This assignment requires you to write a report on some of the key ideas represented and explored throughout this unit. In this report, you should use reflective practice techniques to analyse opportunities for pedagogical changes in education and care services that will drive continuous improvement and achieve the best outcomes for children and families.
This assignment supports unit learning outcomes 3, 4 and 5.
You are required to research and report on opportunities for pedagogical changes in education and care services that will drive continuous improvement and achieve the best outcomes for children and families. The purpose of this report is to inform newly graduated Early Childhood teachers in Australia.
Utilise the following headings for the structure of your report:
Executive summary (approximately 200 words)
A short sharp summary of the whole report—this should always be completed last.
Introduction (approximately 300 words)
Introduce your chosen key idea/topics from the unit and briefly outline the main points of your report.
Examine and discuss (approximately 1200 words)
Examine and discuss the key benefits of the following:
- Relevant quality improvement processes
- The debate about what constitutes ‘quality’ in children’s education and care services in Australia
- Assessment and rating and exceeding themes
- Relevant legislation, standards and codes, policies and procedures—the selection of these should relate to the key ideas you discuss in your work. You may need to search wider for more suitable examples
- Supporting theoretical perspective as highlighted in the educator’s guide
- Effective leadership strategies
Conclusion
Include a short summary of key points and recommendations for education and care services in Australia to drive pedagogical change and innovation to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.
To receive maximum marks, you must demonstrate clarity and understanding of the topic and offer interpretation of the issues and implications in conjunction with a high level of scholarship by demonstrating the use of APA 7th edition style referencing.
