References for lectures: Learning through Play (EDUC 1102) this is not an exhaustive list as many of the references are on the lecture slides thems

References for lectures: Learning through Play (EDUC 1102) this is not an exhaustive list as many of the references are on the lecture slides themselves.

Note: the references below should NOT simply be cut and pasted into a students work. Students need to check themselves that the reference they use conforms to the referencing format they require for their assignments (e.g APA)

Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2010 to present, The Australian Curriculum, viewed add the date you viewed it here, <http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au >.

Briggs, M and Hansen, A, 2012, Play- based learning in the primary school, SAGE, London, Thousand Oaks, Calif.

Bruce, T 1996, Helping young children to play, Hodder & Stoughton, London.

Carr, N. 2010. The Shallows: What the internet is doing to our brains. New York: W.W Norton.

Casey T, 2010, Enabling inclusive play opportunities: the role of adults, in (eds), Inclusive play: practical strategies for children from birth to eight, Sage, London, pp. 41-55.

Curtis, A. and O'Hagan, M., 2003. Care and education in early childhood: a student's guide to theory and practice. Routledge.

Dau, E 2001, The anti-bias approach in early childhood, 2nd edn, Pearson Education Australia, Frenchs Forest, N.S.W.

Datta,M. (2000). Bilinguality and Literacy: Principles and Practice.London, Continuum

Dockett, S 2008, Adult roles in childrens play, in S Dockett and M Fleer (eds), Play in early childhood education: learning in diverse contexts, Cenage learning , South Melbourne, pp.169-200.

Fairchild, H 1970, Dictionary of Sociology, Greenwood Press, Santa Barbara, pp. 80

Fasoli, L, Wunungurra, A, Ecenarro, V & Fleet, A 2010, Play as becoming: Sharing Aboriginal Australian voices on play, in Ebbeck M & Waniganayake M(ed). Play in early childhood education: learning in diverse contexts. South Melbourne, University press, pp. 213-232.

Frost, J.L Wortham, S and. Reifel, S.C. 2012. Play and child development (4th ed). Pearson Education inc. USA.

Garvey, C, 1991, Play, 2nd edn, Fontana, London.

Gee J.P 2007 What video games have to teach us about learning and literacy (Rev. Ed). New York. Macmillan.

Gill, T 2007. No Fear: Growing up in a risk adverse society.. London UK Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.

Goleman, D 1996, Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, London.

Hughes, F.P. ed., 2010. Children, play, and development. Sage.

Johnson, JE, Christie, JF, and Wardle, F 2005, Theories of play, in Play, development, and early education, Pearson, London.

Jones, E & Reynolds, G 1992, Understanding and supporting children's play in Play's the thing: teachers' roles in children's play, Teachers College Press, New York.

Moyles, J 2005, The Excellence of Play, Open University Press, Maidenhead, England

Patoine, B. Whitman & Goldberg, J 2008. Brain development in a hyper tech world: Briefing paper. The Dana Foundation.

Parten, M. B. 1932. Social Participation among Preschool Children.Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology.27(3): 243269.

Play England 2007, London, Last Viewed, add the date you viewed it here, http://www.playengland.org.uk/

Rubin, K.H., Fein, G.G. and Vandenberg, B., 1983. Play. Handbook of child psychology, 4, pp.693-774.

Singer, D.G & Singer, J.L.., 2005.Imagination and play in the electronic age. Cambridge. MA. Harvard University press.

Smidt, S 2010, Playing to learn: the role of play in the early years, Routledge, Abingdon, Oxon, England; New York.

Smidt, S. (2012). The Developing Child in the 21st Century: A global perspective on child development (2nd ed.). Routledge.

Smidt, S. (2009). Introducing Vygotsky: A Guide for Practitioners and Students in Early Years Education (1st ed.). Routledge.

Smidt, S. (2011). Introducing Bruner: A Guide for Practitioners and Students in Early Years Education (1st ed.). Routledge.

Smilansky, S., 1990. Sociodramatic play: Its relevance to behaviour and achievement in school. Childrens play and learning: Perspectives and policy implications, pp.18-42.

Smith, P.K. and Pellegrini, A., 2008. Learning through play. Encyclopaedia on early childhood development, pp.1-6.

Trawick-smith, J 2012, Play and the curriculum, in Frost JL, Wortham SC, Reifel, RS(eds), Play and child development, Pearson, Boston, pp.245-283.

