Knowledge Questions

Question 1
a) List the currently approved learning frameworks in Australia for Education and Care services.
b) Investigate the function of the Learning Framework in the early childhood education and care sector and describe this below.
c) Describe the following stages of the planning cycle and state what each stage requires of educators. Your answer must be in your own words
Gathering information
Questioning and analysing information
Planning
Implementation
Review and reflection
d) , explain how this statement can be true: 'The curriculum planning cycle is based on child development'.
e) Who are the key stakeholders in the implementation of the early years learning framework, and how can these stakeholders collaborate to implement the framework?
f) Complete the table below to identify how the approved early years framework can be integrated into all aspects of the curriculum. Provide two examples for each aspect.

Aspect of the framework	Examples of embedding this in daily practice	Examples of embedding this in routines	Examples of embedding this in experiences
Vision: Describe how the service can embed the vision of the framework. (Two examples in each column)
Principles Describe how the service can embed the Early Years Learning Framework principles. (Two examples in each column)
Practices Describe how the service can embed the Early Years Learning Framework practices. (Two examples in each column)

Question 2

a) Research the vision and pedagogy of the Early Years Learning Framework. Explain the meaning of the vision and pedagogy in your own words.

b) Discuss the features and the role of play-based pedagogy and explain why this is important.

c) Describe what is meant by a quality play opportunity.

Question 3
Complete the table below to summarise the principles of the early years learning frameworks. For each principle, provide one example of how you might observe this in an early education and care service.

Principles	Summarise each principle in your own words	Provide one example of how you might observe this principle in an education and care service
Secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships
Partnerships
High expectations and equity
Respect for diversity
Ongoing learning and reflective practice

Question 4

Describe the practices of the Early Years Learning Framework in the table below. Summarise each practice in your own words and provide one example of how you might observe this practice in an education and care service.

Practices	Summarise each practice in your own words	Provide one example of how you might observe this practice in an education and care service
1. Holistic Approaches
2. Responsiveness to Children
3. Learning through Play
4. Intentional Teaching
5. Learning Environments
6. Cultural Competence
7. Continuity of Learning and Transitions
8. Assessment for Learning

Question 5

In the table below, list the five Learning Outcomes of the early years learning frameworks and summarise your understanding of each Learning Outcome.

Outcome	Identify the outcome	Summary of the outcome
Outcome 1
Outcome 2
Outcome 3
Outcome 4
Outcome 5

Question 6
a) Research and explain how the approved early years learning framework relates to and encompasses child development.
b) The Australian Early Development Census is a reputable source of information related to development. Access the data at https://www.aedc.gov.au/early-childhood and outline what the census does and why you feel this is a reputable source.
c) List below two reputable and authoritative sources (other than the Australian Early Development Census) which you could use to access information about child development.
d) Complete the table below to identify why development varies among children. You must: List three factors that might influence development List three variations in development
List three factors that influence development
List three variations in development
e) Explain developmental theory and include at least two developmental and learning theories within your explanation.
f) Describe how the different developmental domains are interrelated and how this informs a holistic approach to early childhood education and care.
g) List three strategies early childhood services and educators use to support holistic development (across all domains).
h) Describe the importance of curiosity and discovery as positive learning dispositions.
i) Describe the development of inclusive practice and how this supports children's learning.