Reference no: EM134019720
Professional Experience
Assessment: Pedagogical Documentation
Description: In alignment with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) (Australian Government Department of Education [AGDE], 2022), you are required to complete some steps of the planning cycle. This involves observing children's learning, analysing the observation data, and using this analysis to develop one lesson plan. Understanding children's development is important when interpreting observations and planning appropriate learning experiences.
Step 1: Choose ONLY one (1) video from provided list and watch the video
1. Marking with coloured pencils
2. Sandpit play
3. A very young child putting a bib on a doll
4. Mint tea and a chat
Step 2: Use the provided template to write an anecdotal observation.
What can be learnt about a child from observations:
Their interests and passions
Their personality
How they cope with challenging situations
Expressions of their culture
Their emerging competencies (social, emotional, language cognitive and physical)
What is an anecdotal observation?
A factual narrative describing what a child says and does in a specific moment.
How to write an anecdotal observation?
Write in Past Tense
Stick to facts only
Be objective (No judgement words)
Words and phrases to avoid Words and phrase to use
The child loves/hates/likes/enjoys.... He/she often chooses...
He/she spends a long time at.... He/she spent five minutes doing...
It seems/appears like... I saw him/her...
I thought/felt/wonder... I heard he/she say...
He/she does... very well He/she said...
He/she is bad at...
Capture children's exact words
An example:
C sat at the drawing table with three other children. She selected a blue marker and drew several circular shapes on the paper. She looked at the educator and said, "This is my family." C then added two smaller circles and pointed to them, said, "These are the babies." She smiled and continued drawing for approximately five minutes before placing the marker back in the container.
Step 3: Analysis observations.
Evidence - Interpretation - Theory
Tips:
Identify what skills, dispositions, or understandings are emerging
Link with evidence: which exact actions or words show this
Link with theories: which theory explain this learning
Extension based on the analysis. Using quantitative research techniques and systematic observation methods can help support evidence-based analysis of children's learning.
Consider children as capable & Competent learners:
Using strengths-based language:
Step 4: Planning
Name this learning experience you have designed
Set Learning goals
Tips:
Use non-judgemental and strengths-based language
Ensure goals are developmentally appropriate
Formula:
For children to develop (learning goals) by (how the experience enables it).
Example:
For children to develop problem-solving skills through open-ended building construction.
List the materials to be used during this learning experience
Explain the teacher's role (e.g. facilitator, role model ....)
Examples:
The teacher will scaffold learning by offering prompts and suggestions when appropriate, allowing children to lead their own learning. Effective communication skills and motivation support positive interactions between educators and children during the learning process.
Step 4: Implementation
Provide a clear, step by step implementation plan
Guidelines:
Explain how children will be gathered and how a smooth transition will be ensured
Describe how the experience will be introduced to the children
For each step, include detailed teaching strategies that clearly outline the educator's role and actions
Intentional teaching strategies: Effective communication strategy practices can assist educators when introducing and facilitating learning experiences.
Step 5: Ensure that a complete reference list is included, along with appropriate in-text citations.