Van Hoorn, J, Nourot, PM, Scales, B and Alward, K 2015, Play at the center of the curriculum, 6th edn, Pearson, Boston.

Woolfolk, A and Margetts, K 2013, Educational Psychology, 3rd edn, Pearson Australia, Frenchs Forest, New South Wales.

Exploring Animals and Their Habitat for Claudias

Grade 2 Students

PLANNING FOR PLAY KNOWING THE CHILD

Planning starts with the child dont forget this! It is vital - you need to KNOW the child. You need to know their interests and plan accordingly.

CONTEXT

Settlers Farm Campus R-6 Junior Primary school in the Northern suburbs of Adelaide caters to 27 children with diverse cultural and learning needs. The school strives to provide a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment that fosters the academic, social, and emotional development of its students.

Teachers personalise their lessons based on each child's strengths, weaknesses, interests, dislikes, preferences, and learning styles. The school's curriculum celebrates and respects the cultural diversity of all students and emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Extracurricular activities, community service projects, and cultural events promote the children's interests, talents, and social awareness. OBSERVATION, ASSESSMENT AND DOCUMENTATION OF CHILDRENS INTERESTS

Observation, assessment, and documentation of children's interests are essential for effective planning for play. By using tools such as checklists, anecdotal records, and learning portfolios, teachers can tailor play plans to meet the unique needs and interests of each child. Regular evaluation and reflection can help to ensure that the play plan continues to meet the evolving needs of the children. Overall, effective planning for play fosters a love of learning and curiosity about the world by providing engaging and meaningful educational experiences.

Planning Map:

Title: Exploring Animals and Their Habitats for ages 7-8 or those that are in grade 2.

Learning Outcomes:

Develop an appreciation for animals and nature.

Build critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Foster creativity and imagination

Enhance teamwork and collaboration skills.

Activities:

This play plan is centered around animals and nature and includes five activities that encourage children to explore and learn. The activities are:

nature walks to observe and identify different plants and animals,

researching and presenting information about a specific animal,

creating animal habitats using natural materials,

animal-themed yoga poses to discuss unique features and habitats, and

animal role play using dress-up materials.

This animal and nature-centered play plan includes five activities that encourage children to explore and learn. It aligns with the EYLF and Australian Curriculum, promotes learning outcomes, and encourages assessment through observation, presentation, and reflection. The plan offers fun ways for children to learn about animals and habitats, build critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork skills.

PLAY- BASED LEARNING FOCUS:

Animal Role Play: The Children will be provided with animal masks and costumes to act out animal behaviours and habitats. The teacher will present the concept and discuss animal types, encouraging imagination for scenarios.

LEARNING EXPERIENCE:

Title: Exploring Animals and Their Habitats Age Group: 7-8 years old, or those that are in grade 2.

Learning Outcomes: Appreciate animals and nature, critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, teamwork, and collaboration.

Activities: Nature walk, research, animal habitat creation, animal yoga, and animal role-play.

Assessment: Observe and document engagement and participation, assess understanding through group presentations and discussions.

Description: Children will take part in a range of activities designed to explore and learn about animals and their habitats. The play plan is cantered around building on children's existing interests while also fostering critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork skills. The activities include observing and identifying different plants and animals, researching animals and their habitats, creating animal habitats, participating in animal-themed yoga and role-playing.

LEARNING INTENTION:

Encouraging children to respect and care for animals and nature is vital for their holistic development and understanding of the world. Activities such as exploring animal habitats, animal-themed yoga, and role-play foster creativity, critical thinking, teamwork skills, and a deeper connection to the natural world. These experiences also promote environmental stewardship and a love for nature that will last a lifetime. Through these play-based activities, children can appreciate the diversity of life and understand the importance of preserving natural environments, supporting the Australian Curriculum Learning Intention for Science. EYLF or AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM:

Nature walks and outdoor activities support learning outcomes in science, aligning with the Australian Curriculum: Science Living things. Through play-based activities, children develop skills to categorize, classify and recognize patterns of living things. Outdoor exploration and play also foster holistic development and social-emotional skills, supporting EYLF Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world. Additionally, outdoor play helps develop physical abilities, spatial awareness, and gross motor skills. Encouraging children to engage with their environment promotes exploration and critical thinking skills, offering a fun and engaging approach to learning, supporting EYLF Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners.

