M1 | AT03 | Q&A| Knowing the basics to be a role model There are 16 questions that will ensure you understand the key aspects of your role as an ear
M1 | AT03 | Q&A| Knowing the basics to be a role model There are 16 questions that will ensure you understand the key aspects of your role as an early childhood educator and what intentional teaching practice looks like. End of week 4
Essential Resources
Week 3 e-Learn
External Resources
ECA Code of EthicsAustralian Children's Education & Care Quality Framework (ACECQA)
Education and Care Services National RegulationsNational Quality StandardsNQS assessment and ratings processThe Early Years Learning FrameworkThe National Quality FrameworkInternal Resources
Little Catalysts ELC Policies and Procedures
ChildrensHealth and Safety PolicyCode of ConductCollaboration with families and communitiesEducational program and practicepolicyPhysicalEnvironmentand Sustainability PolicyPostion DescriptionsStaff HandbookQ1 Early Childhood Educator
Referring to thepostion descriptions, explain the role characteristics, boundaries and responsibilities for early childhood educators in your own words in the short answer questions below.
Benchmark Criteria
Demonstrate knowledge of the role characteristics, boundaries and responsibilities for key job roles in the different sector of childrens education and care; early childhood, out of school hours care (OSHC) and education support.
Questions 1 - 3
Characteristics (What knowledge, skills and qualification you need to do the job?):
Boundaries (What are the limitations to your job role? Consider what you need to follow and who you will be working under or report to):
Responsibilities (What you think your daily duties and responsibilities are?):
Resources from position description page 5 and 6
Q2 OSHC Educator
Referring to the HYPERLINK "https://selmar.app.axcelerate.com/showDoc.cfm?DocID=404211" t "_blank" postion descriptions, explain the role characteristics, boundaries and responsibilities for OSHC educator in your own words.(Approximately 100 words per point.)
Benchmark Criteria
Demonstrate knowledge of the role characteristics, boundaries and responsibilities for key job roles in the different sector of childrens education and care; early childhood, out of school hours care (OSHC) and education support.
Questions 1 - 3
Resources from position description page 5 and 6
Characteristics (What knowledge, skills and qualification you need to do the job?):
Boundaries (What are the limitations to your job role? Consider what you need to follow and who you will be working under or report to):
Responsibilities (What you think your daily duties and responsibilities are?):
Q3 Teacher Aide (Education Support)
Referring to the HYPERLINK "https://selmar.app.axcelerate.com/showDoc.cfm?DocID=404211" t "_blank" postion descriptions, explain the role characteristics, boundaries and responsibilities for Teacher Aide (Education Support) in your own words.
Benchmark Criteria
Demonstrate knowledge of the role characteristics, boundaries and responsibilities for key job roles in the different sector of childrens education and care; early childhood, out of school hours care (OSHC) and education support.
Questions 1 - 3
Resources from position description page 5 and 6
Characteristics (What knowledge, skills and qualification you need to do the job?):
Boundaries (What are the limitations to your job role? Consider what you need to follow and who you will be working under or report to):
Responsibilities (What you think your daily duties and responsibilities are?)
Q4 Referring to the Week 3 e-Learn, briefly explain in your own words the different sources of information on employment and ongoing professional development and learning in the early childhood education and care sector.
Demonstrate knowledge of the different sources of information on employment in childrens education and care.
Question 4
e-Learn Week 3 Knowing the Basics to be a Role Model; Your role as an Early Childhood Educator.
Government authorities
Staff handbooks
Employer associations
Professional associations
In your own words, explain the main purposes of the National Law and National Regulations for education and care services in Australia?
Demonstrate knowledge of the purpose of National Law and National Regulations.
