Hello, This is for Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. You need to do the following: 1) Assessment Task 1 2) Assessment Task 3 3) Assessment Task 4 The childcare centre that this is...

Hello,

This is for Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. You need to do the following:

1) Assessment Task 1

2) Assessment Task 3

3) Assessment Task 4

The childcare centre that this is based on has a Reggio Emilia approach, hence they mostly use natural-based products, items and environment - Nido Early School. For the photos, please go to
https://www.facebook.com/pg/nidoprahran/photos/?ref=page_internal
(copy and paste the relevant photos with faces covered). The answers should be realistic as it is based on a lived experience. There are the two main sources that you will need to answer some questions that have been attached: Early Years Learning Framework National Quality Standard. There are also other resources needed such as the Education and Care Services National Regulations, etc. Some of the information have been filled (age, initials).

Thank you very much

QUESTION 1 Match up the following Education and Care Services National Regulations by drawing a line between the Regulation number and the description. Regulation number Description 77 Care service must be well ventilated with adequate natural light and be maintained at a suitable temperature for children. 113 A Service must have outdoor space to allow children to explore and experience the natural environment. 110 Children should be encouraged to express themselves and their opinions and undertake experiences that encourage self-reliance and self-esteem. 155 The approved provider of a Service must ensure that there are adequate health and hygiene practices. QUESTION 2 Choose one of the quality areas in the National Quality Standards and explain how this quality area relates to how care is provided to children. Your answer should be approximately 100-150 words. QUESTION 3 Article 2 of the Rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child talks about the rights of a child to be free from discrimination. In your own words, what does this mean in your role of an early childhood educator? QUESTION 4 a) For each of the developmental areas listed, list three things you would expect to observe for each child’s age. Developmental area Child aged 2-3 Child aged 5 Physical Social Emotional b) Complete the following table in relation to recommended physical activity guidelines for children in Australia and provide age suitable examples of activities. Age of child Physical activity recommendations Examples of three suitable activities that can be offered Under two years Two to five years Five to twelve years c) Describe six benefits of children participating in regular physical activity. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. QUESTION 5 a) What are some strategies you can use to let children know it’s time to make a transition? Provide at least three examples. 1. 2. 3. b) What strategies can be used so that children do not feel hurried during a transition and have the opportunity to finish what they are doing where possible? c) What role does the educator play during a transition? d) How could a child who is reluctant or distressed about making a transition be supported? QUESTION 6 a) What sun safety practices must be in place in an early childhood care service? (List at least five) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. b) Why is it important to be exposed to a balanced level of UV radiation? QUESTION 7 a) List four strategies you can use to encourage children to have good hand washing practices before meals. 1. 2. 3. 4. b) What are three reasons that we need to wash hands to prevent spread of infection? 1. 2. 3. QUESTION 8 Explain what you would do in each of the following circumstances. Circumstance What would you do? Henry is wearing his shirt back to front because he likes the picture that is on the back. Amad has put his shoes on the wrong feet. Zedi has put on a girl’s dress which he is parading around in. He wants to leave it on for lunch time. Hilda refuses to put a hat on outside. Billy has come to the Service today in just a T-shirt. It is very cold outside and it is time to go out to play. For religious reasons, A’ishah’s mother has said that she must wear tights under her dress and under no circumstances have bare legs. Today A’ishah has had a toileting accident and she does not have a spare pair of tights with her. QUESTION 9 a) Design an outdoor learning environment that would suit a group of three year olds. The environment must: · Be suitable for children to create their own activities without being reliant on adults. · Have natural materials · Be interesting. You may draw a picture or attach a photo if you wish – or you can describe your environment in words. b) How does the environment you have designed relate to the outcomes in the Learning Framework? QUESTION 10 Ollie is a very bright boy. He loves to play computer games, which he excels at. He enjoys physical activity but only when he is confident in what he is doing. Sometimes he will lash out physically at these times. This behaviour has got worse since he moved up into the pre-schooler’s room earlier this month. a) What do you think are the two reasons that cause Ollie’s challenging behaviour? 1. 2. b) What are three techniques that could help to guide Ollie’s behaviour? 1. 2. 