CHCECE038 Observe Children To Inform Practice Workplace Assessment Task Assignment Sample

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I confirm the workplace assessment tasks were completed by the named student in a regulated children’s service in Australia.

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·         Workplace Task 1: Understanding the curriculum planning cycle

·         Workplace Task 2: Observing children to inform practice

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Textbook reference

Kearns, K. (2020) Birth to Big School, 5th ed., Cengage Learning Australia, Melbourne.

Chapter 10

Readings

Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations for the Council of Australian Governments. (2009). Belonging, Being & Becoming. The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia.

https://www.acecqa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/belonging_being_and_becoming_the_early_years_learning_framework_for_australia.pdf

NSW Government. Education and Care Services National Regulations.

https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/#/view/regulation/2011/653/full

Karen Kearns. Questions to consider when observing preschool age children.

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Task

Time frame

(mins)

Preparation for task

Target completion date

Complete

Task 1

180

Understanding the curriculum planning cycle

·         Review Figure 10.4 ‘Six-step planning cycle’ in Birth to Big School

·         Organise a time with your supervisor to discuss how you would gather information about your service’s planning cycle.

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Task 2

360

Observing children to inform practice

·         Read through each of the templates (observations and developmental summary)

·         Discuss the task with your workplace supervisor who will help you choose three children to observe. (One must be aged under 23 months, two must be aged 2-6 years.)

·         Ask parents/carers to sign Permission forms for their child.

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Task 3

30

Reflection (my understanding and knowledge of the EYLF)

·         Find a quiet place to reflect on your understanding of how the EYLF Practices and related policies are applied in the service.

·         Ask your supervisor to provide you with feedback on your skills in questioning and relationship building

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Supervisor notes and/or suggestions:

Important information for CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice

Assessment tasks MUST be undertaken with three children in a Regulated Children’s Service. You must work with three focus children:

·         one child must be aged 0-23 months

·         two children must be 2-6 years.

For students who are not working directly with children under 24 months, it is suggested you spend a minimum of two weeks (10 days) with children under 24 months. This will allow you time to complete all tasks and build quality relationships with children.

? My service has given approval for observations and photographs of the child to be collected as part of the assessment process. (The completed Observation and photograph consent form – service must be completed and submitted with your assessment.)

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? I need to gain parent/carer permission for observations and photographs of the child to be collected as part of the assessment process. (The completed Observation and photograph consent form –parent/carer must be completed for each child and submitted with your assessment.) Please ensure that the parent/carer returns the consent form before you commence the assessment tasks.

Observation and photograph consent form – Service

As part of my assessment for CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice I am required to collect observations and photographs of children. All information collected will be treated confidentially by the students and staff of ____________________________________(RTO name).

Child 1 (0-23 months) First name only: Michel

Child 2 (2-6) First name only: Luna

Child 3 (2-6) First name only: Rachal

Workplace Supervisor to complete: I understand that the observations and photographs of the child will be used by the student/s in the study of child development and planning for children, and that neither the child nor family will be identified by last name in these studies.

? (Please tick) ___________________________(Student name) of ______________________(RTO name) has my permission to observe and photograph the children listed above for the purpose of course work.

Workplace Supervisor Name:

Workplace Supervisor Signature:

Date:

Observation and photograph consent form – Child 1

Student name:

As part of my assessment for CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice I am required to collect observations and photographs of children. All information collected will be treated confidentially by the students and staff of __________________________________(RTO name).

Parent/Carer to complete:

I understand that the observations and photographs of my child will be used by the student in the study of child development and planning for children, and that neither my child nor my family will be identified by last name in these studies.

? (Please tick) ______________________(Student name) of ___________________________(RTO name) has my permission to observe and photograph ________________________________ (child/ren’s first name/s) for the purpose of their course work.

Parent/Carer Name:

Parent/Carer Signature:

Date:

Observation and photograph consent form – Child 2

Student name:

As part of my assessment for CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice I am required to collect observations and photographs of children. All information collected will be treated confidentially by the students and staff of __________________________________(RTO name).

Parent/Carer to complete:

I understand that the observations and photographs of my child will be used by the student in the study of child development and planning for children, and that neither my child nor my family will be identified by last name in these studies.

? (Please tick) ______________________(Student name) of ___________________________(RTO name) has my permission to observe and photograph ________________________________ (child/ren’s first name/s) for the purpose of their course work.