RESOURCES AND SET UP:

Planning for outdoor learning requires careful consideration of safety and supervision. Sun protection, hats, and water bottles should be provided, and age-appropriate technology with parental controls should be used with supervision. Adequate resources and equipment must be prepared beforehand to support the learning activities. As a pre-service teacher, prioritizing safety and being mindful of the necessary resources and setup is essential for creating a safe and effective learning environment.

OUTDOOR LEARNING OR TECHNOLOGY

Using educational apps and websites can facilitate research and learning about animals and their habitats, while outdoor activities like scavenger hunts and observational drawing can be incorporated into the nature walk. Natural materials can be used to create animal habitats, further connecting children with the natural world. These strategies provide meaningful opportunities for children to engage with technology and nature in an educational way.

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Assignment 2: Play Plan and Rationale (50% of final grade)

This assignment is in two parts: Part 1 is the Play Plan and Part 2 is the rationale.

This document contains information for assignment 2:

TWO Templates (Play Plan Template and the Rationale/Essay Template)

TWO assessment criteria documents to help you (List of feedback comments and Assessment rubric)

Your Task is:

PART 1: Play plan 20 % - (template provided) You are required to create a plan for a play-based learning experience for a small inclusive group of young children in a Child Care, Preschool OR Junior Primary school setting.

PART 2: Rationale 30% - You are required to write a short essay providing reasons for your decision making involved in the creation of the plan.

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Play- Based Learning Plan Template

PART 1

Play- Based Learning Plan Template

Please use the template below for your Plan. Please delete the comments in each of the boxes when you add your own text. You may increase or decrease the size of the boxes as you require.

Please make sure you write this plan in Calibri 11-point font

The word count for the play plan is TWO PAGES of A4

You need to add a header or footer with your name.

This assignment must be submitted as a WORD doc through Learnonline.

The purpose of this assignment is to justify your planning with reference to the broad spectrum of readings studied within the course to date and your own reading. You will be providing reasons for your plan It is important that your rationale is founded upon research/academic texts and you relate your arguments to your plan in the rationale essay to illustrate your discussion.

Presentation Play Plan - Formative FeedbackTo support you in the successful completion of Assignment 2 you will complete a presentation of your Play Plan in week 9 and have the opportunity of getting feedback.

All presentations: online and internal, will receive formative feedback from tutors and peers.

The peer review process involves you identifying areas of strength and areas for improvement in the presentations you have observed. This process means that by the end of the presentations you will be armed with valuable information and feedback which you can use in Assignment 2. After the presentation you will have approximately 3 weeks to act on the feedback and make any changes necessary before you submit your play plan and rationale by the due date.Everyone is graded INDIVIDUALLY. You are NOT marked as a GROUP

Internal students:

you will be allocated some time in workshops to work in groups in weeks 7 and 8 - however it is still expected that you contribute your own time to this work.

You will present the plan to your peers and tutor in your week 9 tutorial for feedback.

You will receive formative feedback and have the ability to take the feedback and make changes prior to upload.

You will be individually graded on Assignment 2.

Online students:

You will develop your plan independently alongside asking questions and checking ideas on the online forums.

You will receive formative feedback and have the ability to take the feedback and make changes prior to upload. (The online tutors will provide more specific details about this process).

You will be individually graded on Assignment 2

Play- Based Learning Plan Template

Title of Plan:

PLANNING FOR PLAY KNOWING THE CHILD

Planning starts with the child dont forget this! It is vital - you need to KNOW the child. You need to know their interests and plan accordingly.

CONTEXT:

This section needs you to describe the children in the setting you are planning for. How many children is the plan for? Describe the location, time of year, how many girls/boys, culture, special educational needs. Select one-year (age) level for your plan (0-3 years Child Care, 3-5 years Preschool or 5-8 years Junior Primary)

OBSERVATION, ASSESSMENT AND DOCUMENTATION OF CHILDRENS INTERESTS

The plan needs to be based on childrens interests. Briefly describe what you have observed with regard childrens interests which informed the development of the play plan. You are stating how the idea for the play plan came about. This is NOT about how you in your group decided to plan the lesson you need to create/make up a hypothetical scenario about what you as the educator observed children which led you to create the play plan. You need to describe the observation or documentation of dialogue between children.

