Caring for Children: Effective Communication for CALD Workers Trainer Guide

Description

Produced with funding from DEEWR – Workplace English Language and Literacy Program.

A DVD resource developed to address the workplace communication needs and cross cultural issues faced by CALD workers in the child care industry.

The accompanying trainer guide presents a range of activities based on the DVD scenarios, and includes topics such as:

• talking to children
• meeting and talking to colleagues
• contributing to a team
• working with diverse cultural practices
• recognising and following workplace instructions
• negotiating effectively
• showing independence and initiative
• reading child care documents

A CD is included for trainees and workers needing extra listening and pronunciation practice.

Caring for Children is aligned to the following unit of competency from the Community Services Training Package:
CHCORG303C Participate in the work environment

Suitable for trainees preparing for practical placement and for child care workers who speak English as a second language.

CD/DVD not included.