Lay a Foundation for Living and Learning
Choose 3 readings and answer the following questions for each reading. (This means you will answer these questions x 3) (150 words per reference so (450 words in total)
1. Reference details, please refer to the referencing guide (APA) and provide a full reference for the scholarly material as you would write it in a reference list.
2. A short statement that explains the focus or purpose of the reading. In your statement about the focus of the reading, ensure you state the main objective of the reading. Who is the intended audience for the literature and what is it trying to convey to the reader?
For example, does it provide findings on key research, is it a chapter of a book that seeks to outline an issue for instance.
3. A description of some of the key areas in the readings and how they assisted you in your understanding. How was the text useful to you?
Reading:
Reading 4. Curtis, D., & Carter, M. (2014). 'Chapter 1 Lay a Foundation for Living and Learning' Designs for living and learning, second edition: Transforming early childhood environments. Redleaf Press. Chapter 1 Designs for Living and Learning
Reading 5. Australian Government Department of Education. (2022). Belonging, being and becoming: the early years learning framework for Australia (V2.0). Australian Government Department of Education for the Ministerial Council. EYLF-2022-V2.0.pdf (acecqa.gov.au)
Reading 6. Logan, H., Press, F., & Sumsion, J. (2012). The quality imperative: Tracing the rise of “quality” in Australian early childhood education and care policy. Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 37(3), 4–13. https://doi-org.ezproxy-b.deakin.edu.au/10.1177/183693911203700302
Sample Solution
Reading 1: Curtis, D., & Carter, M. (2014). Chapter 1 Lay a Foundation for Living and Learning Designs for living and learning, second edition: Transforming early childhood environments. Redleaf Press. Chapter 1 Designs for Living and Learning The focus of this reading is to provide guidance on how to design an environment that encourages exploration and creativity in young children through the use of natural materials, outdoor play spaces, furniture arrangement, sensory play experiences and mindfulness activities.
This reading is intended for early childhood educators who are looking to create an environment where children can develop their physical abilities while also learning social skills. The key areas discussed in this reading include the importance of creating open-ended experiences as well as ways to make the space inviting such as providing comfortable furniture or adding plants and books that invite exploration. Additionally, the authors discuss various strategies such as establishing routines or introducing problem solving tasks which can help foster independence in young learners. Overall this reading was useful because it provided a number of practical suggestions that could easily be implemented into any classroom setting with minimal resources.
Reading 2: Australian Government Department of Education (2022). Belonging being & becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (V2.0). Australian Government Department of Education for the Ministerial Council EYLF-2022-V2-pdf (acecqa .gov .au)
This reading is designed to inform teachers about how to promote belongingness among students by using inclusive practices in the classroom setting based on accepted Australian standards outlined by Early Years Learning Frameworks (EYLF). Intended primarily for teachers working with preschool aged children between birth up until year 5/6 depending on locality settings; this reading provides guidance on how best to support all children regardless of background within an educational setting while promoting holistic development across each subject area including cognitive, physical emotional spiritual etcetera. Key areas discussed include ensuring each student feels respected and supported within their own right by fostering positive relationships with families/caregivers encouraging cultural sensitivity understanding different individual needs expanding upon language literacy skills etcetera – overall providing multiple facets required when developing comprehensive education programming suitable across varied school systems settings contexts cultures etcetera.. This text was valuable because it provided insight into contemporary methods used within mainstream practice today while also introducing alternative perspectives which extended from primary sources applicable throughout educational contexts internationally thus it assisted me with my comprehension around current frameworks used today pertaining towards academic success along all levels associated towards child centred development initiatives both nationally regionally globally etcetera…
Reading 3: Logan,. H., Press F., & Sumsion J.(2012). The quality imperative Tracing the rise “quality”in Australian early childhood education care policy Australasian Journal Early Childhood 37(3), 4–13 https://doi org ezproxy b deakin edu au /10 1177/183693911203700302
The purpose of this article is to explore changes in quality assurance policies over time through its analysis of government documents related specificallytoearlychildhoodeducationcare(ECEC)policyinAustraliaoverthelasttwodecadesbyexaminingtheirimpactonthesectorandfuturedirectionsfortheservicesuppliedtoyoungchildreninthecountrythroughvariousschemesandservicesoutsourcedbystategovernments Thisreadingisprimarilytargetedatthestudyofeducationalresearchrelatedtocurriculumplanningassessmentprogra