Task 1b:  Essay: Develop a personal ‘play’ pedagogy (1500 words) (40%)

Drawing on theoretical perspectives, policy frameworks in early childhood education and care, together with scholarly literature, write a 1500-word essay discussing:

· the importance of play and learning

· how you would reflect the Principles and Practices of the National Early Years Learning Framework (DEEWR, 2009) as part of your teaching pedagogy in planning a play-based educational program for children aged 2 to 5 years

· relationships, intentional scaffolding and how you would engage with children in play through opportunities you could create for co-playing skills, the different roles you would take and when and why children’s choices in play might be challenged

(Sub headings can be used within the essay)

Assessment Criteria:

· presents as a personal ‘play’ pedagogy in relation to intended practice planning a play-based educational program and reflects theoretical and research perspectives re importance and value of play and learning within an early childhood education and care context (10%)

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