EDUC2001 Lecture 13 Exam Revision PDF

16/09/24 EDUC2001 Lecture 13 Exam Revsion Exam Overview 30% of your total grade 4 extended answer questions (2 pages approx. each) Themes are: Planning processes and considerations in Early Childhood Theoretical/philosophical approaches to curriculum Child led pedagogies and associated...

16/09/24 EDUC2001 Lecture 13 Exam Revsion Exam Overview 30% of your total grade 4 extended answer questions (2 pages approx. each) Themes are: Planning processes and considerations in Early Childhood Theoretical/philosophical approaches to curriculum Child led pedagogies and associated documentation Reflection and evaluation Question 1 Consider the process Scenario of planning in EC and relevant policy and curriculum Worth 10 marks 1  16/09/24 Planning in the Early Years Policy System directives School Classroom directives/plans Planning Where do I start at the classroom level? Kindy Guidelines Observation & assessment Australian Curriculum + SCASA Consider HOLISTIC approaches to assessment 2  16/09/24 Question 2 Know 2! Curriculum approaches Worth 8 marks 1. Reggio Emilia Child-Centered Learning Emergent Curriculum Project-Based Learning Collaborative Learning Documentation Teachers as Co-Learners Multiple Forms of Expression “100 languages of the child” Environment as "Third Teacher Reggio-Inspired Materials Respect for Children's Voices Parent and Community Involvement Reflection and Professional Development Holistic Development Image of the Child 8 2. Anti-Bias Curriculum Awareness of Bias Inclusive and Diverse Representation Critical Thinking Empathy and Perspective-Taking Identity Exploration Social Justice Education Culturally Responsive Teaching Positive Role Models 3  16/09/24 3. Montessori Child-Centered Learning Prepared Environment Freedom and Responsibility Mixed-Age Groups Individualized Learning Hands-On Learning Self-Directed Learning Respect for the Child Observation and Documentation Parent Involvement The Role of the Teacher 3. Steiner Education for the Whole Child Age-Appropriate Learning Artistic Expression Emphasis on Imagination and Creativity No Early Academics Non-Competitive Environment Integrated Learning Strong Teacher-Student Relationships Ethical and Social Development A Connection to Nature Parental Involvement 5. Inquiry/Project Approach https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=GXF7IV2C7K E&t=47s 4  16/09/24 Kath Murdoch @kjinquiry Kathy Walker One adaptation of a Project/Inquiry based approach is Kathy Walker Learning and this approach has gained interest as it was developed in Australia for the Australian context. Kathy Walker Learning brings together inquiry and play-based approaches which is a natural fit. 6. Play-based Approach It is the intentionality of the educator that separates an effective play-based environment from one that takes a laissez-faire approach (Duncan, 2012). Intentional, child-centred and initiated, open-ended, scaffolded and value- added to by the educator! 5  16/09/24 Question 3 Know a range of strategies for recording, Pedagogical assessing and reporting! Documentation Worth 6 marks How do educators record children’s learning? Processes Wall stories Classroom Diaries Floor books Products Portfolios work samples reports Wall Stories Wall stories are way in which educators can record and show children’s learning. Wall stories provide opportunities for both children, families and other members of the school community to see learning documented Often children contribute to the display Usually include photographs and make links to curriculum/development outcomes 6  16/09/24 Classroom Diaries Classroom diary offer opportunities to show and represent the learning that takes place Provides opportunities for families and children to reflect on their learning Provides a means for capturing the significant learning that happens in incidental learning and how it reflects the outcomes children are working towards. Often created by the educator by available to the children Floor Books (Claire Warden) A ways of recording children’s voices and ideas on topics of interest A way of intentionally guiding your planning in response to children’s interest A way to record the process of learning for families Other ways of recording and assessing Portfolios Reports Work Samples 7  16/09/24 Question 4 Importance Worth 6 of reflection marks & Process Why? Reflective practice assists educators to: ❖respond thoughtfully and with integrity to complex situations and challenges; ❖ make careful and well-informed decisions and plans; ❖ implement and evaluate changes in their practices and policies; ❖ be accountable to families, colleagues and communities for their choice of approaches and methods; and ❖ improve learning experiences and outcomes for children. Reflection should occur at all levels school/centre classroom self 8  16/09/24 Reflection IN action Reflection ON action Reflection FOR action REFLECTION within the TEACHING CYCLE What does this How will I inform parents? information tell me? What I already know about How will I development document? Where are children’s voices? How will I document? EVALUATION What and how will What curriculum I assess? approaches will I Strategies & Groupings use? 9