Relationships with children are central to their learning and development. If you’re an educator, carer or parent – or anyone working with children – this course shows you how to build positive and respectful relationships.
Develop Positive and Respectful Relationships with Children is an online professional development course that explores relationship-building strategies.
In this building relationships with children course, you will explore how to engage children in sustained conversation, create relaxing routines, model positive interactions and empower children through play.
You’ll also learn how to help children recognise and label emotions, model self-regulation and support children’s agency. You’ll also discover pedagogical practices and behaviour, resilience and strength-based approaches, and the National Quality Framework and National Quality Standards.
On completion of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how to build positive and respectful relationships with children.
Course Structure
Unit - Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
- Respond sensitively and respectfully to children
- Communication and relationships
- Positive and respectful relationships
- Communication with children
- Families and community
- Active listening
- Questioning and verbal communication
- Engaging children in sustained conversation
- Communication during practical tasks
- Creating a relaxed and unhurried routine
- Use children’s cues to guide the level of involvement
- Participation and supervision of children and babies
- Dangerous behaviour
- Model positive interactions with others
- Praising good behaviour
- Empowering children
- Free play
- Spaces, resources and routines
- Honour children, families and communities
- Show an understanding and respect for children
- Comfort children who cry or show signs of stress
- Positive responses to children
- Helping children recognise and label their emotions
- Model; self-regulation and provide reassurance to children
- Support children’s agency
- Social and environmental factors that impact behaviour
- Stages of development
- Milestones in emotional and language development
- Temperament and personality
- Pedagogical practices and behaviours
- Develop a holistic understanding of the child’s behaviour
- Opportunities for support
- Interactions and behaviour patterns of children in groups
- Gendered behaviour influences on group dynamics
- Positive relationship-building between children
- Self-regulation, self esteem and well-being
- Resilience and strengths-based approach
- Guide to children’s behaviour (Age groups)
- Communicate behavioural expectations
- Involve children in developmental appropriate ways
- Provide instructions and guidance in a supportive manner
- Positive, clear language and repetition
- Positive words, body language and tone of voice
- Redirect behaviour and defuse situations of conflict and stress
- Children who need additional support
- Review your experiences and relationships
- Enhancing your own skills
- Reflective practice and improvement opportunities
- National Quality Framework and National Quality Standard (NQS)
Study Hours
Estimated duration 15 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
I had a great learning experience. It was very easy going.
Heena | Point Cook, VIC | Develop Positive and Respectful Relationships with Children
Fuss-free, insightful, informative
Sujith | Point Cook, VIC | Develop Positive and Respectful Relationships with Children
It was a pleasant experience where I got to relearn my skills in the childcare industry.
Emily | Campbelltown, NSW | Develop Positive and Respectful Relationships with Children
I found it easy to study the course I was enrolled in as I was able to work at my own pace, as well as having access to a tutor when needed.
Glenda | Traralgon, VIC | Develop Positive and Respectful Relationships with Children
About Us
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
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Enrolling Multiple Staff?
To enrol multiple staff, please complete the Employer Enrolment Form. We’ll be in touch within 60 minutes during business hours!
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and EFT/Direct Deposit. Please allow 1-2 Business days for processing for EFT and BPAY.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development for:
- Childcare Workers
- Parents
- Child Carer’s
- Educator’s
- Early Childhood Educators
- Babysitter’s
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