Parent/Carer Name:

Parent/Carer Signature:

Date:

Observation and photograph consent form – Child 3

Student name:

As part of my assessment for CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice I am required to collect observations and photographs of children. All information collected will be treated confidentially by the students and staff of __________________________________(RTO name).

Parent/Carer to complete:

I understand that the observations and photographs of my child will be used by the student in the study of child development and planning for children, and that neither my child nor my family will be identified by last name in these studies.

? (Please tick) ______________________(Student name) of ___________________________(RTO name) has my permission to observe and photograph ________________________________ (child/ren’s first name/s) for the purpose of their course work.

Parent/Carer Name:

Parent/Carer Signature:

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Textbook reference

Birth to Big School (5th edition) by Karen Kearns

Chapter 10 (pp. 359-360) Figure 10.4 ‘Six-step planning cycle’

Reading

Education and Care Services National Regulations. NSW Government

https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/#/view/regulation/2011/653/full

 Task 1: Understanding the curriculum planning cycle

a.        List the service policies and procedures that relate to programming and planning.

 The process for the programming and documentation of observing the children involves the process of collecting the material and evidence for classifying the steps of learning. The policies and procedures for childcare are documentation, extension experiences, benefits, support, input and final output.

Step 1. Gather information about and observations on the child

Tick all boxes that are used in your service.

b.        Primary sources of information may be gathered from:

?  Enrolment forms

?  Discussion with family; About Me Forms etc.

?  Discussion with child – the child’s voice

?  Different types of observations

?  Photographs

?  Other (please state):

c.         Secondary sources of information may be gathered from:

?  Confidential Reports from other professionals

?  Anecdotal information from parents, carers, grandparents, other significant adults.

d.        How do individual educators contribute to the planning process? (e.g., refer to their curriculum plan).

?  Professional discussions around children’s interests

?  Sharing feedback from families and children

?  Reviewing documentation on children’s past and current learning

?  Discussions about reflective practices from previous planning and outcomes

?  Other (please state):

e.         How do educators choose the observation tools and techniques they will use to support children’s learning? (These will vary depending on the situation – e.g., whether it is an individual child or a group of children.)

?  It is based on the philosophy of the service and the outcomes to be achieved.

?  It is based on the specific behaviors or skills to be observed and the techniques or tools best suited to gathering this information, e.g., observing a child’s behavior to determine if there are any triggers that might require a running record.

?  Other (please state):

List one example of a technique or tool that is used.

In this case, Jotting is used for observing the child by the educators. The behavior and the events related to children are recorded. The Jotting helps in identifying the interest of the child. According to the view of Nabhan (2022), Jotting is usually the notes of the child’s behaviors in a couple of sentences that can help in developing the series for observing the child.

Step 2. Question, analyse and interpret information

Tick all boxes that are used in your service.

f.          How are the primary and secondary sources of information analysed/questioned to determine children’s strengths, interests and needs?

?  Discussed with other educators

?  Identify differences/similarities across different sources

?  Used to inform planning for children

?  Used in discussions with families to learn more about children

?  Other (please state):

g.      Select one (P) of the primary sources and give an example of how it will be used when planning for children i.ehow it is used in the planning cycle process.

?  Enrolment forms

?  Discussion with family; About Me Forms etc.

?  Discussion with child – the child’s voice

?  Different types of observations

?  Photographs

?  Other (please state):

Provide an example of how this source is used when planning for children i.e., how it is used in the planning cycle process.

For the planning of children, different kinds of observation are used. Luna is 3 years old, observing her help in the collection of her strengths, area of interest, abilities, backgrounds, and culture. Observing Luna helped the educators to know about her strengths and set goals based on the needs of Luna. Luna loves playing with sand as was observed by her educator, the observation help them to set the question of who is she playing with. How is she using the tools? How well she can understand the context and other elements. Based on the view of Bassok et al. (2021), observation is very important for planning regarding children.

h.          How do educators use their knowledge of child development and knowledge of individual children when planning the program?

?  They consider how the children interact with others in a social context and their skills

?  To understand the interrelationship between play, learning and development

?  Use theoretical knowledge of domains of development when planning experiences to support skills

?  When choosing relevant EYLF learning outcomes

?  When considering the child’s dispositions for learning and the impact this will have on their learning

?  Other (please state):

Step 3. Develop goals for learning  

Tick all boxes that are used in your service.

i.            Who is involved in setting goals for children?

