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Introduction to Assessment 1 Learner Instructions  Written questions and responses · Take your time and read all questions carefully · Answer each question in the space provided and to the required number or within the word count · Write each answer in your own words and use “quotation” marks and reference where you have used the work of others  · Refer to your learner guide and any supplementary materials you have been provided including references and links to websites.  Learners should answer ALL questions in as much detail as required.  Question 1 A Question There are national law and regulations that underpin the National Quality Framework. Complete the following table by giving the national legislation , and relevant Acts for the state and territory level. Answer State or Territory Legislation Application Act Victoria   New South Wales Australian Capital Territory Northern Territory South Australia Tasmania Queensland   Western Australia   Question 1 B Question There are seven quality areas that inform the practices and act as a set of benchmarks for childhood education in Australia.    Discuss the following three quality areas, in your discussion include how these inform practice through observation:  · Quality Area 1 · Quality Area 5 · Quality Area 6 Answer Question 1 C Question From the Quality Areas discussed above, identify one (1) element within each of the Quality Area and one (1) regulation or section of the National Law which underpins it: · Quality Area 1 · Quality Area 5 · Quality Area 6 ANSWER Question 2 A Question When planning a curriculum, it is important to incorporate knowledge of the four stages of child development.  What are these four (4) stages of development? Answer Question 2 B Question While using the information gathered to plan for a child, it is important for educators to understand child development.  Explain the above statement in your own words. You can give examples to support your discussion.  Explain the importance of analysing observations to support planning for children’s learning experiences?  Answer Question 2 C Question Give four indicators for each of the following stages of child development as discussed by Piaget: o          Sensorimotor (0 to 2 years) o          Preoperational (2 to 7 years) Answer Question 3 A Question Please describe the five (5) stages of the curriculum planning cycle and what it involves. Answer Question 4 A Question When collecting information about children, there are a number of key considerations.  What do the privacy act and state/territory legislation outline for an organisation to do about collecting information? Answer Question 4 B Question What information is important when collecting information about a child? Answer Question 4 C Question What are the different types of sources and why is this an important consideration? Answer Question 4 D Question While gathering information about children why is it important to include any changes to their family circumstances.  Answer Question 4 E Question Strength based approach is a key aspect to children’s development and learning. Discuss this statement. Answer Question 4 F Question List three (3) communication techniques you could consider using when questioning and collaborating with stakeholders. Answer Question 5 A Question When gathering information on children discuss any three (3) of the following techniques to observation that you might be able to use and who may be involved in these: · Anecdotal · Learning stories · Jottings · Digital images · Work samples · Sociograms Answer Question 5 B Question There may be many different stakeholders involved in a child’s education who can also be valuable sources of information for observing. Please give a brief explanation for each type of person listed below · Children · Family · Educators · Carers and significant adults · Community · Other relevant professionals Answer Question 6 A Question Language is very important when making and documenting observations about children. What role do subjective and objective language have in your observations? Answer Question 6 B Question How can you avoid negative labelling of children? Answer Question 6 C Question How does past and present tense affect an observation? Answer Question 6 D Question When observing children, it is very important that you avoid bias. How can you avoid bias in your observations and why is it important? Answer Question 7 A Question Why is questioning and reviewing information helpful to developing an understanding about  children’s learning and requirements? Answer Question 7 B Question What are some ways you can question and review information to get a better understanding of children’s needs? Answer Question 8 A Question Describe, in 200 words, how educators can contribute to planning a program using information gathered. Answer Question 8 B Question Information gathered by an educator can support planning. Identify four (4) possible ways in which an educator would find the information gathered to be helpful. Answer Question 9 A Question Reflective practice is an important part of education. Give a brief description of reflective practice and reflection. Answer Question 9 B Question Why is reflective practice used and what makes meaningful reflection? Answer Question 9 C Question Identify and explain the three (3) main types of reflections that form part of the NQS’s reflective practices. Answer Question 9 D Question Discuss two (2) strategies from the NQS that will support reflective practices in educators. Answer Question 9 E Question To meet the organizational policies and standards, discuss what educators can focus on while reflecting on their practices, in relation to the EYLF. Your response should be a minimum of 100 words. Answer Question 10 A Question Briefly outline why a service will have their own policies and procedures Answer Question 10 B Question What is the purpose of policies and procedures relating to the following quality areas? a. Collaborative partnerships with families and communities b. Educational program and practice c. Relationships with the child ANSWER Introduction to Assessment 11 Learner Instructions    Please complete your answers in the fields provided below and ensure you keep a copy of any assessment submissions. Questions to be used as subheadings of your project. Scenario While working at an early childhood education centre, you are asked to observe Tony who is one of the children in your care.  Please refer to the information given about Tony while responding to the questions below. Question 1 A Question Tony is a four year old boy, who has enrolled at your service a few months ago. He lives with his mother and attends the childcare service you work at. He enjoys playing with the other children but struggles with larger group activities. He has a special interest in dinosaurs and loves to play pretend games with them although he can sometimes exclude other children if they don’t do exactly what he wants. The other educators at the service you work, have noticed at times that Tony does not like to rest even though his mother has said that he should rest. His mother said that she was concerned about his eating habits, however you have noticed that he is not a fussy eater and enjoys eating his food at the service. What sources of information could you draw on to help make your observations? Answer Question 1 B Question Identify two (2) things that you could observe about Tony from this information and for each of these give one (1) way this will inform planning for him. Answer Question 1 C Question What should you consider when recording meaningful information? Answer Question 2 A Question The second child, Pepper is three years of age, and lives with her parents. She has difficulty making friends and her parents have expressed concern about her vocabulary. While she is with you or other adults, she is cheerful and happy to talk but she will not engage with other children in the same way. She enjoys playing on her own and can keep herself entertained. Pepper can struggle with her words when speaking and frequently makes mistakes in communicating with others. Her parents report that she has always struggled with speaking and thinks that is the main barrier preventing positive interactions with children her own age. What sources of information could you draw on to help make your observations? Answer Question 2 B Question What observations can be made about the child? What should you consider when recording meaningful information? ANSWER Question 2 C Question How can you use this information to inform your planning for Pepper? 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