Planning Map:

Using the ideas you constructed with the children, develop a planning map detailing a project or theme with curriculum links to EYLF or Australian Curriculum with play-based learning experiences. (add a photo here of your planning mind map: if you dont have space add it as an appendix)

PLAY- BASED LEARNING FOCUS: Take ONE play experience from your Planning map and complete the remainder of this plan based on the experience. Make a note here of what your focus will be.

LEARNING EXPERIENCE: What will the children be doing? What type of play is the experience? How will you introduce/set up the activity?. You need to describe the learning experience/lesson in detail so that an educator could take your plan and teach from it.

LEARNING INTENTION:

What do you want the children to know and understand? You need to phrase this as I want the children to understand that..It should be one paragraph

EYLF or AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM:

What is the main learning area it needs to be either Science, Maths or, English? Which learning outcome(s) does this experience relate to? You need to focus on 2 outcomes. Note: the EYLF is used for prior to school settings and reception/foundation. You do not use the EYLF in other year level unless you have children functioning at 5 years old level.

RESOURCES AND SET UP: Add a photo of your learning centre here (from your presentation)

OUTDOOR LEARNING OR TECHNOLOGY

How would you integrate technology OR outdoor learning in this play-based learning plan?

PART 2: Play Plan Essay

The purpose of this part of the assignment is provide an academic justification for the reasons for the decisions you have made in your play plan with academic references to support the reasons you are providing. You will use the Essay template (see below) and will discuss four topics as outlined in the template. These 4 topics need to be discussed with supporting evidence from academic literature. You will need to illustrate each topic in relation to your play plan.

EDUC 1102 Assignment 2. Play Plan Essay Template

Use this template for your assignment.

You may keep the headings as given.

Delete the text under each heading and add your own text.

The word count is 1350 words +/- 10%

You are NOT required to write an introduction or conclusion

Title of Play Plan:

Planning Considerations

Discuss planning considerations in relation to play based learning in Junior Primary/ECE settings. What things did you consider important when planning your play plan? You need discuss information provided throughout the course and support your discussion with academic literature including concepts such as observation, childrens interests, childrens voice, childs perspectives, planning cycle, scaffolding, etc (Aim to write approximately 450 words)

Play & Learning

How does play enhance the development of your chosen learning focus (Maths, English or Science)? Why was play important for your plan? You need to review the course content together with your own research on your chosen curriculum focus. (Aim to write approximately 300 words)

Outdoor OR Technology Considerations

Discuss the importance of outdoor or technology within play. Provide justification for the way you have included outdoor or technology within your play plan. (Aim to write approximately 300 words)

Play & Social/Emotional Development

Discuss either Partens Categories of social play or Golemans emotional intelligences and provide 2 examples of ways you could incorporate this theory (Parten or Goleman) into your play plan (Aim to write approximately 300 words)

References

As per the criteria (see rubric) you need to include at least 6 academic references using the APA system of referencing. At least 4 of the references should from the course readings.

WORD COUNT:

Your essay needs to be 1,350 words +/- 10%. The word count does NOT include the Reference List that you will provide at the end of your essay.

REFERENCING

The essay asks you to draw on the course readings, so make full use of these resources as a lot of useful information can be found in them. However, you are not limited to the suggested readings as you will find other useful readings and it would be good to include these.

Include a reference list at the end of the essay which lists the books, journal articles and other pertinent publications used in your essay look at the criteria feedback form to see the minimum number of references which are required for this essay.

Do NOT use lecture notes as references. Also do NOT use personal communications with tutors. You need to reference the original source of the information not the lecture. This means you need to look at the references included on the lecture powerpoints/course materials and use that reference. If you cant locate a reference then you need to search google scholar/library search etc to find the reference or a suitable alternative.

You will need to use the APA Referencing style for formatting your Reference List correctly. There is a copy of the APA Guide on the learnonline site. You need to reference in-text through the body of your essay plan in APA Style.

Referencing needs to be precise and comprehensive (all the information that you present that you found in a source needs to be referenced). Remember also that the in-text references that you use in the essay need to match exactly with those included in your reference list. Being able to reference well is one of the big challenges that students face.

