Reference no: EM133873723
Designing Early Learning Environments, Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Assessment Objective
The objective of this assessment is to assess student's comprehension of applying principles of early learning environment design and learning theory, their ability to critically evaluate the effectiveness of the environment for children's learning, development and wellbeing and their skills in make recommendations for reasonable improvement and the benefits of the improvement. Get online assignment help from Ph.D. experts!
Instruction:
Instructions to Students Visit a Local Public Playground:
Selecting local public playground
Photographic Documentation: Capture photographs of the entire playground and different specific areas (e.g., play structures, seating, open spaces, gardens). These images will serve as a visual basis for your evaluation.
Critical Evaluation: Apply principles of early learning environment design and relevant learning theories to assess the playground's effectiveness. Consider aspects including safety and accessibility, engagement, interaction opportunities for physical, social, and cognitive development and inclusivity for children of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Recommendations for Improvement:
Based on your evaluation, propose reasonable improvements to enhance the playground's effectiveness. Discuss the benefits of these improvements for children's learning, development, and wellbeing.
Presentation:
Present your analysis and evaluation visually in a large poster format (A1 size) or PowerPoint. The poster should effectively communicate your findings, incorporating:
Key evaluation points
Photographic evidence
Improvement recommendations and their benefits
Visual appeal and clarity
Class Presentation:
Each student is required to present their poster/PowerPoint to the class, 3-5 minutes. Prepare to highlight key findings, discuss your evaluation process, and explain your recommendations. Be ready to answer questions from your peers and instructor. It is important to adhere timeframe.