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Microsoft Word - EDU20003 A1 essay S1 2019.docx Assessment 1:Essay Word limit: 2500 (+/- 10%) Due date: Friday the 12th of April Assessment context This essay should assist you in working towards demonstrating key elements of Standard 1 of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: ‘know students and how they learn’. In this essay, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn, children’s physical, social and intellectual development, and how culture and other factors impact on teaching strategies. For this assessment you are required to write an essay on the following There are various past and current perspectives and theories about children, childhood and education. Within these there are also social, cultural, historical and philosophical factors that affect development and learning. Present your insight, understanding and analysis of how these aspects will inform your teaching practice. Related learning outcomes This task is assessing your ability to demonstrate that you meet the following unit learning outcomes: 1 Analyse the social, cultural, historical and philosophical factors that affect development and learning. 3. Consider teaching practice in light of past and present perspectives about children, childhood and education. 5 Analyse their teaching practice in light of past and current perspectives and theories about children, childhood and education. Assessment details Your essay should include: 1. an introduction that summarises the aspects to be covered in your essay 2. a discussion and analysis that provides evidence of: · Your insight, understanding and analysis of past and current perspectives and theories about children, childhood and education including (select at least two) - Reggio Emilia, Steiner, Montessori, Te Whariki, Forest Schools. · An analysis of the influence of social, cultural, historical underpinning and philosophical factors that affect development and learning with consideration to the above. · An analysis of your personal teaching practice regarding learning and teaching and how these relate to the theories and practices you have presented. 3. a conclusion that summarises the points discussed in your essay and makes one final statement about your response. You must use APA style referencing in-text and include a reference list (which is not included in the word count and must start on a separate page) with your final submission. Use of readings from the unit material are encouraged. The essay may be written in a combination of first and third person. Assessment criteria To receive maximum marks you must demonstrate clarity and understanding of the topic and offer interpretation of the issues and implications together with a very high level of scholarship. Your submission will be assessed against the following criteria: 1. Analysis 40% · Analysis of the influence of social, cultural, historical and philosophical factors that affect development and learning - (including at least two) Reggio Emilia, Steiner, Montessori, Te Whariki, Forest Schools. · Understanding and Analysis of their teaching practice in light of past and current perspectives and theories about children, childhood and education 2. Depth and breadth 40% o Draw on relevant academic readings and references to support your discussion. (Use of readings from the unit material are encouraged) · Consideration and depth of thought regarding topic. 3. Academic expression and referencing 20% o Accurate and coherent throughout. · Academic standard of writing including grammar, spelling and expression. o Adherence to APA referencing style. o Essay structure includes introduction, main body and conclusion. o Relationships between ideas are evident. Your work will be assessed using the following marking guide: Criterion No Pass Pass 50-59% Credit 60-69% Distinction 70-79% High Distinction 80-100% Analysis (40%) Did not meet criterion. Key concepts including the influence of social, cultural, historical and philosophical factors that affect development and learning - (including two) Reggio Emilia, Steiner, Montessori, Te Whariki, Forest Schools are described. A surface-level understanding and analysis of their personal teaching practice, within the analysis there are some past and current perspectives and theories about children, childhood and education demonstrated, showing a basic understanding of the topic. Key concepts are both described and discussed. Analysis notes the influence of social, cultural, historical and philosophical factors that affect development and learning. The analysis also demonstrates both an understanding of the influences and factors underpinning current perspectives and theories about children, childhood and education and the impact on your personal teaching practice Key concepts are summarised and discussed in relation to influences of social, cultural, historical and philosophical factors that affect development and learning. With a wellconsidered point of view the analysis demonstrates a solid understanding of the influences and factors underpinning current perspectives and theories about children, childhood and education and the impact on personal teaching practice, showing an ability to think critically around the key themes. The analysis demonstrates a creative and thoughtful synthesis of ideas. The essay draws clear critical links while discussing a range of social, cultural, historical and philosophical factors with depth. These factors are clearly identified in relation to how they may impact on personal teaching practice with consideration to the influences and factors underpinning current perspectives and theories about children, childhood and education. Criterion No Pass Pass 50-59% Credit 60-69% Distinction 70-79% High Distinction 80-100% Depth and breadth (40%) Did not meet criterion. Key points are discussed and beginning links to analysis of the influence of social, cultural, historical and philosophical factors that affect development and learning – and teaching practice in light of past and current perspectives and theories about children, childhood and education is evident Readings generally support the ideas are used, however are not wide ranging and/or used with limited analysis and discussion of broader context. Depth of topic is mostly descriptive. Key points are discussed. Clearly identifies the influence of social, cultural, historical and philosophical factors that affect development and learning – and teaching practice in light of past and current perspectives and theories about children, childhood and education Uses select references that relate to the topic, showing some understanding of the broader context. Clear and concise discussions of key points including the influence of social, cultural, historical and philosophical factors that affect development and learning – and teaching practice in light of past and current perspectives and theories about children, childhood and education is evident Uses a range of sources that support the analysis and key points being made. A range of relevant and clearly considered academic readings both from within the unit and more widely have been used and integrated to produce an interesting and insightful discussion of the topic. Considers the influence of social, cultural, historical and philosophical factors that affect development and learning – and teaching practice in light of past and current perspectives and theories about children, childhood and education is evident, with clear links to underpinning theory. Academic expression and referencing (20%) Did not meet criterion. Literature is paraphrased in own words. Structure generally aligns with essay format and includes introduction, main body and conclusion. APA referencing and citing is generally applied. Essay structure is consistent with format and style expected. Literature is paraphrased in own words with attention to essay flow and structure. There has been consideration to writing for and engaging an audience. Mostly consistent APA style referencing and citation applied throughout. Accurate and coherent. A clear essay structure with logical paragraphs and consideration to essay format and audience. Mostly consistent spelling, grammar and application of APA style referencing and citation. Essay flows seamlessly, systematically integrating source information. Essay structure shows clear consideration to audience, style, argumentative essay structure and expected format. Techniques consistent with persuasive essay language are demonstrated, showing links between ideas and thread of argument across paragraphs. Consistent spelling, grammar and APA style referencing, Criterion No Pass Pass 50-59% Credit 60-69% Distinction 70-79% High Distinction 80-100% and citations used throughout. Recommended readings We continue reading from Edwards (2009) this week, but with a focus on contemporary perspectives. Chapter 1 Contemporary theories and philosophies in early childhood education and care (Edwards, 2009, pp. 12-26) introduces us to the spectrum of theories explored this week. Reading In Chapter 4: Reggio Emilia - The image of the child and the child's environment as a fundamental principle (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Rinaldi, 2001), pp. 49-54, Carlina Rinaldi explores the Reggio Emiliaapproach in light of the image of the child and renewal of pedagogical practice. Further exploration If you are interested in learning more about the Reggio Emilia approach, you may like to explore the website of the Reggio Emilia Australia Information Exchange (REAIE) (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Visit the Te Whāriki early childhood curriculum (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. on the New Zealand Ministry of Education website if you are interested in learning more about this approach. In addition you may be interested in watching this video T (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.e (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.Whāriki (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Early Childhood Curriculum Introductory Workshop which provides a comprehensive overview of recent updates that were made to the curriculum and commenced implementation in 2017. 1 EDU20003 - Contemporary perspectives of learning and development 1 EDU20003 - Contemporary perspectives of learning and development 5 EDU20003 - Contemporary perspectives of learning and development