Reference no: EM134007471

Theory to Practice: Competency and Capability of Preschoolers

Assessment Name: Portfolio

Task Description:
This Portfolio is comprised of two tasks submitted as one Word document. Write in full paragraphs with no bullet points/numbered lists.

Task 1: Professional Philosophy (approximately 500 words)
Write your professional philosophy statement for working with Preschool age children. Include four (4) important aspects of preschoolers' learning and development that have been focused on in the unit from the following:

Diversity and inclusion
Relationships
Quality
Transition to school
Supporting pro-social competencies

Links to relevant theoretical perspectives must be made. Understanding relationships and child learning contexts may support stronger critical reflections within the portfolio task.

Task 2: Goals and Critical Reflection (approximately 1000 words)
Set 4 personal goals that you want to achieve on your forthcoming professional experience with Preschoolers. Critically reflect on these goals and consider 1 challenge that could prevent you from achieving each goal (4 challenges in total). Discuss how you will overcome each challenge. Make links to the unit text, the NQS and EYLF in your discussions.

Using reflective strategies connected to development and professional practice can strengthen your discussion and critical analysis.

Referencing and Formatting Requirements:

APA Referencing style is required.
Include one reference list for all responses on a new page at the end of the task.
A minimum of 8 academic sources are required.
Sources must include:
EYLF v2.0 (AGDE, 2022)
NQS (ACECQA, 2018)
Unit text
Broader authoritative literature such as textbooks and peer-reviewed articles.
Use APA 7 formatting throughout including indented paragraphs and double-lined spacing.
No contents page is required.

Submission Requirements:

Include the completed SCU coversheet.
Submit via Turnitin on Blackboard.
Download the Digital Receipt after submission.
Submit before the due date and time.

Academic Integrity Requirements:

Generative AI tools such as Grammarly Premium may only be used ethically for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and written expression checks.
You must write in your own words.
Any GenAI usage must be acknowledged with evidence such as screenshots included in an appendix.
GenAI must not be used to generate ideas or content for the assessment.

Marking Criteria:

Professional Philosophy
Clarity, coherence, and critical engagement with four important aspects of preschool learning and development.

Goal Setting and Relevance
Quality, clarity, and relevance of professional placement goals aligned with preschool context.

Critical Reflection and Challenges
Depth of reflection on goals, identification of challenges, and strategies for overcoming them with links to literature and frameworks.

Academic Literacy
Academic writing quality, APA 7 referencing, professional language, correct word count, and minimum 8 academic references.