Introduction to Assessment
Learner Instructions
Written questions and responses
· Take your time and carefully read all questions
· Answer each question in the space provided
· Write each answer in your own words and use “quotation” marks and reference where you have used the work of others
· Refer to your learner guide and any supplementary materials you have been provided including references and links to websites.
· Learners should answer ALL questions in as much detail as required.
Question 1 A
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Navigate through the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and respond to the following:
Discuss five (5) strategies to promote children’s sense of belonging and connectedness.
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Question 1 B
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Using your own words, in 50 words, explain Learning Outcome 4 from EYLF.
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Question 1 C
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Using the National Quality Standards (NQS)
iefly outline three (3) quality areas that relate to the holistic development of children. Ensure you respond in your own words. Include in your response the URL you used to access this information.
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Question 1 D
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Using the URL from the previous question, outline two standards for each of the following quality areas:
· Quality Area 1: Educational program and practice
· Quality Area 2: Children’s Health and Safety
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Question 1 E
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Using the URL from question 1c, outline the elements for the following quality area:
· Quality Area 3: Physical environment
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Question 1 F
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Identify the sections within National Law and the regulation that relate to the approved learning framework.
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Question 2 A
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Explain how the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) is a source of credible source of information in early childhood development. In your explanation include the developmental areas covered in the AEDC data.
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Question 3 A
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Discuss each of the following in relation to supporting social development of children who are 3 years and older. Include the importance of each and provide at least one (1) example of how you would educate and encourage the child to:
a. Join in play
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Question 3 B
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. Express ideas
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Question 3 C
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Identify one strategy you would apply to children across all age groups to encourage respect for differences.
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Question 4 A
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Identify one (1) experience or activity you can introduce to support motor skills for each of the following age group:
a. One-year-old
. Two-year-old
c. Three-year-old
d. Four year and olde
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Question 5 A
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Briefly discuss two (2) different types of technology that you could use while encouraging and supporting children’s curiosity and discovery as they explore. Provide at least one example of how each technology could be used.
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Question 5 B
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In your own words, describe inquiry-based learning in early childhood. (60 words)
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Question 6 A
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Respond to the following questions in your own words:
a. Explain how the strategy of two-way communication builds relationships between educators and children of different ages.
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Question 6 B
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Discuss why asking open and closed questions and listening to and responding to questions, important for the educator and the children of different ages.
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Question 6 C
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How can reading books to all age groups support early learning and pre-reading? What are four (4) ways this can support children’s learning?
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Question 6 D
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How can patterns of repetition support literacy development?
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Question 6 E
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Briefly explain how activities that include mimicking or rhyming help literacy development in children, also list three (3) activities that can be used to support mimicking and rhyme.
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Question 6 F
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Briefly explain early writing skills and how these support developments of literacy in young children.
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Question 7 A
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Explain why it is important to encourage children to use their home language in the service while supporting literacy development? Provide five (5) examples of ways you can integrate home languages into learning and support language development of all children.
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Question 8 A
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What are two (2) ways you can encourage children to explore the following:
a. Money and number systems
. Time and musical notation
c. Symbols
d. Letters and sounds
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Question 9 A
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In your own words,
iefly discuss the early years of learning in relation to:
a. Social development
. Cognitive development
c. Emotional development
d. Physical development
e. Communication development
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Question 9 B
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What are some of the physiological responses that children may exhibit when experiencing emotional stress?
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Question 9 C
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Discuss how theory supports holistic play experiences to encourage learning across different developmental areas. In your discussion also give an example of one such experience.
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Question 10 A
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Research and discuss biological and environment influences on early
ain development in children under 5 years of age. (120 words)
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Question 10 B
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Identify three (3) biological and three (3) environmental influences on development.
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Question 10 C
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Why is there variation in development and how does this tie into your role as an educator?
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Question 10 D
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How does child development theory inform development in the context of inclusive practice?
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Question 11 A
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Research and discuss following theorists:
a. Erik Erikson (150 words)
. Jean Piaget and four (4) stages of development (250 words)
c. Bruner’s constructivist theory (150 words)
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Question 12 A
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ECA code of ethics informs Service standards for educators in early childhood services.
a) Briefly discuss, in your own words, the purpose of the code of ethics developed by Early Childhood Australia, including at least three (3) of its core values.
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Question 12 B
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Discuss how service standards, policies and procedures should reflect children’s health and safety, educational program and practice, physical environment, and relationships with children.
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Question 13 A
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1. In your own words, describe how each of the following is important and how the lack of it can negatively impact childhood development.
a. Limited
ain stimulation
. Lack of play
c. Poor diet
d. Lack of materials and resources
e. Inconsistent emotional support
f. Trauma and other life changing experiences
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Question 14 A
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While facilitating emotional development, how would you support a child who is feeling frustrated, to persevere and encourage them to share their feelings?
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Question 15 A
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Designing cu
iculum requires clear processes to be in place to ensure consistency of application in the service. Briefly outline key considerations that need to be taken into account when designing a cu
iculum.
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Introduction to Assessment
Learner Instructions
Holistic experiences provide for children’s physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and communication learning and development.
For this assignment, you are required to discuss how you would support the development of children between the ages of 3 and 5, specifically in their:
· Social development
· Physical development
· Emotional development
Your assignment must consider age appropriateness and discuss each of the following:
Question 16 A
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Social development:
List three (3) strategies you can use to support children to take responsibility for safety and play.
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Question 16 B
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List three (3) strategies you can use to encourage children to play in groups and develop respect for each other.
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Question 17 A
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Physical development
List two (2) examples of indoor and two (2) examples of outdoor activities or exercises that could be created to support the physical development of children.
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Question 17 B
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Discuss how you would go about determining the resources and equipment (indoor and outdoor) required to undertake the activities and the types of resources and equipment needed and list three (3) play equipment you could use.
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Question 18 A
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Emotional development
List three (3) strategies you can use to encourage children to make positive choices and manage their feelings appropriately.
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Question 18 B
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List three (3) strategies you can use to encourage children to take pride in their work and develop their confidence.
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