I Task 3: My personal development plan - EXAMPLE RESPONSE a. My learning goal i will develop my confidence in implementing a small group time b. Why this goal is_important to me i want to feel confident that i can plan and implement experiences that are interesting and support children's learning c. Choose one statement from the code of ethics that relates to your goal e.g. In relation to children I will in relation to children i will provide a meaningful curriculum to enrich children's learning, balancing child and educatorinitiated experiences d. Choose a quality area and standardfelement that supports your goal Quality 1 or 4 Quality Area 1 Element 1.1.2 Each child's current knowledge, strengths, ideas, culture, abilities and interests are the foundation of the program. e. What I will do to work on this gogrou must list at least two examples of how this will be achieved}; Watch {observe} how the children play and what interests they have Observe the practices of other educators and join in their group times Ask questions about how the structure 1' beginning middle and end} of the group e.g. transitions, how to start and end Observe and ask questions about how to support behaviours of children f. Resources needed to achieve my goal, considering my own learning style {e.g. working with mentor, accessing professional development training, local networks, online networks, reading materials} l will research ideas and experiences e.g. pinterest professional media groups " l will document in a notebook fav. Songs, book, fingerplays, games l will practice singingfreading in front of mirror to become confident when presenting g. How I will measure my progress e.g. Make recordings in a dailyjournal, complete daily tasks, ask a colleague for feedback etc. l will read/sing during free play times " l will songs during routines to practice my singing e.g. nappy change tickle time, waiting for lunch " l will get to know the children by observing and will choose something interesting to them e.g. dinosaur to research song, access books at service l will reflect on how l felt each day reading or singing songs with children h. What is the realistic timeframe for achieving this goal? At one month i will be able to confidently read or sing for one to 3 children during free play At 2 months i will settle the children to reduce waiting times by singing finger plays with them By 4 months l will conduct with assistance of another educator who will provide me with feedback so l can improve my skills By 6 months l will plan and implement a small group experience with confidence