Resource
ACECQA website on the National Quality FrameworkAnswr
Q6 The National Quality Framework (NQF) for education and care services in Australia is made up of a few components, and one of which is the legislation.In a 2-3 sentences, describe the interrelationships between the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations and the National Quality Framework
e-learn Week 3 Knowing the Basics to be a Role Model; Regulations and Standards; What is NQF
Karen Kearns The Big Picture (5th ed) pp37-40
Q7The National Quality Standard consists ofseven (7)Quality Areas. In your own words, briefly explain your understanding of each Quality Area in the space provided
Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements of each quality area in the National Quality Standard
e-Learn Week 3 Knowing the Basics to be a Role Model; Regulations and Standards; What does the National Quality Framework include?
ACECQA; National Quality Standard
Karen Kearns The Big Picture (5th ed) pp47-48
Quality Area 1: Educational program and practice Quality Areas 2: Childrens health and safety Quality Areas 3: Physical environment Quality Area 4: Staffing arrangements Quality Area 5: Relationships with children Quality Area 6: Collaborative partnerships with families and communities Quality Area 7: Governance and leadership Q8In your own words, provide a brief explanation of your understanding of the purpose of Assessment and Quality Rating Process?
Demonstrate knowledge of the purpose of Assessment and Rating Process
e-learn Week 3 Knowing the Basics to be a Role Model; Regulations and Standards; What does the National Quality Framework include?
Starting BlocksKaren Kearns The Big Picture (5th ed) pp49-51
TheNQS Assessment and Rating processfor childrens education and care services takes place over a series of steps. Demonstrate your understanding of the steps in the assessment and rating process by explaining the sequence in your own words from start to finish or ongoing
Demonstrate knowledge of the purpose of Assessment and Rating Process.
e-learn Week 3 Knowing the Basics to be a Role Model; Regulations and Standards; What does the National Quality Framework include?
Starting BlocksKaren Kearns The Big Picture (5th ed) pp49-51
I. Notice stage II. Quality Improvement Plan submission III. Regulatory authority visit IV. Feedback on draft report V. Report and notice of final ratings issued VI. Ratings published VII. Self-assessment and quality improvement (ongoing) Q10 Under the National Law and Regulations and the NQS, services are required to base their educational programs on an 'approved learning framework'. In your own words, please provide a brief explanation on what does approve learning framework means.(Approximately 30 words/step)
Demonstrate knowledge of the definition of an approved learning framework under the National Quality Framework.
Questions 10 - 11
e-learn Week 3 Knowing the Basics to be a Role Model; Learning Frameworks
ACECQA, approved learning frameworks
Karen Kearns The Big Picture (5th ed) pp51-57
Q11 Identify thethree (3)approved learning frameworks under the National Quality Framework (NQF), and provide a brief description of use for each
Demonstrate knowledge of the definition of an approved learning framework under the National Quality Framework.
e-learn Week 3 Knowing the Basics to be a Role Model; Learning Frameworks
ACECQA, approved learning frameworksKaren Kearns The Big Picture (5th ed) pp51-57
Policies and Procedures are a set of guidelines that outline the practices and processes that must be followed at a workplace. In education and care services, there are policies and procedures in place to guide employees about employment conditions, personal presentation and uniform standards, communication and reporting, as well as procedures and expectations for work role.
Demonstrate knowledge of the types of service policies and procedures that relate to general work practices in childrens education and care services; communication and reporting, employment conditions, personal presentation and uniform standards, procedures and expectations for work role activities
Resources
e-Learn Week 3 Knowing the Basics to be a Role Model; Policies and Procedures of your workplace, including Staff Handbook
Childrens Services Award 2010ACECQA, Resources and ResearchKaren Kearns The Big Picture (5th ed) pp11, 63-65
a. Referring to theChildrens Services Awardsfor Early Childhood Educator, what is the maximum weekly hours an employee can work under the National Employment Standards?
Referring to theCode of Conductpolicy, identify the expectation for personal presentation and uniform standards for Little Catalysts ELC.
Referring to thejob description, identify at least 2 people you will be reporting to as an Educator, and identify at least 2 information you will need to communicate to them
d. Referring to the lists ofStaff Handbook, identify 5 policies and procedures expectations for work role and in one sentence, briefly explain the purpose of the policies and procedures.