If you copy anything from a source it must be (1) copied accurately and (2) referenced correctly i.e.. shown as a quote and referenced with a page number (for text-based sources). Copying without properly acknowledging the source is a big NO-NO (known as plagiarism). It is better to keep quotes to a minimum and to use your OWN words to express these ideas (this is what we call paraphrasing). In this way you are also demonstrating your understanding of what you are writing about.

SUBMITTING YOUR ASSIGNMENT:

You will need to submit your assignment via the learnonline course site. Assignments are NOT to be emailed. You should include a header or footer with your name on every page with page numbers. You need to submit 2 documents.:

1: Part 2: Play Plan

2: Part 1: Essay with reference list

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FEEDBACK FORM

Look carefully at the criteria on the feedback rubric below for a clear idea of the expectations for this assignment.

Look at the feedback comment form below. This will give you an idea of the typical areas for improvement for this essay. Read through this comment list point by point and ask yourself whether you have made similar errors in your assignment. Then go back and make improvements before submission.

SOME POINTS:

Spend time early on in planning & preparing for your assignment, working out what your key points will be and how you will structure your writing. The more work you put into this part, the easier it will be when it comes to writing the final assignment.

In the essay make the key points/themes clear. If you write observation is important in planning play, this does not effectively tell the marker anything about your understanding of the topic. You need to define/describe and apply/illustrate each concept/theory. For example it would be better to say: Observation is the ..and is important because.'

Reason 1Reason 2

Reason 3 etc

Illustrate with an example

Relate to your Play Plan

Consider what key definitions might be useful to include in the rationale. Tell the reader what you mean by these terms to set the context for your further discussion.

Use clear, complete sentences and avoid using I. Remember to include your reference(s), i.e. the source(s) that you will be using to support your position. Academic writing means that you are not just providing your own personal opinion (I think...), you are providing an informed opinion that is based on your readings and the work of others and so referencing also gives your work argument validity and depth.

Check to see that your points are ordered logically - one idea leads to the next (the structure).

Always check that a key idea relates to the topic at hand e.g. It would be incorrect to spend time discussing the adult role in play when it is not on the assessment criteria and would not be serving the purpose of your assignment.

Remember to proofread your essay carefully. Each sentence that you write should be clear, concise, complete, grammatically correct, and informative;

EDUC 1102 Assignment 2 Feedback Comments

Learning Through Play Dr Jane Webb-Williams

Define terms you must define all terms used within your essay. If you do not define the terms used then it is assumed you do not understand them.

Explain concepts you need to explain the concepts you have mentioned in more detail to demonstrate your understanding

Unclear your argument/discussion is muddled and unclear.

Relevance to your play plan you need to relate your discussion to your play plan.

Repeat there are parts of your assignment where you have repeated work

Referencing insufficient references included in your work. Your work needs to be supported by theory and research.

Referencing your referencing within the text needs improvement. Please consult the APA guide.

Your reference list needs to be improved. There are errors in format or content.

Referencing- this source is inappropriate references need to be from academic, credible, valid sources.

Academic language try to avoid the use of I, we or you in the assignment and instead use the third person.

Do not rely on long quotes from books or journals as this does not demonstrate your understanding try to paraphrase yourself instead.

Grammar grammar and/or punctuation needs improvement.

Spelling please ensure you spell check before submission.

Instructions you have not followed the guidelines correctly and have made errors in regard to format, font size and/or template.

Student name: Assignment 2: Learning Through Play Marker name:

EDUC 1102 Learning Through Play Play plan 20% of the grade (word limit: 2 pages of A4)

Play Plan Criteria

20% of the grade (word limit: 2 pages of A4) HD

85100%

An excellent piece of work D

7584%

A very good attempt exhibiting high quality work in most areas C

6574%

A good attempt exhibiting quality work in some areas P1

5564%

A sound attempt, exhibiting basic levels of competency P2

5054%

Just passable F

Under 49%

Not passable requires significant improvement

Submission of a Play Plan that is based on childrens interests. The plan must adhere to the guidelines with regard to content & presentation

Plans are very well-refined and creative, showing sophisticated understanding for planning playful learning experiences. Plans are comprehensive showing excellent understanding for planning playful learning experiences Plans are clear showing proficiency in understanding for planning playful learning experiences. Plans demonstrate sound understanding for planning playful learning experiences Plans demonstrate some understanding for planning basic playful learning experiences Plans demonstrate inappropriate or inadequate understanding for planning playful learning experiences.

