Part 1: Knowledge Questions
1. Using the tables below, navigate through the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standard (NQS) to identify and
iefly describe the following in relation to working in partnership with families, diversity and inclusion:
a. Working in Partnerships with Families:
i. One EYLF Principle
ii. One NQS Quality Area
iii. One NQS Standard
iv. One NQS Element
. Diversity and Inclusion:
i. One EYLF Principle
ii. One NQS Quality Area
iii. One NQS Standard
iv. One NQS Element
a. Working in Partnerships with Families
Record the number of each
Description
i. EYLF Principle:
ii. NQS Quality Area:
iii. NQS Standard:
iv. NQS Element:
b. Diversity and Inclusion
Record the number of each
Description
i. EYLF Principle:
ii. NQS Quality Area:
iii. NQS Standard:
iv. NQS Element:
c. Explain how the Early Years Learning Framework defines cultural competence and diversity XXXXXXXXXXwords)
2. Identify three examples of information you will need to provide to families during the enrolment process about the operation of the service as stated in the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011.
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a) Explain how and when you will sensitively inform families of any incidents affecting their child whilst they are in attendance at the service. Quote the applicable section of the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011 in your answer.
) Identify two strategies for supplying this information to culturally and linguistically diverse families (CALD).
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4. Service information provided to families at enrolment will also often include details of how all families can be involved in the day-to-day life of the service.
Explain three different ways that families could be involved in the service. Include
a) One opportunity that would allow the family to participate in an advisory, consultative, decision-making role and;
) Two ways families can participate in the day to day life of the service.
c) How you will ensure that CALD families do not feel excluded from this process?
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5. There is a range of theories that address the importance of relationships. Some of these theories include:
· Socio-cultural Theory
· Postmodernism
· Poststructural Theory
· Bronfen
enner’s Ecological Systems Theory.
Choose two theories from the list above and explain what each says about the importance of developing collaborative relationships with families.
(100 – 150 words)
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6.
a. Describe how colonisation has impacted Aboriginal and or To
es Strait Islander People and their communities?
(150 – 250 words)
. There have been many events and issues since colonisation, which have impacted the Aboriginal and/or To
es Strait Islander People and their communities. Some of these historically significant events and issues are listed below.
· Freedom Rides
· Aboriginal Protection Act
· Recognise campaign
· Stolen Generations
· Mabo case
· Maralinga
· Apology to the Stolen Generation by Kevin Rudd
· 1967 Referendum
Select and research two of the events listed above, and explain the impact of each event on Aboriginal and/or To
es Strait Islander People and their communities. (100 words per event or issue)
Historically significant events or issues:
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7. In the table below, reflect on your cultural identity and biases and answer the following questions:
Questions
Your reflections
a. What events in your family history have influenced your cu
ent values, beliefs and attitudes?
(150 – 200 words)
b. What aspects of the environment influence your cultural identity? (50 – 100 words)
c. What impact has your background had on your interactions and relationships with people from diverse cultures?
(50 – 100 words)
d. Reflecting on your answers to this question and the EYLF’s (or other approved learning for your state) definition of cultural competence discuss what knowledge, attitudes or skills you could develop to support your own cultural competency? 100 – 150 words)
8. Identify two standards, two policies and three procedures or initiatives an Early Childhood or School Aged Education and Care Service will use, to support the participation of children, families and staff in culturally competent ways XXXXXXXXXXwords):
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6) Educators need to respond sensitively and appropriately to all children’s efforts to communicate.
Identify four ve
al and four non-ve
al respectful communication strategies that would promote positive relationships with children.
Ve
al communication strategies
1. using positive languages✓
2.responding to the child accordingly✓
Please tell me 2 more ve
al communication strategies.
Non-ve
al communication strategies
Please give me an example the answers
4. smiling/ giving them a good vibe✓
Please visit your learning resources and tell me 2 more non-ve
al communication strategies
8) You have been asked to collaborate with your room leader to plan the cu
iculum for next week. List three strategies you would use to identify the preschool children’s cu
ent interests.