Q13 Standard 6.1- Quality Area 6 of the NQS (Collaborative partnerships with families and communities) reminds us as educators that collaborative relationships with families are fundamental to achieving quality outcomes for children and community partnerships that are based on active communication, consultation and collaboration are also essential.
Referring to the NQA Quality 6, demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of each element by provided an example of how each element could be reflected at the service.
Demonstrate knowledge of the role of collaboration in providing quality education and care.
Question 13 - 14
ACECQA,National Quality Standard Quality Area 6Karen Kearns The Big Picture (5th ed) pp48-49
Q13 Standard 6.1 Supportive relationships with families Respectful relationships with families are developed and maintained and families are supported in their parenting role.
a. Element 6.1.1 Engagement with the service; Families are supported from enrolment to be involved in the service and contribute to service decisions
Element 6.1.2 Parent views are respected; The expertise, culture, values and beliefs of families are respected and families share in decision-making about their childs learning and wellbeing.
c. Element 6.1.3 Families are supported; Current information is available to families about the service and relevant community services and resources to support parenting and family wellbeing.
Q14 Standard 6.2- Quality Area 6 of the NQS (Collaborative partnerships with families and communities) reminds us as educators that collaborative relationships with families are fundamental to achieving quality outcomes for children and community partnerships that are based on active communication, consultation and collaboration are also essential.
Referring to the NQS Quality 6, demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of each element by provided an example of how each element could be reflected at the service.
ACECQA,National Quality Standard Quality Area 6Karen Kearns, The Big Picture (5th ed), pp48-49
Standard 6.2 Collaborative partnerships; Collaborative partnerships enhance childrens inclusion, learning and wellbeing.
a. Element 6.2.1 Transitions; Continuity of learning and transitions for each child are supported by sharing information and clarifying responsibilities.(Approximately 50 words)
b. Element 6.2.2 Access and participation; Effective partnerships support children's access, inclusion and participation in the program.(Approximately 50 words).
HINT:Refer tohttps://www.acecqa.gov.au/help/inclusion-support-program.Q15 Element 6.2.3 Community engagement; The service builds relationships and engages with its community.(Approximately 50 words)
Relaying information to families in a service requires a diverse range of communication needs. Review the section on relaying information in this weeks RISE module, and then enter the appropriate information sharing strategies as eitherInformalorFormalin the boxes below, to demonstrate your understanding of the various means of formal and informal communication strategies you could employ.
Benchmark Criteria
Demonstrate knowledge of the different types of communication techniques applied in Education and Care services and how to convey written and oral information clearly and concisely.
Questions 15 - 16
Resources
ACECQA, Communicating with families about childrens learning,https://www.acecqa.gov.au/newsletters/acecqa-newsletter-issue-5-2018, and
https://www.acecqa.gov.au/media/31096Karen Kearns The Big Picture (5th ed) pp277-280
Enter the appropriate information sharing strategies as eitherInformalorFormalin the boxes below:
Educator-parent daily interactions
Childrens portfolios
Developmental records
Displays of childrens work around the service
Written observations
Photographic displays of children engaged in the program
Posters with information for parents on special projects
Written programs with goals and objectives
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Bottom of Form
All information presented to parents (either spoken or written) must be accurate and free from bias, value judgements and assumptions. Review the section on relaying information in this weeks RISE moduleand then identify whichone (1)of these statements demonstrates information being delivered in a professional and objective manner.
Select the correct answer from the options below.
Benchmark Criteria
Demonstrate knowledge of the different types of communication techniques applied in Education and Care services and how to convey written and oral information clearly and concisely.