Rationale Criteria

30% of grade (word limit: 1350 words) HD D C P1 P2 F

Planning Considerations.

Discusses planning considerations in relation to play-based learning in Junior Primary/ECE settings. Outstanding discussion of the planning play-based learning with sophisticated articulation of concepts in relation to the play plan. Very good discussion of the planning play-based learning with excellent articulation of concepts in relation to the play plan. Good discussion of the planning play-based learning with clear articulation of concepts in relation to the play plan. Sound discussion of the planning play-based learning with reasonable articulation of concepts in relation to the play plan. Limited discussion of the planning play-based learning with basic articulation of concepts in relation to the play plan. Poor discussion of the planning play-based learning with inadequate articulation of concepts in relation to the play plan.

Play & Learning

Discusses how play enhances the development of the chosen curriculum focus and importance of play in relation to the play plan. Excellent discussion related to the play plan which demonstrates sophisticated knowledge and understanding about play & curriculum. Very good discussion related to the play plan which demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding about play & curriculum. Good discussion related to the play plan which demonstrates good knowledge and understanding about play & curriculum. Sound discussion related to the play plan which demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding about play & curriculum. Adequate discussion related to the play plan which demonstrates very basic knowledge and understanding about play & curriculum. Very limited discussion related to the play plan which demonstrates poor knowledge and understanding about play & curriculum.

Outdoor OR Technology Considerations

Discuss the importance of outdoor or technology within playful learning. Provides justification in relation to play plan. Outstanding discussion of the importance of outdoor or technology with sophisticated justification in relation to play plan. Very good discussion of the importance of outdoor or technology with sophisticated justification in relation to play plan. Good discussion of the importance of outdoor or technology with good justification in relation to play plan. Sound discussion of the importance of outdoor or technology with reasonable justification in relation to play plan. Limited discussion of the importance of outdoor or technology. Basic justification in relation to play plan. Unsatisfactory discussion of the importance of outdoor or technology with inadequate justification in relation to play plan.

Play & Social/Emotional development

Discusses the importance of Partens Categories of play or Golemans emotional intelligences developed through playful learning. Provides examples in relation to play plan. Excellent discussion with outstanding examples in relation to play plan. Very good discussion with excellent examples in relation to play plan. Good discussion with good examples in relation to play plan. Sound discussion with reasonable examples in relation to play plan. Adequate discussion with basic examples in relation to play plan. Poor discussion with poor or no examples in relation to play plan.

Referencing

Supports the discussion with at least 6 academic references using the APA system of referencing. At least 4 of the references should be course readings.

All referencing in APA style is meticulously implemented.

Discussion supported with academic references which demonstrates excellent understanding of course readings and evidence of extensive scholarly reading. All referencing in APA style is accurately implemented.

Discussion supported with academic references which demonstrates very good understanding of course readings and evidence of broad scholarly reading Most referencing in APA style is accurately represented

Discussion supported with academic references which demonstrates good understanding of course readings and evidence of some scholarly reading. References usually conform to APA style conventions

Discussion supported with academic references which demonstrates adequate understanding of course readings.

Limited and inconsistent use of APA style.

Discussion supported with academic references which demonstrates some understanding of course readings. References fail to conform to APA style.

Discussion is inadequately supported with academic references and fails to demonstrate understanding of course readings.

Writing

Clear, effective written expression, sentence structure, punctuation, grammar and spelling.

No grammatical errors or spelling mistakes; extensive vocabulary and written expression is fluent and concise

Almost no grammatical errors /or spelling mistakes; varied vocabulary and good fluency of expression

Minor grammatical errors and/or spelling mistakes; good vocabulary and fluency of expression

Some grammatical errors and/or spelling mistakes; reasonable vocabulary; written expression is satisfactory Many grammatical errors and/or spelling mistakes; vocabulary is limited; written expression requires some improvement Large number of grammatical errors and spelling mistakes and/or incoherent, lacks organisation.

