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Fortnightly reflection
Learning Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Learning Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Learning Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Learning Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
Learning Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators.
Early Childhood Pedagogy
• "The term pedagogy refers to the holistic nature of early childhood educators' professional practice (especially those aspects that involve building and nurturing relationships), curriculum decision-making, teaching and learning." (BELONGING, BEING & BECOMING, The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia, p. 11)
• Using the definition above, describe what influences your pedagogy and how you see that influence your work with young children.
Principles - did you do this last week???
• "The Principles underpin practice that is focused on assisting all children to make progress in relation to the Learning Outcomes." (BELONGING, BEING & BECOMING, The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia, p. 12)
1. Secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships
2. Partnerships
3. High expectations and Equity
4. Respect for diversity
5. Ongoing learning and reflective practice
• Choosing ONE of the principle above, describe how you will underpin your practice reflecting on what theories, philosophies and understandings shape and assist your work. Who is advantaged or disadvantaged when I work in this way?
When educators reflect on their role in children's learning and assessment they reflect on their own views and understandings of early childhood theory, research and practice. (BELONGING, BEING & BECOMING, The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia, p. 17)
• Choosing to focus on ONE of the following practice:
1. Holistic approaches
2. Responsiveness to children
3. Learning through play
4. Intentional teaching
5. Continuity of learning and transitions
• Describe how in practice that looks and sounds like. Include theories, philosophies and understandings that may underpin that practice.