Due Monday by 5pm Points 100 Submitting a file uploadTeaching Period 2, 2023
Due Monday by 5pm Points 100 Submitting a file uploadTeaching Period 2, 2023
EDU20004 Understanding and Supporting Behaviour
Assignment 1: Essay
Word limit: 1500 (+/- 10%)
Weighting: 30%
Due date: 5pm AEST Monday 7 August 2023 (Week 5)
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Assignment overviewThis assignment is designed to enable you to analyse and integrate the key behavioural theories explored in the unit in response to one of two quotes. This essay allows you to deepen your understanding of learning behaviour theory and to analyse and understand how it might be applied to behaviour in the education setting. In particular, you need to differentiate behaviours displayed by children in learning environments and formulate reasons for these behaviours using behaviour theories with consideration to the principles, policies and practices used for establishing and maintaining a productive learning environment.
This assignment supportsunit learning outcomes 1 and 3.
In this assignment you're required to write a 1500-word essay in response tooneof the following quotes:
Quote 1
The evidence is unequivocal children who have difficulty regulating their emotions, paying attention, initiating peer interactions and sustaining engagement in learning tasks are at risk for school difficulties.
(Bulotsky-Shearer, Dominguez & Bell, 2012, p. 421)
Quote 2
Early childhood teachers are usually clear of their work with children while they construct understandings of their world. However, when children behave in ways that upset us, we tend to do things to them, by delivering rewards and punishments. In other words, our practices for responding to childrens thoughtless behaviours are incompatible with our teaching practices and beliefs.
(Porter, 2016, p. 1)
You're required toreflecton what behaviour is and utilise one of the theories of behaviour that you have been introduced to in the unit to date.
You're also required todiscussdifferent behaviours displayed by children in learning environments andformulatereasons using a learning behavioural theory, with examples where possible. Keep in mind there may be multiple contributing factors as to why different behaviours may occur. Then, you are also required to examine what policies and practices are appropriate to maintain positive learning environments.Policiesrefer toBelonging, being & becoming - The Early Years Learning Framework for AustraliaLinks to an external site.(Department of Education and Training, 2019), or another relevant policy framework, e.g.the National Quality StandardLinks to an external site.(ACECQA, n.d.).
In your essay you'll need to:
consider the quote you have chosen and identify possible behaviours, teacher responses and other influences that are relevant to the quoteconsider young childrens behaviour and formulate reasons why children behave in certain ways based on the theory you have chosendemonstrate an understanding of the various principles, policies and practices used to maintain a positive learning environment.
Chooseoneof the following learning behaviour theories:
humanist theory ( I have chosen this theory)
Your essay should apply the following structure:
Introduction: (200 words)
Introduce the essay topic.
Provide background information.
State what you intend to cover in your essay.
Body: (1100 words)
Define behaviour based on the theory you have chosen.
Introduce the quote you have chosen and identify the behaviours displayed by students in the learning environment.
Formulate reasons for these behaviours based on the theory you have chosen.
Discuss appropriate principles, policies and practices to be applied in order to maintain positive learning environments.
Conclusion: (200 words)
Summarise the body of your essay and key points.
Reference list: (not included in word count)
Essential readings for this assignment
The reading that is relevant for your chosen theory must be included in your essay. These are part of the essential readings for Week 3.
Other readings in Weeks 13, also under additional readings, provide materials you need to define the theory you choose and behaviours, and explain the quote.
Supporting resources
The following resources will support you in the submission of this assignment.
Tips on how to complete Assignment 1.
Essay writing in theAcademic writing and presentingLinks to an external site.section of the Student Hub.
ReferencingLinks to an external site.page of the Student Hub.
Assignment support in theAcademic practiceLinks to an external site.section of the Student Hub.
Throughout your teaching and learning journey, you will be required to use the nationally approved learning frameworks (the Early Years Learning Framework or the Australian Curriculum) or the approved learning frameworks for your state or territory. To help you further build capability in this area, and to prepare you for placements, at Swinburne Online you may choose to use the nationally approved learning frameworks or the approved learning frameworks for your state or territory in your assignments. For further information specific to your assignments for this specific unit, please seek advice from your eLAs and/or your Unit Coordinator.
Essential readingsChapter 2 Principles of behaviour guidanceLinks to an external site.(pp. 2250) in your eText.
Chapter 4 Understanding emotionsLinks to an external site.(pp. 6079) from your eText.
Quality Area 5: Supporting children to regulate their own behaviour (PDF 1 MB)Links to an external site.(Australian Childrens Education and Care Quality Authority [ACECQA], 2018).
Essential readingsLinks to an external site.Chapter 7 Meeting children's need for self-esteem: competence and worthLinks to an external site.(pp. 129150) from your eText.
Essential readingsChapter 5 Humanist perspectives and strategies for positive behaviourLinks to an external site.(Hayes & OToole, 2019, pp. 6174).
Chapter 4 Psychodynamic and relational perspectives and strategies for positive behaviourLinks to an external site.(Hayes & OToole, 2019, pp. 4360).
Chapter 4 Cognitive developmentLinks to an external site.(Johnston & Oates, 2018, pp. 128165).
Chapter 7 Behaviour in context: Bioecological theory and the web of developmentLinks to an external site.(Hayes & OToole, 2019, pp. 91109).
Chapter 8 An intercultural perspective on behaviourLinks to an external site.(Hayes & OToole, 2019, pp. 110142).
