Assessment 1 KNOWLEDGE qUESTIONS
Assessment 1 KNOWLEDGE qUESTIONS
Task description:
The assessment requires you to answer knowledge questions related to the unit, using the recommended resources.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must ensure access to the resources recorded below
Assessment Requirements
Ensure you have access to all the resources required for this assessment as described below.
Read each section of task. If you are not clear about a question, ask your assessor for further information.
Your assessor will provide feedback on your answers, including any questions that may require a further response.
If you are required to re-answer any of the questions, make sure you apply this feedback.
Your answers may be subject to authentication by oral questioning.
All questions must be answered satisfactorily to meet assessment requirements
If you have specific needs that you would like considered during this assessment, please discuss this with your assessor to identify any possible reasonable adjustments prior to commencing the assessment.
Submission of Assessment
Your lecturer will tell you if your assessment should be submitted via Blackboard, email or in hard copy.
For all written assessments: use either Arial or Calibri font, size 11 or 12 in black. Please include the numbered question before your answer.
When you respond to the questions ensure you reference any sources.
You may be able to complete the questions verbally. This would need to be negotiated with your assessor.
Please submit assessment using the attached, signed coversheet.
Resource Requirements
Access to computer with internet access and a working web browser. Installed software MS Word and Adobe Acrobat Reader (complete questions electronically)
ACECQA. (2020). Guide to the National Quality Framework Retrieved from https://www.acecqa.gov.au/nqf/about/guide
ACECQA. (2009). Belonging, being & becoming; EYLF and My Time, our place: Framework for school aged care - both Retrieved from https://www.acecqa.gov.au/nqf/national-law-regulations/approved-learning-frameworks
Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics
Kearns, K (2020). The Big Picture 5th ed. Cengage, Melbourne, Victoria.
Workplace Policies and Procedures for collaborative partnerships with families and communities, educational program and practice, relationships with children, and inclusion
Additional information can be found in learning folders on Blackboard for this unit
ASSESSMENT 1 COVERSHEET
Assessment title Knowledge Questions
Student name Student ID
Unit code & name CHCECE030 Support Inclusion and Diversity
Assessor name I declare that this assessment is a product of all my own work:
Students signature: Date:
Student feedback:
Assessment result (circle incorrect)
1 2a 2b 2c 3 4 5 6 7 8a
8b 8c 9a 9b Does the work include? Yes No Feedback
All questions answered correctly Satisfactory evidence provided? Yes No
Attempt 1 Attempt 2
Assessor feedback (include any reasonable adjustment made if applicable)
Assessors signature: Date:
Date for re-sit: __________________
Complete the Questions below.
Q 1
The National Quality Standard plays a critical role in ensuring services provide an environment that safeguards and promotes the inclusion of all children regardless of ability, identity, culture, or additional needs. Access the Guide to the National Quality Framework (Full Version) https://www.acecqa.gov.au/nqf/about/guide
Give details of at least two elements that include supporting Inclusion and diversity for each Quality Area below. Also record at least one National law and Regulation that is applicable to each of the Quality Areas below.
Quality Area Record 2 elements in each Quality Area that includes supporting
Inclusion and Diversity Related Laws/Regulations to Inclusion and Diversity
QA1 Educational program and practice
1.
2. QA5 Relationships with children 1.
2. QA6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities 1.
2. Feedback Satisfactory
Not satisfactory
Q2a Using the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), find and record two points that reflect the supporting of inclusion and diversity.
Answer
1.
2.
Feedback Satisfactory
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Q2b Using the Early Childhood Australia (ECA) Code of Ethic, find and record two points that reflect the supporting of inclusion and diversity
Answer 1.
2.
Feedback Satisfactory
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Q2c Provide the definition for the following 3 concepts. Then give a workplace example of when each concept is seen in practice in early childhood education and care work. Include in your response why each of these are important in our industry.
Answer
Inclusion Diversity Cultural Safety Feedback Satisfactory
Not satisfactory
Complete the Questions below.
Q3 List 4 possible aspects of identity and culture that may affect an individuals perspectives about inclusion and diversity. (For example; religious views)
Answer 1.
2.
3.
4.
