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