Task 3 - Reflective Questions - CHCECE035

Purpose of Assessment

This assessment has been developed to assist you to reflect on and improve your daily practice with children based on supporting their holistic learning and development.

What Do I Need to Do?

Carefully read and answer the following reflective questions.

Physical Development

1. Provide one example of how you used daily routines as opportunities to support children to acquire and practise skills. (PC1.2)

Tabletop (11:00- 12:00)- A child was struggling with writing his name. I asked if he needed help, and he said yes. So, together we tried to make the first letter of his name. I get a paper and pencil and encourage him to copy my way of writing the alphabet.

1. Provide one example of how you challenged and encouraged choice and spontaneity in physically active play. (PC1.4)

1. Provide one example of how you supported children to take increasing responsibility for their own health and wellbeing. Explain how you communicate and share information with children during routine activities. (PC1.5)

Social Development

1. Provide one example of how you encouraged children to engage in play and social experiences with other children. (PC2.1)

1. Provide one example of how you provided guidance and information that helps children understand and accept responsibility for their own actions appropriate to their level of understanding. (PC2.2)

1. Provide one example of how you provided guidance that helps children when they are having difficulty understanding or communicating with each other. (PC2.5)

1. Provide one example of how you used communication and modelling that encouraged children to respect and regard each other's individual differences. (PC 2.7)

Emotional Development

1. Identify one strategy you provided children to assist them make informed choices about their behaviours appropriate to their level of understanding. (PC3.1)

1. Provide one example of how you assisted and encouraged children to experience pride and confidence in their achievements. (PC 3.2)

1. Provide one example of how you provide acknowledgement and support if a child experiences frustration, and encourage children to see mistakes as an opportunity to learn. (PC 3.3)

1. Provide one example of how you assist children to identify physiological responses to situations and how they connect with emotions. (PC 3.4)

1. Provide one example of how you assisted children to develop empathy through identifying and responding to emotions in other people. (PC 3.5)

1. Provide one example of how you supported and encouraged children to persevere with challenges to assist in building resilience. (PC3.6)

1. Provide one example of how you shared children's successes with families in informal and formal ways. (PC 3.7)

Communication

1. Provide one example of how you valued the child's linguistic heritage and encouraged the use and acquisition of home languages. (5.1)