? Families

? Children

? Educators

? Community links

? Other (please state):

j.            From the room program, provide an example of an individual goal that considers a child’s strengths and needs.

Michel is 2.5 years old and this was his first day in kindergarten school. The Individual goal was to provide a healthy, and safe environment to him. The goal was to encourage him so that he can have the happiness to come to the classes again. The strength and needs of Michel can be fulfilled with this individual goal.

k.         From your room program provide an example of a group goal that relates to information gathered on a group of children and considers the age/stage of development.

The group goal of the room program is to provide a healthy environment and ensure the social and sensitive development of the children (Ulferts et al.2019). Rachel is 4 years old, Observing her alerted the educators that she is introverted and she is not as social as other kids. This observation made the educators develop some group goals that can help Rachel to be more upfront and mingle more with her age group.

l.           How are the needs/interests of individual children incorporated when planning the program?

?  Wherever possible, children’s interests, skills and abilities are incorporated into planned activities.

?  Incorporates children’s cultural background

?  Planning environments that support hands on experiences where children can be supported and see themselves as confident and involved learners

?  Educators develop individual and groups goals to achieve positive outcomes and support development

?  Other (please state):

m.      How are the goals monitored to ensure that children are meeting/working towards these goals?

?  When evaluating the program

?  Included in daily journal entries

?  Written on individual children’s files

?  Other (please state):

Step 4. Plan learning experiences or activities

Tick all boxes that are used in your service.

n.         Describe your room’s program format e.g., daily journal, digital, paper-based.

The format of My program is to Maintain a daily journal of the observation in Objective and subjective format. The objective in the journal is writing what I can hear and see, the subjective of the Journal is writing my perceptions of what child is feeling. First, I watch and observe, I Listen to what the child and educators have to say, I record them as per my comfort level, then I interpret the observation in my Journal.

o.      How does the educator decide what experience/s will be documented?

?  Experiences based on observations of the children and captures the children’s voices in the planning cycle

?  Based on the planning cycle in regards to groups of children e.g., projects and group goals

?  Based on specific needs of a child to support inclusion and collaboration with other professionals

?  Spontaneous experience due to an interest or community celebration

?  Linked to intentional teaching experience e.g., protective behaviours, sun safety, science, projects

?  Other (please state):

p.         How are plans for individual children documented on the program? (e.g., how do educators know it is planned for a specific child)

?  The child’s initials and/or goal are written on the program

?  Child is tagged in the service app

?  Individual educators/rooms each have their own processes.

?  Other (please state):

Step 5. Decide on teaching strategies and implement.

Tick all boxes that are used in your service.

q.         How is the planned program implemented?

The Planned program is implemented with the help of the determination of the desired result, Planning, applying the feedback loops, Monitoring the progress, and identifying the setback and challenges regarding the Planned program. The Planned program is implemented with the help of the determination of the desired result, Planning, applying the feedback loops, Monitoring the progress, and identifying the setback and challenges regarding the Planned program.

r.          How is the program communicated to educators? How do individual educators know what they are responsible for implementing?

?  Room meetings

?  Diary

?  Reviewing of plan

?  Feedback and input

?  Other (please state):

s.          Give an example of how your team works together to develop and implement the program

Organizing regular meetings regarding the progress of individual goals and group goals can help in developing and implementing the program. The meeting by Mrs. Gomez as the principal of the kindergarten where Michel, Luna, and Rachel are students helps her to analyze the growth of these students and set the goals for the program that can highlight child’s interests and recognize the issues they are facing. Every teacher who is their educator observes then and presents their progress report in the meetings. Here, Mrs. Gomez set the goals for the educators to achieve in a week.

t.           How is the program communicated to children, families, significant others/carers?

?  Morning meetings with children

?  Informal and formal discussions

?  Service educational apps

?  Daily diaries

?  Other (please state):

u.         Reflecting upon Regulation 155, how do educators use the information they have gathered to support interactions that are responsive and respectful of individual needs?

The procedures must be written in vibrant and brief language, making them informal to read, comprehend and contrivance. The stages and strategies of the document in the procedures will not only attendant the exercise but also update regulatory authorities of educationalist and staff prospects and tasks at the provision. When discerning about the procedures for connections with children, it is necessary to be real and achievable. For example, if the procedures necessitate educationalists to inspire children’s assertiveness in their connections with them, they essential to set out applied stages educationalists can track to endorse that.