3. ASSESSMENT TASK 3: CARING FOR CHILD – CHILD 1 Complete this journal for two days while providing care for the child. You must complete each part of the journal. You should ensure that the journal is in line with policies and procedures, the National Quality Framework and the approved learning framework. BABY/TODDLER 1 Age of child (must be between two and six) 4 years old How will you refer to this child? Do not use the child’s name. (Examples: Child 1; Child M; Mary etc.) Child V (Female) Day 1 Date: / / Day 2 Date: / / Part A: Welcoming and settling the child to the service at beginning of the day Day 1 Day 2 Describe how you greeted the child and the family member and what you talked about. Write here Write here Did you observe any signs of stress or distress in either the parents or child? How did you provide support? Is there a routine that helps to minimise stress of separation? Signs of stress/distress Write here Support given Write here Routine Write here Signs of stress/distress Write here Support given Write here Routine Write here How did you help the child to transition into the service in a relaxed and unhurried manner? · While the parents were still there. · After separation. While parents are still there Write here After separation Write here While parents are still there Write here After separation Write here Part B: Promoting and supporting physical activity Day 1 Day 2 What planned physical activity experiences did the child do during the day? Indoor experiences Write here Outdoor experiences Write here Indoor experiences Write here Outdoor experiences Write here What spontaneous (unplanned) physical activity did the child do during the day? Write here Write here Write here Write here Why were these particular experiences appropriate for the preferences and development stage of this child? Write here Write here During the activities listed above explain how you supported and interacted with the child. Describe how you participated with the child in any of the activities. Write here How did you encourage the child to participate? Write here Were there any times when the child did not want to participate? What did you do? Write here How did you help the child to try new things and build their skills? Provide examples. Write here Did the chid enjoy the activities or were there times when they were not happy? Describe what happened. Write here Provide examples of how you showed you had noticed the child’s efforts and achievements. Write here Describe how you participated with the child in any of the activities. Write here How did you encourage the child to participate? Write here Were there any times when the child did not want to participate? What did you do? Write here How did you help the child to try new things and build their skills? Provide examples. Write here Did the chid enjoy the activities or were there times when they were not happy? Describe what happened. Write here Provide examples of how you showed you had noticed the child’s efforts and achievements. Write here Describe a conversation about physical health and well-being. Write here Part C: Interesting and challenging environments Take photos of the indoor and outdoor environments that the child used during the two days. Number each photo so you can refer to it in your comments. Paste here Choose one outdoor and one indoor environment that the child found challenging and interesting and complete the following table. Indoor environment Outdoor environment Provide examples of how you used this environment to scaffold the child’s learning? Write here Write here Provide an example of how the child used this environment for appropriate risk-taking. Can the child create their own games and experiences in this space? How did he/she do this? Write here Write here How do these environments satisfy this child’s age, interests and needs? Write here Write here Thinking of this child’s abilities and interests, how could you adjust this environment over the next few months as his/her abilities and interests grow? Write here Write here When designing spaces and routines it is important to minimise likelihood for stress and frustration. How do these environments achieve this? Write here Write here When playing in the indoor environment, is there a good lighting and ventilation? Describe. Write here When playing in the outdoor environment, what sun protection does the child need? Write here Day 1 Day 2 Could the child construct their own play environments? How? Refer to a photo above or take a photo of this environment and place it here. Write here Write here How does the service reflect this particular child’s family and/or community culture? Refer to a photo above or take a photo of this environment and place it here. Write here Write here Part D: Mealtimes Day 1 Day 2 What meals did you spend with this child? Write here Write here What infection control procedures did you and the child take? Write here Write here What was your role in supervising the child? Write here Write here If there were any issues, how did you deal with them? Write here Write here What routines are in place at mealtimes that this child responds to? Write here Write here Did you sit and chat with the child during mealtime making the meal relaxed and enjoyable? Explain what you talked about. Write here Write here How did you role model positive interactions at the table? Write here Write here Part E: Transitions and change Describe how you supported the child through the following transitions and describe how you dealt with any issues? If any of the transitions are not applicable to this child, mark as not applicable (N.A.) Day 1 Day 2 Transition to morning tea Routine: Write here Issues: Write here How did the child respond? Write here How did you respond? Write here Was the child able to plan and make decisions about transition? Explain. Write here Routine: Write here Issues: Write here How did the child respond? Write here How did you respond? Write here Was the child able to plan and make decisions about transition? Explain. Write here Transition to outdoors Routine: Write here Issues: Write here How did the child respond? Write here How did you respond? Write here Was the child able to plan and make decisions about transition? Explain. Write here Routine: Write here Issues: Write here How did