Reference no: EM133998417 , Length: 4000 Words
Professional Experience
Assessment: Learning by Inquiry
Description
In this task, you will engage in a learning by inquiry journey from week 1 of your placement. These are the steps that you will complete:
Establish content and context for learning
Refine an inquiry question and engage in professional learning
Create an action plan to apply knowledge to teaching practice No AI shortcuts — Only authentic assignment help from real expert tutors.
Implement the action plan after consultation with your mentor teacher
Evaluate the effectiveness of practice
INQUIRY QUESTION
Write your inquiry question using SMART goals:
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Timely
The inquiry should align with:
EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework)
NQS (National Quality Standards)
CONTENT AND CONTEXT FOR LEARNING (≈300 WORDS)
Include:
Learning environment description
Indoor/outdoor setting
Age group
Materials and setup
Teaching strategies
Based on children's interests
Linked to EYLF outcomes
Explanation of choices
Why strategies are appropriate
Link to developmental needs
THE CONTEXT OF LEARNERS (≈300 WORDS)
Discuss your focus children:
Age range: 6 months - 5 years
Backgrounds and abilities
Strengths and needs
Include:
Social skills
Language development
Physical abilities
Emotional needs
FOCUS CHILDREN SUMMARIES
Provide summaries for selected children:
Focus Child 1
Focus Child 2
Focus Child 3
THE CONTEXT OF LEARNING (≈70 WORDS)
Attach developmental summaries
Use placement forms
LINK BETWEEN LEARNING & INQUIRY (≈300 WORDS)
Explain:
How inquiry connects to children's needs
How planning supports learning
PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION
Weekly Plan (Weeks 3-5)
Include a table with:
Learning outcomes
Teaching strategies
Resources
Evidence of learning
DISCUSSION WITH MENTOR TEACHER
Include:
Date of discussion
Mentor teacher name
Discuss:
Group size
Timing
Safety considerations
Transitions
Implementation steps
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (≈500 WORDS)
Reflect on:
Learning outcomes achieved
Success of strategies
Challenges faced
Improvements needed
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
Did children engage in the program?
What changes would you make?
How did this improve your teaching?
Were children's needs met?