Step 6. Review, reflect on and evaluate the process

Tick all boxes that are used in your service.

v.         What is the process of evaluating the weekly program?

?  Reviewing daily entries at the end of each week and writing an overall summary

?  Overall reflection of the week e.g., what went well, what needs to change or extend and where to next?

?  Evaluation on how children engaged with the environments (any barriers or benefits)

?  Evaluation on how planned outcomes/goals were or were not met and why?

?  Other (please state):

w.       Regulation 73 and National Law 168 both state that education and care services must have a program that is based on the approved early learning framework. How does the service ensure that the program is covering the five learning outcomes of the EYLF?

?  EYLF Learning outcomes are included as part of the program/checklist

?  The EYLF is the underpinning curriculum

?  Other (please state):

x.      Why is it important to give individual educators the opportunity to contribute to planning the program?

The contribution to the program by individual educators can help the program to be more swift and easier to achieve. The goals set by the program can be easily attained if there is a contribution from each of the individual educators.

y.         Reflection

What have you discovered about the challenges of planning programs to support children’s learning?

The challenges that were observed in the process of the planning program were lack of teachers with the trend for the child curriculum. The teachers who are part of the program were little less supportive of the program as it was time-consuming for them

Textbook reference

Birth to Big School (5th edition) by Karen Kearns

Chapter 10

·         pp. 374-375 Figure 10.13 An Anecdotal record of Kai’s fine motor skills

·         page 376 Figure 10.14 Social/emotional competence checklist

·         page 378 Figure 10.15 A learning story

·         pp. 379-380 Figure 10.16 Developmental summary

Readings

Belonging, Being & Becoming. The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (2009) Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations for the Council of Australian Governments.

https://www.acecqa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/belonging_being_and_becoming_the_early_years_learning_framework_for_australia.pdf

[Or visit Google www.google.com.au and enter ‘Belonging being becoming’ into the search tool.]

Questions to consider when observing preschool age children. Karen Kearns.

Student tip

Take your time with this task – there are several steps to work through and you will need to time to plan and prepare.  

Student tip

With reference to your secondary sources, all must be treated as strictly confidential. They should not be reproduced or directly quoted.

 

Task 2: Part A

Child 1 (under 23 months)

Communication and language checklist

Child’s first name:

Michel

Age:

? under 23 months

Date:

12^th MAY 2023

Note: This checklist is designed to provide you with a very general summary of basic skills that can be observed. It is not intended that this checklist should replace written observations of the child, but rather, as a beginning learner of child development, to provide you with a basic awareness of some of the many skills you may (or may not) observe as you work with the child. You are only required to complete the checklist section for your Child’s age.

Checklist key:

?Achieving     

?Attempting    

? Not Observed/Ready

Checklist 0 - 8 months

Checklist 8-23 months

o  Cries

o  When content, makes small throaty noises e.g., coos and gurgles

o  Soothed by sound of voice or by low rhythmic sounds

o  May start to copy sounds

o  Expresses needs i.e., making sounds and actions

o  Enjoys games like peek-a-boo or pat-a-cake

o  Babbles, copies, and repeats sounds

o  Smiles and babbles at own image

o  Responds to own name

o  Reacts to presence of another child

o  Laughs in social interactions

o  Soothes self by sucking thumb or dummy

o  Frets when parent leaves room

o Responds to family names and familiar objects

o Babbles tunefully

o Says words like dada or mama

o Waves goodbye

o Imitates hand clapping

o Imitates actions and sounds

o Demonstrates growing need for independence

o Enjoys finger-rhymes

o Shouts to attract attention

o Vocalises loudly using most vowels and consonants – beginning to sound like conversation

o Comprehends and follows simple instructions

o Questions/commands

o Says first name

o Says many words (mostly naming objects)

o Begins to use one-to-two-word sentences e.g., ‘want milk’

o Reciprocal imitation of another toddler: will imitate each other’s actions

o Enjoys rhymes and songs

Other communication and language skills I observed:

Michel can respond to rhymes like baby sharks and can try to imitate the words of the rhymes

Interpretation

(What does your observation tell you about the child’s language development? What did you notice? What is your observation telling you about how the child is communicating?)

Based on my analysis, Michel is responding to its family member names, and can respond to rhymes. It can be seen that Michel can respond more to rhymes than to his own parents. The Child is more indulge in phone and television.

