Child Care Across Canada: Early Childhood Education Assignment

Purpose

Childcare needs are met in a variety of ways in different parts of Canada. The purpose of this assignment is to explore childcare around the country and to share your learning. This experience will allow students the opportunity to gain insight into a variety of unique and diverse supports for children and their families in other parts of Canada. This will allow students to identify beliefs, values and behaviours that form individual and community identities and the basis for respectful relationships. This assignment is divided into two main segments; one task involves gathering information individually, while the other will require students to present the information to the class using strategies from the Keys to Success course.

Child Care Across Canada Presentation Students, in their small groups, will select one province in Canada and research that province’s childcare system and compare it to the ontario system in which you have been learning about. Information gathered on your chosen province will include: • inclusion of children with special needs - Saskatchewan how does that compare to Ontario. (250 words)

1. Think about some of the new skills that you learned early in the semester. How did you apply those skills while completing this assignment? Provide one example.

2. Discuss one example of instructions that was unclear to you. How would you improve it?

3. What were some of the most challenging moments I faced while completing this assignment and what made them so? (Please do not discuss technical difficulties or time management issues, this has to do with your research)

4. How can I better support and encourage my team members on future projects? Provide clear examples.

5. What could I do differently from a personal standpoint the next time I work with the same group or a different one?

Citations and references Hard copy of full PowerPoint given before presentation begins in class /5 No errors in spelling and grammar APA format utilized for citations and references Very few errors in spelling and/ or grammar. All references cited properly. Some errors in spelling and/or grammar. Attempts to reference (some problem with form) Many errors in spelling and/or grammar. Items not referenced (note: not referencing is a form of plagiarism and may result in a grade of zero on the assignment). Hard copy of Presentation not given in class Individual Information Gathering And Self Reflection /10 All required information and clearly reflects the beliefs, values and behaviours that form individual and community identities and the basis for respectful relationships. Information is accurate and up to date. Information is summarized and written in easy-tounderstand language.

All information is referenced properly. Includes 3 out of 5 answers from guiding questions Includes most of the required information. Information is accurate and up to date. All information is referenced properly. Includes 2 out of 5 answers from guiding questions Some gaps in required information. Most information is accurate and up to date (some errors). Attempts to reference all information (some problems with format) Includes 1 out of 5 answers from guiding questions. Many gaps in required information. Information is inaccurate and/or out of date. No attempt to reference information (note: not referencing is a form of plagiarism and may result in a grade of zero on the assignment).

· Preparation and practice

· Vocal Delivery

· Physical Delivery -Visual Elements/ Multimedia/Graphics /10 Well organized, clear evidence of practice.

Grabs attention and engages audience Presenters use excellent vocal delivery, eye contact and expression Equal distribution of content presented amongst group members Multi-media interactive presentation is exceptionally engaging, dynamic and informative presentation includes use of current technology, such as PowerPoint, Animoto, etc.) Kept presentation within 20 minutes Organized, evidence of practice Involves audience to some degree Multi-media presentation includes use of current technology, such as PowerPoint, Animoto, etc.) Most of the group members contribute to the presentation Lacks organization, more practice needed. Does not catch attention of the audience Presenters difficult to hear and lack eye contact 1-2 members take the lead on the presentation. Some use of multimedia during presentation. Minimal interaction with class during presentation Disorganized Too much content included in Multimedia presentation Content of presentation is directly from website or agency flyers.