Assessment 1: Report
TITLE Early childhood curriculum approaches, learning, and pedagogy
WEIGHTING 40%
LENGTH 2200 words
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Evaluate a diverse range of contemporary perspectives on early childhood curriculum and approaches to the curriculum for the provision of early childhood education and care to young children.
Critique effective early childhood pedagogy and teaching strategies that support young children’s learning and development.
DUE SEP 26
For this assessment, you will need to construct a report that examines contemporary early childhood curriculum approaches in the context of learning provision and pedagogical practice. Ensure your report addresses the following:
Part A (400 words):
Define the following in relation to contemporary early childhood contexts:
Curriculum
Pedagogies
Part B (500 words):
Discuss the significance of play-based pedagogies and achieving balance in play-based pedagogies in early childhood learning provision.
Part C (1300 words):
Choose 4 (four) approaches to curriculum that you determine as essential for an early childhood teacher.
- Adult-centred approach -> adult-led approach -> guided learning approach -> child-led approach
- Segregated approach -> thematic approach -> integrated approach
- Individual developmental approach -> community of learners approach
- Predetermined approach -> emergent approach
For each of your chosen approaches describe the continuum in relation to;
- Young children’s learning provision
- Your personal pedagogical practices