Task 2: Part A

Child 1 (under 23 months)

 Anecdotal record

Child’s first name:

Michel

Age:

? under 23 months

Date:

15^th May 2023

Setting/context:

Language

Observation:

The observation states that Michel has a strong sense of identification. He can easily identify his own family members; teachers and he even has a few friends in kindergarten. He can recognize his grandparents over virtual calls.

Links to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF): Select one

? LO1: Children have a strong sense of identity

? LO2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world

? LO3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing

? LO4: Children are confident and involved learners

? LO5: Children are effective communicators

Developmental domains: Select the relevant areas evident in this observation.

? Physical

? Fine motor

? Social/Emotional

? Language/

communication

? Cognitive

? Gross motor

? Creativity

Interpretation

The communication of the child is not as strong as it should be. A child of his age can intimate the voices they hear. His can only say words like dada, paw paw and mama.

Task 2: Part A

Child 1 (under 23 months)

Learning story

Child’s first name:

Michel

Age: 2 years

? under 23 months

Date:

12^th may 2023

Reflection on learning:

Based on this observation on Michel, it can be stated that the child has a strong sense of identification, but average communication skills. The Child can recognize his parents, teachers, and friends, but he cannot imitate the voice he hears. He tries to repeat the rhymes he hears but he startles mostly.

Where to next:

The next step is to observe that whether he is able to learn to speak the assembled words quickly or it will take more time for him to say the words.

Task 2: Part A

Child 1 (under 23 months)

Developmental summary

Using point form, summarise the child’s development. What have you learnt about the child?

Child’s first name:

Michel

Age:

? under 23 months

Observer:

Date:

12th MAY 2023

Length of time the child has been attending the service:

Attendance pattern

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Monday

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Tuesday

?

Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

Family background, cultural practices and community

Secondary Source

Nuclear family, and catholic family

?Enrolment form

?All about me form

?Other (Name)

Child’s interests, needs, skills

Secondary Source

Child loves watching rhymes and paw patrol.

?Enrolment form

?All about me form

?Other (Name)

Physical development

Social/emotional development

The child can run very fast and has a very good physical as per his age.

The child is very connected to his mother and sensitive. The child is also an extrovert.

Language development/communication

Cognitive development

Communication of the child is little weak. Cannot assemble the words.

Communication of the child is little weak. Cannot assemble the words.

a.          Discuss your findings and your ideas for supporting the child’s learning with your room leader/Workplace Supervisor. Ask them for their perspective on the child and compare this if it differs to your own. Summarise the key points from your discussion below.

As per my understanding, the focus for the child’s development must be how to improve his communication skills. He must be in a play dates where he can interact with children more of his age. This can help him to improve his communication skills.

b.          Based on the feedback given by your room leader/workplace supervisor, collaborate with them to suggest one goal for the child that is responsive and respectful of their individual needs and wellbeing. You may like to consider the child’s interests, skills or knowledge that could be developed or extended.

The child must be in the play date that can help in the development of his communication skills. The child is very good in running, the focus must be on this skill that can help his physical growth.

c.         Suggest one activity that supports your goal for the child that could be added to your service program.

Games as the child is good in running games can help in his physical growth.

d.          Links to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF): Select one learning outcome that relates to your goal

? LO1: Children have a strong sense of identity

? LO2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world

? LO3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing

? LO4: Children are confident and involved learners

? LO5: Children are effective communicators

e.          Briefly explain why you have chosen this learning outcome

As per the analysis child has good sense of identification, . He can easily identify his own family members; teachers and he even has a few friends in kindergarten. He can recognize his grandparents over virtual calls.

f.        Now that you have gathered all this information about the child, how will you use this to support your interactions with them? (Think about their interests and needs)

As per the collected information, I will try to communicate with small words that can be easy for him to understand and learn.

Task 2: Part B

Child 2 (2-6 years)

Social/emotional competence checklist

Child’s first name:

Luna

Age:

? 2-6 years

Date:

16^th may 2023

Note: This checklist is designed to provide you with a very general summary of basic skills that can be observed – it is not intended that this checklist should replace written observations of the child.

