Provide information to others to inform program planning, support children's play and evaluate programs
  • 3.3 Use records of observations to provide feedback to children about their skills and competence and promote remembering
  • 3.4 Make time available to share information with parents
  • 3.5 Follow up any concerns regarding child's development with appropriate persons/services
4. Use information to plan the program
  • 4.1 Use information to consider all aspects of child's development and cater appropriately within the program
  • 4.2 Use the information to plan opportunities and experiences to foster development of the child
5. Design observation systems with others
  • 5.1 Develop systematic ways of observing children to ensure all children are included
  • 5.2 Develop systematic ways of observing children to ensure that all interpretations of behaviour can be clearly linked to evidence
  • 5.3 Clearly link observation systems developed to program planning and evaluation processes
  • 5.4 Implement processes to ensure appropriate access by others to observation information
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3241 CHCPR9C Document, interpret and use information about children Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG766 CHCECE023 Analyse information to inform learning Unit of competency