Questions 15 - 16
Resources
ACECQA, Communicating with families about childrens learning,https://www.acecqa.gov.au/newsletters/acecqa-newsletter-issue-5-2018, and
https://www.acecqa.gov.au/media/31096Karen Kearns The Big Picture (5th ed) pp277-280
Select one of the following
a) Aiden (3.5 years) is not friendly to his peers and is unable to participate in play with others. He does not want to make eye contact with anyone. I believe Aiden has a problem and we should be getting him assessed as soon as possible.
b) Aiden (3.5 years) has poor social and communication skills. He does not make eye contact with adults or children and tends to engage in repetitious play by himself. I believe Aiden has a learning disability and needs to be assessed soon before no one wants to play with him anymore
c) Aiden (3.5 years) is independent in his play. He has his own daily routines in his play episodes. Aiden is very interested in playing with the train sets and enjoys putting them in order. Aiden enjoys puzzles, and activities where he could sort them in colours or sizes and counts them after putting them in sequential order. Aiden prefers to play on his own and avoids eye contact. Additional support is recommended to assist Aiden in developing social skills.
Important resources plus example how to do the work
Essential Resources
Week 4 e-Learn
External Resources
Child theorists and their theories in practiceTop trends in early childhood todayAustralian Children's Education & Care Quality Framework (ACECQA)
Education and Care Services National RegulationsNQS assessment and ratings processNational Quality StandardsThe Early Years Learning FrameworkThe National Quality FrameworkInternal Resources
Little Catalysts ELC Policies and Procedures
ChildrensHealth and Safety Policy
Code of ConductCollaboration with families and communities
Educational program and practicepolicyPhysicalEnvironmentand Sustainability Policy
Unit Project Assignment
Whats the purpose?
Having a philosophy of educational practice is how educators make day to day decisions about what they will and wont do. Without a philosophy, making ethical decisions or intentional learning activities is difficult. So that you can begin to develop your philosophy, this task will have you explore current theories and trends in education, from which you can start to shape your own goals as an educator.
Youll discover what you do and dont relate to and then use this information to continue building your philosophy while on placement.
At a glance
For this assessment, you will
Read an overview of child theorists and their recommendations for practice. Then you will choose one (1) to which you relate. You will provide examples of how you intend to use a principle of the approach in practice.
Youll choose a current trend and resources to explore, reflect on how your background compares to the current approaches and begin developing the foundation for your own philosophy as an educator. You will use this foundational knowledge in your first placement block to complete your Reflective Placement Journal, Week Two.
What you need to do
Part A Exploring theorists and theories in practice
Benchmark Criteria
Applies theories on early childhood development and learning and makes recommendations on how this can impact on practice and how they will apply this information in their work.
Part A
Using the link provided on Child theorists and their theories in practice, read the overview of each theory and then choose one (1) theorist. For the theorist you have picked, choose, one (1) recommendation for practice and write an explanation of how you intend to use this theory in your role as an early childhood educator and an advocate for children.
HINT: You might like to set out your answers like the table below
Theorist
Theorist: Practice recommendation: How I intend to use this knowledge:
Part B Investigating current trends and how they impact your role
Benchmark Criteria
Develops their personal philosophy as an early childhood educator through a process where they have:
identified and accessed sources that provide current and accurate information on work in childrens education and care, and which align to the NQF
sourced information on the rights and responsibilities of their role
explored contemporary research relating to early childhood and how this relates to their role
reflected on their personal values and beliefs in relation to early childhood and how these align with contemporary theories and research
recognise the role of the early childhood educator in advocating for children and the sector.
Part B
Access the link provided on Top trends in Early Learning Today.
Choose one (1) of the five top trends and discuss your childhood learning experience and how it was either the same or different to the approach/es described, and the impact this had on you. (300 - 400 words)
Describe how you would like to incorporate this trend into your philosophy as an early childhood educator and include how you will support childrens rights.
What you need to submit
To be deemed satisfactory for this assessment, you need to submit the following:
Completed Part A 1 theorist (1 practice recommendation each and implementation strategies
Completed Part B (300 - 400 words)
Answers to questions 1 2.
Reminder: Before you submit your assessment evidence, please ensure that:
Your file name includes your name, the module number and assessment number
The above details are also included in the footer (for Microsoft Word files) or somewhere prominent for your assessor to see (for all other file types).