Checklist key:

?Achieving     

?Attempting    

? Not Observed/Ready

Checklist 6 months – 2 years

Checklist 2 – 3 years

Checklist 3-6 years

o  Reacts to presence of another child

o  Laughs in social interactions

o  Soothes self by sucking thumb or dummy

o  Frets when parent leaves room

o  Responds to own name

o  Recognises familiar people and stretches arms to be picked up

o  Shows anxiety or wariness at strangers

o  Offers toy but does not release it

o  Actively seeks parent or principal caregiver

From around 12 months:

o  Begins to cooperate when playing

o  May play alongside other toddlers in parallel play

o  Curious and energetic, depends on adult presence for reassurance

o  Shows separation anxiety

o  Seeks comfort when upset

o  Demonstrates empathy for another in distress, e.g., patting, offering objects

o  Loses control when tired or frustrated

o  Other:

o Mostly separates happily from parent on arrival

o Shows interest in others

o Interacts verbally/nonverbally with other children

o Able to assert own rights and needs appropriately

o Able to engage in short periods of play alongside others

o Has positive relationships with one or two peers

o Allows self to be comforted when upset

o Demonstrates growing need for independence

o Able to share play spaces and materials for short period of time

o Able to play alone for short periods without need for adult support

o Beginning to show awareness/concern for the feelings of others

o Independently explores environment

o Able to maintain eye contact with others

o Other:

o  Is usually in a positive mood

o  Shows the capacity to empathise

o  Expresses wishes and pReferences clearly; gives reasons for actions and positions

o  Expresses frustration & anger effectively, without escalating disagreements or harming others

o  Takes turns and shares resources and space fairly easily

o  Enters ongoing discussion on a topic; makes relevant contributions to ongoing activities

o  Has ‘give-and-take’ exchanges of information, feedback, or materials with others

o  Negotiates and compromises with others appropriately

o  Is able to maintain friendships, even after disagreements

o  Accepts and enjoys peers and adults who have special needs

o  Is usually accepted versus neglected or rejected by other children

o  Interacts well with educators

o  Able to assert own rights and needs appropriately

o  Other:

[Adapted from Assessing Young Children's Social Competence by Diane E. McClellan and Lilian G. Katz. Champaign, IL: ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education.]

Interpretation

(What does your observation tell you about the child’s social and emotional development? What did you notice? What is your observation telling you about how the child interacts and expresses feelings, related to their age and stage of development?)

The observation of Luna, states that she is generally positive and has the sense of compassion. She can interact very well with her educators.

Task 2: Part B

Child 2 (2-6 years)

Anecdotal record

Child’s first name:

Luna

Age:

? 2-6 years

Date:

16^th may, 2023

Setting/context:

Communication

Observation:

As per the observation Luna’s communication skills are very strong. She can assemble words and is very compassion

Links to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF): Select one

? LO1: Children have a strong sense of identity

? LO2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world

? LO3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing

? LO4: Children are confident and involved learners

? LO5: Children are effective communicators

Developmental domains: Select the relevant areas evident in this observation.

? Physical

? Fine motor

? Social/Emotional

? Language/

communication

? Cognitive

? Gross motor

? Creativity

Interpretation

As per the observation, Luna has very nice social skills. She can mingle with people very well. She has strong sense of compassion.

Task 2: Part B

Child 2 (2-6 years)

Learning story

Child’s first name:

Luna

Age: 3 years

? 2-6 years

Date:

16^th MAY,2023

Reflection on learning:

Luna has very nice social skills, she is extrovert and can communicate very well with her teachers, friends and family.

Where to next:

The next step will be to understand the identification threats of Luna and how she responds if she is sent among a group of children who are 5 years old.

Task 2: Part B

Child 2 (2-6 years)

Developmental summary

Using point form, summarise the child’s development. What have you learned about the child?

Child’s first name:

Luna

Age:

? 2-6 years

Observer:

Mrs. Hyes

Date:

17^th May, 2023

Length of time the child has been attending the service:

Attendance pattern

?

Monday

?

Tuesday

?

Wednesday

?

Thursday

?

Friday

Family background, cultural practices and community

Secondary Source

Nuclear family and catholic background

?Enrolment form

?All about me form

?Other (Name)

Child’s interests, needs and skills

Secondary Source

?Enrolment form

?All about me form

?Other (Name)

Physical development

Social/emotional development

She loves playing with sand and is quite creative with sands art.

She is an extrovert and has a good sense of social skills.

Language development/communication

Cognitive development

Luna can communicate very well and has good social skill.

She can be very compassionate

a.          Discuss your findings and your ideas for supporting the child’s learning with your room leader/Workplace Supervisor. Ask them for their perspective on the child and compare this if it differs to your own. Summarise the key points from your discussion below.

