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Play and Development
ASSESSMENT 2 (of 3)
Qualification/Course code, name and release numbe
CHC30113 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Release 4)
CHC50113 - Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (Release 4)
Units of competency
CHCECE009 - Use an approved learning framework to guide practice (2)
CHCECE010 - Support the holistic development of children in early childhood (2)
CHCECE011 - Provide experiences to support children's play and learning (2)
CHCECE013 - Use information about children to inform practice (2)
Assessment declaration
· This assessment is my original work and no part of it has been copied from any other source except where due acknowledgement is made. 
· No part of this assessment has been written for me by any other person except where such collaboration has been authorised by the assessor concerned. 
· I understand that plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. No part of this assessment is plagiarised. 
Student signature and date
(if you are submitting this assessment online, your online submission will be deemed your digital signature) 
Document title: Play and Development 2 (of 3) | Version 1.0     Page 20 of 22
Date Created: July 2020 RTO Provider Number 90003 | CRICOS Provider Code: 00591E
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Contents
Assessment 1    3
Assessment Instructions    3
Part 1 Observation and assessment    5
Part 2 Child development and wellbeing    11
Appendix    14
Evidence Guide    15
Assessment 1
Assessment Instructions
Table 1 Assessment instructions
    Assessment details
    Instructions
    Assessment overview
    The objective of this clustered assessment is to assess your knowledge in the following units:
· CHCECE009 - Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
· CHCECE010 - Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
· CHCECE011 - Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
· CHCECE013 - Use information about children to inform practice
    The Assessment Event numbe
    2 of 3
    Instructions for this assessment
    This is a clustered written assessment and it will be assessing you on your knowledge of all the units listed in this assessment.
This assessment is in two parts and contains a range of short answer, multiple choice and matching questions. The assessment also contains an Evidence Guide and Assessment Feedback (marking tools):
1. Observation and assessment.
2. Child development and wellbeing
You must read the entire document before commencing your assessment so you are aware of all requirements.
    Submission instructions
    On completion of this assessment, you are required to upload your response and any marking tools as they appear in this assessment workbook as per the instructions on your online platform or hand it to your assessor for marking.
Ensure you have written your name at the bottom of each page of this assessment.
It is important that you keep a copy of all electronic and hardcopy assessments submitted to TAFE and complete the assessment declaration when submitting the assessment.
    What do I need to do to achieve a satisfactory result?
    To achieve a satisfactory result for this assessment you must complete each part of your assessment to a satisfactory standard.
You must ensure your assessment responses are written in your own words (unless otherwise specified), include APA references where required and adhere to the word count requirements where specified.
    What do I need to provide?
    Pen and paper if completing the assessment in writing; computer; and internet connection
    Assessor must provide
    Nil
    Due date/time allowed
    Due Date: 13/11/20
The time allowed: The time allowed: Untimed, however allow 1 ½ hours to complete
Venue: May be completed in the classroom, home or online environment.
    Assessment feedback, review or appeals
    In accordance with the TAFE NSW policy Manage Assessment Appeals, all students have the right to appeal an assessment decision in relation to how the assessment was conducted and the outcome of the assessment. Appeals must be lodged within 14 working days of the formal notification of the result of the assessment.
If you would like to request a review of your results or if you have any concerns about your results, contact your Teacher or Head Teacher. If they are unavailable, contact the Student Administration Officer.
Contact your Head Teacher for the assessment appeals procedures at your college/campus.
Part 1 Observation and assessment
    QUESTION 1
    (Part 1)
    Instructions:
Access the Guide to the National Quality Framework (Section 4 Operational requirements).
Refer to the National Quality Standards, Q.A.1 Educational program and practice in the guide and identify:
a) One standard
) One element relating to the observation and assessment of individual children.
c) Include the name and number of the relevant National Law and Regulations relating to this Quality Area
    National Quality Standards, Q A.1- Educational program and practice
    a) Standard
    
Standard 1.1- Program-The educational program enhances each child’s learning and development.
    b) Element
    
Element 1.1.2- Child-centred- Each child’s cu
ent knowledge, strengths, ideas, culture, abilities and interests are the foundation of the program.
    c) National Law and Regulation
    
Education and Care Services National Law (WA) Act 2012
Part 4.1 Educational program and practice
73 Educational program
74 Documenting of child assessments or evaluations for delivery of educational program
75 Information about educational program to be kept available
76 Information about educational program to be given to parents
    QUESTION 2
    (Part 1)
    Instructions: There are ethical and important guidelines to follow when documenting observations of children. List two ethical practices and two guidelines for writing observations in the table below: (70 – 100 words)
    
    Ethical practices when observing
    Guidelines for writing observations
    1
    
We must ensure that children’s information is recorded without any bias
    The observations need to be clear, understandable and directly related to children’s wellbeing outcomes.
    2
    
We must ensure that no abusive language or discriminatory reference is made
    The observations must be so made that the documentation efforts and experiences, help in continuous learning, growth and development of each child
    QUESTION 3
    (Part 1)
    Instructions: Access Programming and planning in early childhood settings. (7th ed.). in Appendix 1 below and refer to pages 294 – 314 to answer the following question:
a) Listed in the table are some of the observation techniques that are used by education and care services. Identify the purpose of each technique.
(40 – 60 words per technique.)
    Observation Technique
    Purpose
    Learning story    Comment by Author: who do you include in a learning story that you dont usually in other observations
    
The purpose of learning stories is to understand how the children are learning, and how they can develop as a whole and also in their own particular interests. The records made in learning stories focusses on what the child can do instead of what they cannot do. Learning stories are recorded by teachers to document what the teacher sees the child doing in the class and the steps and skills he has in doing it.
    Jotting
    Jottings are quick records of significant information about any child. They are a record of significant behaviour a particular child display. They are written in an objective and non-judgemental way. They help teachers highlight significant areas of a child’s development or development-delay.
    Anecdotal    Comment by Author: What tense are they written in?
    
Anecdotal records are used for assessment of skill development in young children. These records help in identifying the child's cu
ent skill level, interests and skills. They are made objectively and recording children’s actions and behaviours. They are written in the past tense in the form of a story with a beginning and a conclusion.
    Work sample
    
Work Sampling involves evaluation and documentation. Evaluation refers to judging something’s closeness in relation to particular standards. Work sample helps in understanding how far the child has learnt a particular concept. Documentation involves recording the evaluation.
    Digital documentation/photographs
    Digital Documentation helps to track students' learning and thinking through using graphical ways. Digital documentation and photographs help teachers and parents record the child’s...