EDE2101
Early Childhood Contexts
Assignment Two
Rebecca Gabriel
Student Number: 0050014890
Due Date: 2nd June, 2014
Table of Contents
Part A 3
Part B
Introduction 7
Professional Learning 7
Observation and Documentation 8
Planning for, and implementation of, effective
Teaching and learning 10
Reflective Practice 11
Part C 13
Appendix 23
Criteria Sheet 14
5 Observations 15
20 Practices 21
5 Learning Experiences 24
2 Samples of Assessment 34
3 Session Plans 35
7 Daily Reflections 41
Reference List 48
Marking Criteria 50
Rubric 51
Part A: Model of Critical Reflection
In a Kindergarten class there is a girl with autism who continually expects to be able to do and take things when she wants from the other children. This upsets the other children as the girl does not verbalise very well what she is doing but rather uses physical force to get her own way. The teacher is aware of this and has discussed with Mum about working together on a holistic approach to her behaviour.
Deconstruct
The child believes she is able to do what she likes, when she likes with the other children and Teachers. The child is taking things from the other children or forcing her way into activities reverting to using physical force to achieve this. The child is not able to verbalise her needs and wants to the other children. This is causing great concern for the teachers and Mother as the other children in the class are either upset by her actions or being physically hurt by her actions. Of most concern the children appear to be frightened by her presence.
Confront
The child is diagnosed with Autism and lacks in verbalising her needs and wants. The child is lacking the skills to communicate effectively with her teachers and the other children. The...