Feedback Satisfactory
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Q4 Provide a practical example of how your own behaviour could have a positive impact on the following:
Answer Inclusion Bias Discrimination Ethics Feedback Satisfactory
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Q 5 For each area of diversity below please summarise their key characteristics and the effect/impact on individuals for each area;
Answer Area of diversity
Characteristics How an individual may be affected in living their daily lives
Culture Race/ethnicity Disability Gender and gender identification Intergenerational disadvantage
Family types
Sexual orientation and sexual identity
Socioeconomic circumstances Feedback Satisfactory
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Complete the Questions below.
Question 6 Please read the sample policy (part only) below and use information to record responses in the following table.
Inclusion and Diversity Policy (example)
We will strive to engage with our local community, the connections and conversations that we have are shared with others. We facilitate authentic relationships and have a philosophy of shared decision making. We support inclusion and welcome any chance to participate with our local community. We strongly believe in inclusion and access for all children and families and will endeavour to facilitate an inclusive environment
Our commitment to quality ensures that we will maintain our journey towards continuous improvement and ongoing professional development to enhance skills and knowledge. We will share our cultural knowledge and skills with each other during staff meetings and share family cultural knowledge, to enhance the cultural competence at our workplace. Using this knowledge to support our inclusive diverse learning environments.
Our commitment to cultural diversity and a culturally competent workplace is evident in the curriculum and indoor and outdoor environment to facilitate a shared responsibility of celebrating diversity, and promoting inclusion within this. The Service will endeavour to celebrate differences and embrace cultural diversity in all areas of our curriculum. Our children will learn about diversity through interactions and activities.
We endeavour to build relationships with all families and children so that we can promote a sense of belonging for the children and families. We will maintain consistent engagement and enrich each others lives with cultural knowledge and inclusivity. We believe in working in partnerships with families in the best interest of the child and family. Through this relationship with families we can build on the diverse background of children.
Links to ACECQA, Regulations and law
Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Act 2010. Section 3 (3) (a), (c) & (d)
Education and Care Services National Regulations: 73, 74, 75, 76, 155, 168(2)(j)
Quality Area 7: Leadership and Service Management. Links to Standard: 7.3
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care and School Age Care - Element 1.1.2; Element 1.2.1; Element 1.2.2; Element 4.2.1; Element 5.1.2; Element 6.1.2; Element 6.2.1; Element 6.3.1; Element 6.3.3
Early Years Learning Framework for Australia - Principles: High Expectations and Equity; Respect for Diversity - Practice: Holistic approaches; Responsiveness to children; Cultural competence; Learning environments - Outcomes: 1, 2, 3
Answer Using the above service policy, suggest what procedures Educators could do in Early Childhood Education and Care to reflect the policy of each area below.
Information about engagement with local community,
Information about sharing of cultural knowledge,
Information about experiencing diversity through activities and interactions Information about building on diverse backgrounds of children Feedback Satisfactory
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Q 7 As an educator, you have a responsibility to model and support open, respectful, inclusive, and ethical interactions with children.
Suggest some educator techniques and teachable moments for each area below. (Two techniques per statement)
Answer Showing awareness of and respect for individual culture, values and beliefs Acknowledging both similarities and differences Demonstrating positive attitudes to differences Using cross-cultural communication skills Feedback Satisfactory
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Complete the Questions below.
Q 8 Educators continually seek ways to build their professional knowledge and skills and develop learning communities (EYLF V2 p18). Read and respond to each question below.
Answer a) Describe what is reflection?
b) Explain why and how educators use reflection to support inclusion and diversity c) Describe how Educators could make reflection meaningful. Feedback Satisfactory
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Q 9 Educators use equitable practice and sensitive engagement when working with families and children. As an educator, at times, you will work with families and children from a marginalised background. Read the scenario and answer the questions below:
Scenario
A local family has recently joined your ECEC Service, they are identified as refugee status and have some language barriers. There are also some family issues relating to mental health due to some trauma they have experienced.
Answer Identify at least 4 potential protective factors that could support the family in the scenario.
Using the table below suggest some extra support that the family may need in relation to each area of Health.
Physical health care needs Mental and Emotional health care needs
1 1
2 2
Feedback Satisfactory
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End of Knowledge Assessment
