This is an inovation and joint project between Acacia, Yarranet
and Swinburne University TAFE Division
Department of Family
& Community Studies. The project aims to utilise advancing technology to support an academic training delivery in language other than English (LOTE).
The project will deliver the Certificate in Child Care (Home-Based) course via Acacia web site. In the English speaking world, institutions have tried to deliver their courses on the world wide web by using the international language (English) but this course is the first and the only one using LOTE (specifically Vietnamese).
Through the information super highway, the project aim is not only to provide a formal training opportunity for the Vietnamese family day care workers (people providing child care in their homes) but also to achieve the followings:
The Certificate in Child Care (Home-Based) course is an accredited TAFE course involving about 200 hours of study in seven modules. The course is offered in Melbourne schools, based on materials developed by Department of Family and Community Studies, Swinburne University.
There is also a forum for parents and child care workers to discuss
issues concerning children. You may visit our forum page where experienced
early childhood teacher will be available to discuss anything that concerns
you.
If you would like more information about the Certificate in Child Care
(Home-Based), please fill in our Expression of Interest form. Case Study: Family Day Care Course in Vietnamese, the report From Chalkface to Interface: Developing Online Learning.
increase the way the existing course and materials can be delivered and can be used.
explore the delivery training and information on the world wide web in LOTE
contribute to the maintenance of Vietnamese identity by making relevant Vietnamese language material available on the internet.
provide information to Vietnamese in Australia on parenting and child care.
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