EDEC109 Cu
iculum Approaches for the Early Years
Assignment 1 Assessment Template
Essay (2500 words)
Learning Outcomes 1-3
Critical analysis of one relevant cu
iculum approach or model
Criterion
Comment
Learning Outcomes
1. Explain how a biblical worldview influences implementation of cu
icula and instructional choices.
2. Examine the inte
elationships of
a. cu
iculum and pedagogy,
. cu
iculum theory,
c. policy statements and cu
iculum
d. decision making
of teachers and caregivers within early childhood education settings
3. Compare and contrast
a. theories,
. models,
c. research, and
d. influences
of early childhood cu
iculum as they impact on cu
ent practices in the field
General Issues
1. Communication and writing style,
2. Thesis (flow of argument or logic)
3. Application of unit content
4. Evidence of independent learning
5. Word count
6. Presentation
7. On time
8. Turnitin similarity
9. Academic Integrity
10. Use of APA referencing style
11. Strengths
12. Areas of Development
EDEC109 S2 2020
Due Date: End of teaching week 6 11:59PM 4th October 2020
Assessment 1: Critical analysis of one relevant cu
iculum approach or model
Cu
iculum approaches refers to the method or methods used in the delivery of the cu
iculum.
All cu
iculum approaches
1. are underpinned by theoretical perspectives,
2. require appropriate pedagogies and learning environments.
Chapter 7 from Arthur et al XXXXXXXXXXintroduces 11 cu
iculum approaches and describes them as
continuums (see pages 233 – 251).
Suggested structure:
A suggested structure for your essay is as follows. Section word counts are approximate.
• Introduction (250 words)
• Outline the chosen cu
iculum approach (400 words)
• Critically evaluate how how your selected approach is suitable for theoretical perspectives
that support a biblical Christian worldview (400 words),
• Explain
o what pedagogical choice or choices support your chosen approach (400 words), and
o how the learning environment might be organised to support the chosen approach
(400 words).
• Reflect on how you might ensure that your cu
iculum approach, pedagogical choices and
the organisation of your learning environment are properly adapted to the setting of a
particular preschool (400 words).
• Conclusion (250 words)
Task:
Select one cu
iculum approach (continuum) from the list on page 233 and explain
• how this approach is suitable within the context of a biblical Christian worldview,
• what pedagogical choice or choices might be used to support this approach,
• how the learning environment might be organised to support this choice.
You may refer to one other approach to compare with your chosen approach.
Reading and Research
You are expected to refer wherever relevant
• to the chapters of your text-book we have covered in the lectures, or
• links that have been provided in the PowerPoint Presentations.
You may also refer to other relevant texts and/or peer-reviewed journal articles such as may be
found on the shelves in or online through the College li
ary.
Referencing
In-text referencing and reference list (at the end of your essay) should be formatted according to
APA guidelines. Click here to access the Excelsia College APA guide.
Due Date: End of teaching week 6 11:59PM 4th October 2020
https:
learn.excelsia.edu.au/pluginfile.php/150557/mod_resource/content/1/APA_guide_2015.pdf