Summary Feedback Comment:

Grade for Assignment 2:

Assignment 2

Objectives being assessed: CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5

50% of Course Total

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Further information on re-marking and re-submission is available in the academic policy, AB-68 P4 Re-marking and Re-submission ProcedureAssignment 2 #: Presentation, Play Plan & Rationale Essay (Graded 50% total)You are required to plan a play learning experience for a small inclusive group of young children in an early years or junior primary school setting (0-3 years, 3-5 years or 5-8 years) . You will create a plan and provide a reasoned argument outlining the decision making involved in the creation of the plan (you will be provided with a play plan template and a rational essay template to support you) .There are 2 parts of the assignmentPlay plan 20 % of grade for assignment 2Rationale Essay 30% of grade for assignment 2The purpose of this assignment is to analyse, rationalise and justify your planning with reference to the broad spectrum of readings studied within the course to date and your own reading. You will in essence, be justifying/providing reasons for your plan and strategies used through academic debate. It is important that your rationale is founded upon research and you relate your arguments to your plan in the essay to illustrate your discussion. You will demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of: planning based on childrens interests and observations, the EYLF & Australian curriculum and the adult role in childrens play. The full criteria for the task is available on learnonline course site.- Play Plan - (Formative Feedback)To support you in the successful completion of Assignment 2 we require you to complete a presentation of your Play Plan in week 11.If you are an internal student you will be allocated some time in workshops to work in groups in weeks 8, 9 and 10 - however it is still expected that you contribute your own time to this work. You will present the plan to your peers and tutor in your week 11 tutorial. Your group is expected to present for approximately 5 minutes. Your group presentation will need to use a tool such as Powerpoint to ensure your plan is clearly understood by the audience. Your group is also expected to set up a Learning Centre with materials as a 'Provocation for learning' as you would for the group of children you are planning for, allowing the audience to gain an understanding of the planned activity. You will include photos of the learning centre in the final submission of assignment 2.If you are an online student you will develop your plan independently alongside asking questions and checking ideas on the online forums. You will present a video of your plan to your peers and tutor in the forum. You will need to use a tool such as Powerpoint. You are expected to set up a Learning Centre with materials as a 'Provocation for learning' as you would for the group of children you are planning for, allowing the audience to gain an understanding of the planned activity - you will include these photos in the final submission of assignment 2.All presentations, online and internal, will receive formative feedback from tutors and peers. The peer review process involves you identifying areas of strength and areas for improvement in the presentations you have observed. This process means that by the end of the presentations you will be armed with valuable information and feedback which you can use in Assignment 2. After the presentation you will have approximately 1 week to act on the feedback and make any changes necessary before you submit your play plan and rationale by the due date.The formative feedback presentation will support you in the content for assignment 2 and will give you an opportunity to gain feedback on your plan and rationale. This means you will have the chance to experiment, take risks and learn without the fear of being graded. It is a chance for you to learn and gain feedback for your assignment.Grading - Plan & Rationale (Summative)Students are graded individually on assignment 2. Students are NOT marked as a group. This applies to online and internal students. The marking criteria rubric for the task is available on learnonline course site.Note: If you are internal student, the play plan is initially developed in groups and presented in groups . However after the presentations you need to work independently on your play plans and rationale.Word Count/ Page limitThe overall word count for Assignment 2 is made up as follows:Play plan 20 % - 2 pages of A4 (strict page limits apply - the play plan should be no more than 2 pages of A4 with 11 point Calibri font)Rationale 30% - 1,350 words (plus or minus 10%) (Please make sure you specify the word count at the bottom of your assignment)Penalties apply if the word count or number of page limits are not adhered to.The word count DOES NOT include the reference list. The intext references and direct quotes in the text (APA Style referencing) are INCLUDED in the word count.ReferencingYou are expected to apply the conventions of academic writing and referencing. The APA referencing system must be used within the paper and in the reference list. The APA Referencing Guide is available online.StructureA template will be given to you to support you in this assignment.All pages will have a header which will include your name, student ID, course name and tutor.All pages will be numbered. A minimum of 1.5 line spacing and font size minimum of 11 is required.This assignment must be submitted as a WORD doc through Learnonline. Pdf files are NOT permitted for this assignment.

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Assessment SubmissionAll assignment submissions are to be made through Learnonline unless otherwise stated in the Course Outline.It is the responsibility of the student to make sure they upload their assignment by the due date. We urge students to upload their essays to the learnonline site 24 hours before the due dateso any issues such as difficulty uploading, internet access or file type errors can be sorted out without missing the deadline. It is the students responsibility to successfully upload their files before the due date and time. Issues to do with uploading or corrupted files will not be considered as a valid reason and the assignment will be marked as a late submission.Emails will not be accepted as assignments and thus will not be marked.