As per my analysis her creative side is very bright, she must be enrolled in the program that can offer to highlight her creative side.

b.          Based on the feedback given by your room leader/workplace supervisor, collaborate with them to suggest one goal for the child that is responsive and respectful of their individual needs and wellbeing. You may like to consider the child’s interests, skills or knowledge that could be developed or extended.

She must be enrolled in the creative classes; she loves playing with sand and being creative with them.

c.           Suggest one activity that supports your goal for the child that could be added to your service program.

Creative classes for highlighting her creative side.

d.          Links to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF): Select one learning outcome that relates to your goal

? LO1: Children have a strong sense of identity

? LO2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world

? LO3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing

? LO4: Children are confident and involved learners

? LO5: Children are effective communicators

e.          Briefly explain why you have chosen this learning outcome

The child is very compassion and creative, she can interact very well with others.

f.           Now that you have gathered all this information about the child, how will you use this to support your interactions with them? (Think about their interests and needs)

As per the collected information, I will try to communicate with her by using more creative stadered that can help her to bring creative side.

Task 2: Part C

Child 3 (2-6 years)

Social/emotional competence checklist

Child’s first name:

Rachel

Age:

? 2-6 years

Date:

20^th may, 2023

Note: This checklist is designed to provide you with a very general summary of basic skills that can be observed – it is not intended that this checklist should replace written observations of the child.

Checklist key:

?Achieving     

?Attempting    

? Not Observed/Ready

Checklist 6 months – 2 years

Checklist 2 – 3 years

Checklist 3-6 years

o  Reacts to presence of another child

o  Laughs in social interactions

o  Soothes self by sucking thumb or dummy

o  Frets when parent leaves room

o  Responds to own name

o  Recognises familiar people and stretches arms to be picked up

o  Shows anxiety or wariness at strangers

o  Offers toy but does not release it

o  Actively seeks parent or principal caregiver

From around 12 months:

o  Begins to cooperate when playing

o  May play alongside other toddlers in parallel play

o  Curious and energetic, depends on adult presence for reassurance

o  Shows separation anxiety

o  Seeks comfort when upset

o  Demonstrates empathy for another in distress, e.g., patting, offering objects

o  Lose control when tired or frustrated

o  Other:

o Mostly separates happily from parent on arrival

o Shows interest in others

o Interacts verbally/nonverbally with other children

o Able to assert own rights and needs appropriately

o Able to engage in short periods of play alongside others

o Has positive relationships with one or two peers

o Allows self to be comforted when upset

o Demonstrates growing need for independence

o Able to share play spaces and materials for short period of time

o Able to play alone for short periods without need for adult support

o Beginning to show awareness/concern for the feelings of others

o Independently explores environment

o Able to maintain eye contact with others

o Other:

o  Is usually in a positive mood

o  Shows the capacity to empathise

o  Expresses wishes and preferences clearly; gives reasons for actions and positions

o  Expresses frustration & anger effectively, without escalating disagreements or harming others

o  Takes turns and shares resources and space fairly easily

o  Enters ongoing discussion on a topic; makes relevant contributions to ongoing activities

o  Has ‘give-and-take’ exchanges of information, feedback, or materials with others

o  Negotiates and compromises with others appropriately

o  Is able to maintain friendships, even after disagreements

o  Accepts and enjoys peers and adults who have special needs

o  Is usually accepted versus neglected or rejected by other children

o  Interacts well with educators

o  Able to assert own rights and needs appropriately

o  Other:

[Adapted from Assessing Young Children's Social Competence by Diane E. McClellan and Lilian G. Katz. Champaign, IL: ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education.]

Interpretation

(What does your observation tell you about the child’s social and emotional development? What did you notice? What is your observation telling you about how the child interacts and expresses feelings, related to their age and stage of development?)

Rachel is very shy and introverted, she cannot make friends and communicate with educators.

Task 2: Part C

Child 3 (2-6 years)

Anecdotal record

Child’s first name:

Rachel

Age:

? 2-6 years

Date:

20^th may, 2023

Setting/context:

Communication

Observation:

As per the observation, Rachel is very shy and introvert.

Links to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF): Select one

? LO1: Children have a strong sense of identity

? LO2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world

? LO3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing

? LO4: Children are confident and involved learners

? LO5: Children are effective communicators

Developmental domains: Select the relevant areas evident in this observation.

