Contents |
Preface to the 2nd edition | 5 |
About this book | 7 |
The EYLF in practice | 7 |
Using this book | 7 |
Early childhood education and care | 9 |
What is early childhood education and care (ECEC)? | 9 |
What is the Australian government aiming for? | 10 |
Where are we now? | 10 |
Learning in the early years | 12 |
Reflective practice through focused questions | 13 |
Questions for reflection | 13 |
Belonging being & becoming – a vision for each child’s learning | 15 |
The EYLF for Australia | 15 |
Pedagogy | 15 |
Principles | 16 |
Practice | 16 |
Learning outcomes | 17 |
Questions for reflection | 19 |
Learning environments | 20 |
The social, emotional and spiritual environment | 20 |
Supporting each child | 21 |
Respectful relationships | 24 |
Partnerships with families and other agencies | 27 |
Outdoor and indoor environments | 28 |
Supporting transitions | 29 |
Play-based learning programs | 31 |
Shaping a philosophy | 32 |
Questions for reflection | 32 |
Assessment for learning — observation, evaluation & planning | 33 |
Observing each child | 33 |
What skills do good observers need? | 34 |
What does evaluation mean? | 34 |
Planning | 35 |
Documentation | 35 |
Questions for reflection | 38 |
The Early Years Learning Framework | 39 |
Learning outcomes | 39 |
Questions for reflection | 39 |
Learning Outcome 1: Strong sense of identity | 40 |
What are the key components of Learning Outcome 1? | 40 |
Why is Learning Outcome 1 important? | 40 |
How is Learning Outcome 1 implemented? | 41 |
Questions for reflection | 43 |
Learning Outcome 2: Connection and contribution to their world | 44 |
What are the key components of Learning Outcome 2? | 44 |
Why is Learning Outcome 2 important? | 44 |
How is Learning Outcome 2 implemented? | 45 |
Questions for reflection | 47 |
Learning outcome 3: Strong sense of wellbeing | 48 |
What are the key components of Learning Outcome 3? | 48 |
Why is Learning Outcome 3 important? | 48 |
How is Learning Outcome 3 implemented? | 49 |
Questions for reflection | 53 |
Learning outcome 4: Confident and involved learners | 54 |
What are the key components of Learning Outcome 4? | 54 |
Why is Learning Outcome 4 important? | 54 |
How is Learning Outcome 4 implemented? | 56 |
Questions for reflection | 59 |
Learning outcome 5: Effective communicators | 60 |
What are the key components of Learning Outcome 5? | 60 |
Why is Learning Outcome 5 important? | 60 |
How is Learning Outcome 5 implemented? | 61 |
Questions for reflection | 67 |
Useful resources | 68 |
References and further reading | 70 |