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Write a report on the current state of the Australian early childhood profession. Related learning outcomes This task is assessing your ability to demonstrate that you meet the criteria for the following unit learning outcomes: 1. Summarise the definition and characteristics of the early childhood profession. 3. Discuss and critique contemporary trends, policies and movements in the profession within Australia and internationally. 4. Identify and analyse the complexities of the early childhood profession. Write a report on the current state of the Australian early childhood profession. Related learning outcomes This task is assessing your ability to demonstrate that you meet the criteria for the following unit learning outcomes: 1. Summarise the definition and characteristics of the early childhood profession. 3. Discuss and critique contemporary trends, policies and movements in the profession within Australia and internationally. 4. Identify and analyse the complexities of the early childhood profession. Research and report on the state of the early childhood profession in Australia today. Your report will aim to define and describe key characteristics and complexities of the profession. You will discuss and critique key contemporary trends, policies and movements within Australia and internationally. Your report should include the following components: 1. Executive summary Provide short, sharp summary of whole report that includes the background or context of the report, the key issues, conclusion and recommendations (100 words). 2. Introduction Introduce the early childhood profession, and provide a rationale explaining the relevance of teachers having an understanding of current trends, policies and movements impacting on the early childhood profession. 3. Findings In this section you will discuss the characteristics and complexities of the early childhood profession, including current strengths and challenges in Australia today. Identify key policies, trends and movements influencing the profession and discuss the Australian context in relation to international context. 4. Conclusion This section will sum up your report, and include recommendations for ongoing improvement. Preparing your report The learning materials in Weeks 1-4 have been specifically designed to provide the information you need to complete your report. In particular: · Week 1: Introduction introduces the early childhood profession and provides a starting point to build the understanding that must be demonstrated in the report. · Week 2: History provides a historical context for the early childhood profession, helping to deepen the understanding that will be demonstrated in the report. · Week 3: Diversity and complexity provides more information on the characteristics and complexities of the early childhood profession. · Week 4: Trends and movements covers current trends, policies and movements impacting on the early childhood profession. Careful review of the learning resources provided and active participation in the weekly discussion activities will ensure you are well prepared for this assignment. The following Sample business report: ‘The stylish report’ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. provides an example of how a report should be structured. Although this report is on an unrelated subject, you should be able to adapt the principles demonstrated to this assignment task. o 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. 1. Knowledge and understanding. 2. Depth and breadth. 3. Academic expression. 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% Knowledge and understanding (40%) Did not meet criterion. Basic understanding of the profession demonstrated. You have noted key characteristics, contemporary trends and complexities. Your discussion is mainly descriptive. Overall clarity and/or detail could be improved. You demonstrate a well-developed understanding of the profession. You have addressed most of the characteristics and complexities of the profession, noting strengths and challenges. You have discussed a range of trends, policies and movements and demonstrated some insight into how they impact on the profession. You demonstrate a thorough understanding of the profession. You have accurately discussed the key characteristics and complexities of the profession, identifying and explaining strengths and challenges. You have accurately identified and discussed the key trends, policies and movements and how they impact on the profession. You demonstrate in-depth and comprehensive understanding. You have accurately and thoroughly described a comprehensive range of key characteristics and highlighted the complexities of the profession, demonstrating insight and awareness into the strengths and challenges of the profession. You demonstrate insight and a deep understanding of current trends, policies and movements and how they impact on the profession. Depth and breadth (40%) Did not meet criterion. You have discussed the Australian context and made references to the international context. You have made some recommendations, however the relationship to your findings is not always clear. There is evidence of adequate research into the topic. You have made mostly relevant links to prescribed unit readings. You have made some comparisons between the Australian and international contexts. There is some relationship between your findings and recommendations. There is evidence of significant research. Your findings and recommendations are effectively supported by prescribed unit readings. You have discussed similarities, differences and the relationship between Australian and international contexts. You have made recommendations that clearly link to your findings. You have researched thoroughly. Materials from a variety of sources are drawn together in interesting ways. You have critiqued the Australian context in relation to international contexts There is evidence of critical thinking in your discussion, highlighting key challenges for the profession. You have made creative and plausible recommendations that address identified issues. You have researched extensively and successfully integrated a wide range of relevant literature to justify your discussion. Academic expression (20%) Did not meet criterion. The ideas are presented in a logical order; however, there are missing elements or room for improvement in the structure of your report. There are some spelling errors and/or problems with grammar. This work draws upon an appropriate range of sources; quotations mostly relate to the context in which they are used. A reference list has been included and there is an attempt to acknowledge authors using APA throughout the task. You have adhered to the appropriate structure for a report and include all elements. The ideas are presented in a well-structured and logical order. Your task is proofread so that most typographical and spelling errors are eliminated, and any errors that are present do not detract substantially from the communication of ideas. Relevant literature, including unit materials are used effectively to support your writing. An author/date system of referencing has been used; however, closer adherence to the demands of the APA style guide is required. You have successfully used the report structure to effectively and professionally communicate your understanding of the profession. There are connections between all elements resulting in a cohesive report. References are integrated successfully making accurate use of APA style; the balance of quotation and paraphrase enables points to be made strongly. You have generally referenced correctly using the APA style, but there are minor errors in formatting or the use of punctuation. You have written a highly engaging and cohesive report with deep and relevant connections between each element. Thorough attention to editing and proofreading processes to eliminate errors in referencing, spelling, grammar, or punctuation is evident. References from a wide range of relevant literature are embedded expertly into the flow of information and ideas with a well-managed balance of paraphrasing and quotation. Flawless use of APA style for all forms of referencing.