Answe
1. Knowing what their intrests are right now by seeing their preferences when being given an option to choose.✓
Observing children in play is co
ect.
You may not get cu
ent interests here.
2. Asking the children for their ideas and opinions✓
11) A well-organised environment can minimise inappropriate behaviour.
Consider the following factors within the environment that may promote inappropriate behaviour and consider how you would make changes or additions to the physical environment to promote positive behaviour:
Factors within the environment
The environment you would provide (50 words per section)
For example:
Safety
Have age-appropriate toys and equipment in transparent boxes on low shelves that children can access and use without adult support. Have tools and equipment that need supervision on high shelves or in locked cupboards.
Noise level
Consider the noise level on a day to day basis. Think about how you could reduce the noise level during everyday play and
Activity
Consider where you will set up different activities. For example, more sedentary play and more active play.
Space
Privacy
What could you set up to ensure privacy in the bathrooms? Also think about spaces where children might want to be alone during the day?
Equipment
, please think about how to minimise children having to share equipment.
12) What behaviour guidance would you provide in the following situations? Describe your response to each situation.
Situation
Guidance provided (50 words per scenario)
A group of five-year-old children are arguing over the Lego. There are a limited number of wheels available and one child is using eight of them to build his truck. The other boys begin to snatch and
eak his truck to take some wheels.
Think about how you could encourage children to problem solve
Kevin (18months) sees Jon playing with the train, he goes over and grabs the train off Jon and opens his mouth ready to bite Jon, when he resists.
Remember these children are only 18 months old so sharing would not be age appropriate. Please tell me another strategy
Sarah (4 years) is enjoying the mud kitchen. You see her busily sti
ing the mud, then she takes a spoon to her mouth and tastes the mud.
Marina(2yrs) is busy in the home corner bathing her doll. She stops and looks around at joy who is fast approaching her, her hands ready to take the doll from Marina, “No, me!” Marina cries.
again sharing would not be easy for a 2 year old. What else could you do and say?
16) In the table below write how you would respond to these children’s communication.
What would you say and do? XXXXXXXXXXwords each scenario)
Communication
Your response
Leanne and Caitlin are playing in the home corner. Phillip comes over and wants to play. Leanne says "You can't play in here! You're a boy. The boy has to go to work and the mummy and kids stay home."
Please consider this and gender stereotypical attitudes
1a. Identify the National law that sets out a national standard for most long day care, family day care, out of school hours care services and preschools and kindergartens in Australia.
The NQF isn’t the National Law and is an approved learning framework under the National Law and Regulations. Can you please resubmit this answer with the name of the National Law ie Act?
National Quality Framework
3b. Briefly describe how the Quality Standards are used to assess a service’s performance. Your answer will provide the main steps involved in the assessment and quality rating process XXXXXXXXXXwords)
Can you please also state the quality ratings in your answer? These can be found in the following weblink-
https:
www.acecqa.gov.au/assessment/assessment-and-rating-process
4a. List three Commonwealth or State/Te
itory laws or acts that apply to Early Childhood Education and Care Services in your State or Te
itory.
. Describe one educator obligation set out by each of the laws/acts you identified.
Laws/Acts
Educator obligations
Example: Ombudsman Act 1974 (NSW)
The nominated supervisor is required to notify the Ombudsman if they become aware of a reportable allegation or conviction against an employee at the service.
Children and Young Person (Care and Protection) Act 1998 no 157
Child Protection (working with children) Amendment (statutory Review) Act 2018 no14
Workplace Health and Safety(WHS) laws and regulations
6. Answer the following questions regarding developing and reviewing service policies.
. Describe how a service involves all stakeholders in the development and review of policies XXXXXXXXXXwords)
11. Sid is still unhappy about Ben being bitten and wants to make a formal complaint; how will you support Sid to do this? (50 words)
12a. Define the term ‘informed consent’. (50 words)