REFLECTIVE JOURNAL ECE7003

REFLECTIVE JOURNAL

ASSESSMENT 3

ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

PURPOSE

The purpose of this assessment task is to:

Create a play journal of early childhood experiences reflective of the languages of maths, science, technology and movement. This will comprise of observations and reflections gathered throughout the unit and while on placement.

The unit learning outcomes assessed are:

• LO1: Articulate the value ofplaceand childrens agency in play

• LO2: Elucidate the language of maths, science,technologyandmovementin the context of early childhood and play

• LO3: Evaluate physical activity, health and wellbeing as defined in policy documents, development theories, and curriculum frameworks.

ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE

For this task you are to create a journal using 6 entries from your Playwork Placement field diary, with reflection on the following topics (200 words each):

1. Childrens play and the language of science

1. Childrens play and the language of maths

1. Childrens play and the language of movement

1. Children's play and the language of technology

1. How has this unit influenced your thinking about childrens play and learning?

1. How might you connect Playwork to ideas in an Australian early learning framework (Belonging, Being, Becoming EYLF/VEYLDF)

You will include a photo, video or written observation from your Playwork Field Diary for each question.

PLEASE NOTE:

All reflections should include a discussion of theory from the unit.

Tasks that do not include theory from the unit or reflect the unit content will receive a zero (0) grade.

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

Please ensure that your journal:

• Responds to the 6 topics

• Links to the unit content

• Is laid out in a thoughtful, engaging and organised manner.

• Contains at least 6 references.

• Documents your ideas in a variety of ways, for example by using photographs, drawings and notes from on-site observations or discussions.

Further details on what to include in each entry:

1. Childrens play and the language of science

1. Childrens play and the language of maths

1. Childrens play and the language of movement

1. Children's play and the language of technology

For these entries, take into consideration the following:

What did you observe children doing while on placement?Could you see possibilities and potential for play and the language of (science/maths/movement/technology)?

What theories does this link to?

Why is this observation significant to you?

5. How has this unit influenced your thinking about childrens play and learning?

For this entry, take into consideration the following:

What aspects of the unit do you want to embed in your pedagogical practice?

Why is it important to you?

What theories have you connected with?

How will you ensure this is a part of your everyday teaching practice?

Hint: Think about, your image of the teacher and your image of the child, as these areintrinsically linked to your pedagogical practice.

6. Howmight you connect Playwork to ideas (not outcomes) in an Australian early learning framework (Belonging, Being, Becoming EYLF/VEYLDF)

For this entry, take into consideration the following:

Can you find evidence of Playwork Principles and working in a Playwork style in the EYLF orVEYLDF?

How can you explain this Playwork in reference to the framework documents?

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The following levels of criteria will be used to grade this assessment task:

• Criterion 1:Journal entries (10)

• Criterion 2: Use of theory and literature

• Criterion 3: Documentation of ideas

• Criterion 4: Referencing and Academic Integrity

AccessAssessment 3: Journalfor the full marking criteria.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your completed assessment electronically via the Dropbox:Assessment 3 - Journal

Ensure your details (Full Name and Student ID) are presented clearly on the assessment.