The early learning framework is the focus of this analytical essay. The ACC(2015)states that this is a framework that ‘works as a guide, containing a code of principles and practices’. It consists of five main learning outcomes, as well as sub outcomes.The purpose of this essay is going to be to analyse the guideline document,and to learn about the role of the educator in enhancing a childs learning from birth to primary school age. The Early learning framework (2008)states that ‘the framework was developed for the Australian Government by early childhood Australia(2008).It was formed to provide ongoing professional support to services as they engage in the learning framework implementation process. It also states that it was formed with considerable …show more content…
The ACC states that the program was formed to allow a educator to create a learning program to build on the students likes, interest and abilities. All the while maintaining a strong connection with the student’s families. The early learning framework (2008) states that is is a foundation of principles as well as practices and learning outcomes.Its most prominent purpose is to lay a firm foundation for future learners.EYLC(2008)states that ‘it is most commonly used by educators to reflect a students learning,how that student learns,and how to make sure they are a successful learner all the way through …show more content…
It asks us to think, reflect, and use our knowledge and our best judgement to design a curriculum for children. This process is referred to curriculum decision making. The EYLF guides educators to think about curriculum decisions. One of the main concerns that educators will have is the implementation of the correct curriculum which reflects the EYLF. Each experience that is added onto a curriculum plan needs to have a Learning Outcome that children will achieve through the experience as well as an input key to justify where the experience has come from. As long as this is added then this is one of the ways to validate how the curriculum links to the Early Years Learning Framework. Educators need to be familiar with the terminology, principles, practices and the learning outcomes. Reflect on current practices on how it could fit in with the EYLF. Begin to interpret observations of children and their interests and look at which Learning Outcomes are being reflected in the documentation. For children’s individual records, gather portfolios for each individual child to document children’s
Tickell, C., 2011. The Early Years: Foundations for life, health and learning. An independent report on the Early Years Foundation Stage to Her Majesty’s Government. London: HMG
When UDL is infused with fidelity, assessment can be instruments for enhancing motivation. Motivation is the product of Exception and Value. Analysis of student skills and interests, equips instructors with students’ zone of proximal development, as well as what they value. Increasing either or both factors corresponds to student engagement. It is not enough to provide information in hopes that learners will attain the objective. They must be engaged in authentic learning experiences. Okemos is responsive to this monumental task. The continuum of service that it provides makes a significant attempt to address the varying needs of the student body. In the middle school, there are co-taught classes, skills labs, standard classrooms, Montessori classrooms, Honors, as well as Special education, in addition to the arts and tactile opportunities. Each student has a school-provided one to one devices. All classrooms are equipped with Neos, Smartboards and microphone-equipped sound systems. Despite these amenities and a host of fantastic personnel, instructional practice that is truly twenty-first century minded and engaging is in progress. Students in Okemos receive an outstanding education, AND it is still
Early years frameworks have an emphasis on a personal approach to learning and development as due to socio-economic changes children are having to spend longer periods away from their carers and therefore need extra care to support their emotional well being. There is also an emphasis on the needs of individual children. This is because children all develop at different rates, are unique and come from a range of backgrounds. All of this means that they will have different needs and will be interested in different things so in order to thrive will need a range of different
Curtis, A. & O’Hagan, M. (2003). Care and Education in Early Childhood: A Student's Guide to Theory and Practice. London: RoutledgeFalmer.
The curriculum in my classroom will utilize hands-on activities and concrete materials. The curriculum selected for my classroom will be researched-based, multi-dimensional, and support children’s development in all aspects. Children of all levels will be supported through intentionally planned experiences. There will be a balance between teacher planned activities and activities that emerge from the children’s interest.
From the perspective I have at this stage in my journey in the early childhood education field, I would like to share what I have come to value and believe in regards to early learning and care by looking at my philosophy statement. To begin we will look at the statement and highlight three key features and find out why they are important to me, then we will see what they will look like in my practice, and lastly we will examine these ideas closely by looking at where they originated. By taking an in-depth look at my philosophy statement we will better understand the motivation behind my practice which I hope to continue to refine and refresh as I gain more knowledge and experience.
So the curriculum will be designed and delivered using an approach that includes the following premises:
Educational experiences require learning to be purposeful. The curriculum enables teachers to engage students through relatable experiences as it is a guide that offers teachers outlines of appropriate learning stages for students (Webster & Ryan, 2014). By having the curriculum as a guide enables teachers to have the ability to build sstronger relationships with students by moving away from old school text books and creating their own quality pedagogy (LeFevre, 2014). The Australian Curriculum also provides teachers with seven general capabilities which allows them to create successful, confident, creative and active individuals (Australian Curriculum, 2017). This knowledge of the curriculum is imperative to quality pedagogy as it gives educators a guide, which if they follow, will equip students to live and work succesfully in the 21st century, which I believe is one of the main goals of educators. The curriculum also provides teachers with oppurtunities in relation to professionalisim which is key to the development of quality pedagogy (Gerrard et al.,
Additionally, a high quality early childhood program highlights on developmentally appropriate curriculum. I believe an early childhood classroom should be flexible, stimulating, clean, safe and organized. It should be a place where students can be engaged in learning through interacting with things around them.
Early Childhood Education illustrates the teaching and care of children in other environments outside of the home. Early childhood centers on the development of all children no matter their gender, race, abilities, or ethnic orientation and gives knowledge of early childhood learning process, which entails values, culture, desires of parents for their children, and especially a child’s need for knowledgeable functionality in society.
How one plans to tackle all of the challenges will help them when making decisions in the future. To many people, early childhood education is unnecessary. I realize that going into this teaching field, I will most likely have to interact with adults who will argue that it is useless. There are a lot of thorny issues surrounding the professionalization of early childhood education (“The Challenges of Professionalizing ECE Workforce”). I am prepared to talk to adults about my beliefs and the importance of the program. As I go into this career with the knowledge of this, I will be more prepared on how to handle those who have a different opinion than I
Curriculum is important being it’s the underlying factor that plays a role in determining ones growth, achievement and success. The majority of curriculum con...
Early childhood education is crucial to establish an education foundation throughout a young child’s life. These programs are usually for kids ranging from birth to about the age of five. Haider (2013) states that early childhood education is an “important aspect of a child’s education with respect to their developmental progress”(p139). Haider is right about this type of education being an important aspect to their development because if children do not attend these programs then they more likely to not have certain skills and abilities that get them ready for school. It gets the children ready for elementary school and teaches them
Care and education have become a part of children’s daily lives in Ireland and England outside the home in childcare services. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the statutory curriculum framework for children up to the age of five in England. It was first introduced in 2008 and on the 1st of September 2012 a new revised document was published. Aistear, published in 2009, is Ireland’s first early year’s curriculum framework for children from birth to six years of age. A curriculum framework is a scaffold or support for the development of a curriculum that can be used in childcare settings. A curriculum framework can also be used in partnership with parents when developing a curriculum. This paper will compare and contrast these two curriculum frameworks in relation to philosophy, content, pedagogical practices and expected/targeted outcomes for children. Due to the limits of this paper, it will only be possible to develop an overview of the similarities and differences.
Wortham, S. (2009). Early childhood curriculum developmental bases for learning and teaching. Pearson Education Inc. New Jersey, USA.