Assignments And Skills Demonstration

Early Childhood Education (Tutor purposes)

Aims Students Should:  Understand the types and stages of play, understand the integrated nature of play and child development  Explore the benefits and be ale to relate them to activities.  Plan and implement a range of play activities appropriate to stages of child development (See assignment briefs)  Understand the role and responsibility of the childcare worker when playing with children.

Module is divided into three units

SLO (Objectives – Students must be able to; Unit 1 understanding Play

 Types, stages and patterns of play 0-6yrs and benefits of play  Identify factors that influence play and explore changing patterns  Encourage personal choice for children  List features of a supportive play environment  Identify the role of the adult  Must know appropriate safety standards  Relate theory of play to own practice in childcare work

Unit 2 Play Activities

 List a range of topics of interest to children  Devise and evaluate play activities that relate to a no of curriculum subject areas (see mod desc) and relate to types of play.  Demonstrate storytelling techniques (0-6yrs)

Unit 3 Toys, Games and Equipment

 Describe a range of suitable play materials and equipments and demonstrate how they assist in the development of the child.  Assess the value of a toy, game or equipment  Identify a range of books available for children from 0-6yrs  List a range of materials and resources that can aid stories  Demonstrate the use of displays a learning tools (It is strongly recommended to cover child dev first) Early childhood Education

The purpose of this module is to allow you to investigate the purpose and potential of play activities during children’s development from 0-6yrs. You will observe good practice, equality of opportunity and respect for diversity in lifestyles, religion and culture in early years care.

You will learn to devise activities that promote early learning through the process of play for children 0-6yrs.

The module is divided into three units:

Understanding Play

Play Activities

Toys, games, Equipment

See over for Assignment details Assignments and Skills Demonstration

Assignment 1 30%

You are required to devise a play activity for a group of children aged 0- 6yrs. In consultation with an adult in a supervisory role, you must plan, deliver and evaluate the play activity.

Assignment 2 30%

You are required to select either a toy, Equipment or Play area and develop a range of criteria with which you will assess the item.

Using the criteria you will evaluate the uses and value of the chosen piece or area. You should make recommendations as to whether the chosen piece/area should be changed/improved or not and provide reason.

Skills Demonstration – 40%

You are required to carry out an oral presentation to a child/group of children. You be assessed using one of the following techniques.

Poetry Story telling Reading Assignments and Skills Demonstration

Assignment 1 30%

You are required to devise a play activity for a group of children aged 0- 6yrs. In consultation with an adult in a supervisory role, you must plan, deliver and evaluate the play activity.

Planning:  You must provide a written record of consultation with an adult in a supervisory role.  You will provide an outline of the *benefits to the child/group  Details of materials or resources required must be submitted.

Implementation:  A written record of how the activity was carried out.

Evaluation:  A reflection of your role in the activity  An evaluation of the impact of the play activity on the group and future uses of the activity

*When planning the play activity, consider types of play and how they impact on the overall development of a child eg creative play. Also consider activities that promote maths, literacy and science, human and social learning, music or movement and IT. Choose one of these areas and focus on the benefits of your activity for that particular area.

Remember to ensure that your activity is age related, safe and ethical. Name:

Name of Activity:

Number and age of children:

Please Tick

Permission received from appropriate source

Consultation took place prior to implementation.

Signature Assignment 2 30%

You are required to select either a toy, Equipment or Play area and develop a range of criteria with which you will assess the item. Examples of criteria you could use; Its value in relation to child’s development Safety, storage, assembly The role of the child The role the adult, etc

Using the criteria you will evaluate the uses and value of the chosen piece or area. You should make recommendations as to whether the chosen piece/area should be changed/improved or not and provide reason.

Breakdown of assignment

Item/piece/area: You must first provide a detailed description of chosen item and explain your choice. Also include a visual presentation.

Criteria: Then provide a breakdown of your selected criteria and explain your reasons.

Evaluation: Using the selected criteria evaluate the use and value of the chosen piece or area. Provide a detailed assessment.

Recommendations for improvements or not: Please provide a written recommendation for how this piece could be altered or improved and explain your reasoning. Where appropriate provide sketches of the new and improved model.

Skills Demonstration – 40%

You must provide an appropriate technique for an oral presentation to a child/group of children based on the following

 Benefits to the child/children  Age/developmental appropriateness

Performance You are required to deliver the presentation using the selected technique to a child/group of children. You will use visual aids and other resources to support the presentation. You must provide audio evidence of the session.

Evaluation You will evaluate the oral presentation Skills Demonstration Evaluation

Technique chosen

Visual Aids/resources used Value to the child/group of Children

Personal Learning Early Childhood Education Assignment 1 Marking Scheme, Planning 10 marks Record of consultation with adult in supervisory role. – 1

Students should agree activity with tutor, tutor verification needed - .5 Letter of permission from parents/supervisory adults - .5

Outline of the benefits to the child/group of children – 5 Stage and type of play should be identified – 1 mark

Learning goals – reference to curriculum strands if appropriate – 2 marks

Dev areas addressed in relation to benefits of activity – 2 marks

*Correct language and terminology are important at this level.

Details of materials and resources used – 4 marks Material listed should be appropriate, age related and practical – 2 marks

Health and Safety should be addressed in detail – 2 marks

Effective implementation – 10 marks A detailed step by step account of how the activity was delivered. No of children and adults present, time and location should be stated. - 6

Account should be objectively stated at this point. – 2

Visual aids should be provided to be support account – 2 marks

Evaluation – 10 marks A detailed evaluation of the impact of the play activity. Reference needs to be made to original plan and expected outcomes of activity. An evaluation as to why benefits were or were not achieved. – 5 marks

A reflection of role in the activity - were they organised and in control, intervened only when necessary? Did they consider all eventualities and handle the unexpected. Considerable reflection needed for full marks –(5)

Early Childhood Education Marking Scheme Assignment 2

Criteria Detailed description of the chosen piece – 2 marks

A visual presentation must be provided – 2 marks

Comprehensive and appropriate criteria must be selected -3 marks

An explanation for selected criteria – 3 marks

Candidate must assess in detail the use of the item. For full marks this must be detailed, appropriate and relevant. – 10 marks

Recommendation – candidates should consider practical and valuable improvements for piece. These should be clearly outlined and well expressed. Detailed required for full marks. – 10 marks Early childhood Education Marking Scheme - Skills Demonstration

Selection of appropriate Technique – 5 marks Students are required to select a technique that is age and location appropriate, interesting and exciting to children and best tells the story.

Effectives performance – 20 marks

Competent responses by the candidate to verbal and non verbal cues – 5 marks. Candidate must engage the children and respond to their cues effectively, if method of evidence is auditory it is the responsibility of candidate to ensure that this can be clearly heard.

Effective interaction with the children – 5 marks. Candidate must interact with children and organise participation by the children. Again this be clearly heard.

Use of voice - 5 marks Clear, slow, good dictation, use of tone and expression – 5 marks

Appropriate use of aids/resources – 5 marks Visual presentation required for full marks.

Evaluation – 15 marks

Evaluation of resources used – 5 marks Needs to be thorough, well balanced and appropriate

The value of the performance for the child/children – 5 marks This needs to be thorough, concise and relates to learnt material The candidate’s personal role in the performance – 5 marks Well balanced and constructive