? Physical

? Fine motor

? Social/Emotional

? Language/

communication

? Cognitive

? Gross motor

? Creativity

Interpretation

As per the interpretation, Rachel is very shy and has issues with communication. She has a strong sense of identity.

Task 2: Part C

Child 3 (2-6 years)

Learning story

Child’s first name

Rachel

Age: 6 years

? 2-6 years

Date:

20^th may, 2023

Reflection on learning:

As per the observation, Rachel is very shy and has issues with communication. She has a strong sense of identity. She is introverted and face issue with communication and socially involvement.

Where to next:

The next step is to observe the change as per the planning program, is she able to outcome her social fear and make friends easily.

Task 2: Part C

Child 3 (2-6 years)

Developmental summary

Using point form, summarise the child’s development. What have you learned about the child?

Child’s first name:

Rachel

Age:

? 2-6 years

Observer:

Mr Swift

Date:

20^th may

Length of time the child has been attending the service:

Attendance pattern

?

Monday

?

Tuesday

?

Wednesday

?

Thursday

?

Friday

Family background, cultural practices, and community

Secondary Source

Joint and catholic family

?Enrolment

?All about me form

?Other (Name)

Child’s interests, needs and skills

Secondary Source

?Enrolment

?All about me form

?Other (Name)

Physical development

Social/emotional development

Good with learning

Connected to her grandmother, sensitive and introverted.

Language development/communication

Cognitive development

Connected to her grandmother, sensitive and introverted.

Has a strong sense of identity.

a.         Discuss your findings and your ideas for supporting the child’s learning with your room leader/Workplace Supervisor. Ask them for their perspective on the child and compare this if it differs to your own. Summarise the key points from your discussion below.

She must be sent in sleepovers or play dates that can help her to mingle more with her age group.

b.          Based on the feedback given by your room leader/workplace supervisor, collaborate with them to suggest one goal for the child that is responsive and respectful of their individual needs and wellbeing. You may like to consider the child’s interests, skills or knowledge that could be developed or extended.

The goal is to make her confident enough so that she can communicate easily with her friends and teachers.

c.         Suggest one activity that supports your goal for the child that could be added to your service program.

She must be part of play dates and classes that need more social participation.

d.         Links to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF): Select one learning outcome that relates to your goal

? LO1: Children have a strong sense of identity

? LO2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world

? LO3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing

? LO4: Children are confident and involved learners

? LO5: Children are effective communicators

e.          Briefly explain why you have chosen this learning outcome

She can be very strong headed and introvert, she can understand her need and requirements.

f.          Now that you have gathered all this information about the child, how will you use this to support your interactions with them? (Think about their interests and needs)

I will try to make her more comfortable while communicating so that she can feel easy to talk to people.

Reading

Belonging, Being & Becoming. The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (2009) Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations for the Council of Australian Governments. (pp.14-18)

https://www.acecqa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/belonging_being_and_becoming_the_early_years_learning_framework_for_australia.pdf

[Or visit Google www.google.com.au and enter ‘Belonging being becoming’ into the search tool.]

Task 3: Reflection (my understanding and knowledge of the EYLF)

a.      Learning environments need to be flexible spaces that meet children’s individual needs. Provide an example of how an environment or experience was adapted to meet the needs of different age or skill levels e.g., children given the option to use scissors or tear paper

Children are provided the option to make their own choices for rhymes and poem demonstration. This is helping them to feel included in the classroom.

b.     It is important that educators take a holistic approach when planning and consider the whole child. Refer to your service policy on family and community involvement and provide an example of how families are involved in gathering information or goal setting

It is very important for the teachers to ensure the children physical, social and emotional growth. The program can help in the social growth of the children.

c.      As part of the assessment for learning process, educators use a range of digital strategies to document experiences and provide information to families. Provide an example of when you have provided information to families or educators using these digital strategies e.g., service app, email

I have provided the information about the observation to the parents with the help of notes sharing via texts messages.

d.      It is important that educators are responsive to children’s needs and ideas. Referring to your service policy on Interactions with children provide an example of a strategy or approach it suggests when questioning children e.g., need to ask open ended questions

Children are provided the open space where they can reflects their liking and disliking regarding the classroom activities.

Supervisor to complete

e.      Please provide feedback on the student’s ability to ask open ended questions and interact to build a rapport with children and families