EDEC101 Foundations of Teaching and Learning
Assignment 2
An essay informed by theory and personal values and beliefs focussing on creating a stimulating and caring classroom or early learning environment where optimal learning can take place.
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| Introduction | A paragraph or paragraphs that shows how you will answer the question | This is very often the last thing you will write. | |
| Body | These paragraphs address each part of the question. | Each paragraph should address one main idea. | Lectures
Readings |
| Theory | What theory or theories will you use. | Here you need to consistently consider what you have been taught over the past seven weeks.
You do not need to write about all of it.
Look over the PowerPoints you were given and ask yourself “What most applies to my personal values and beliefs? and “What would create a stimulating and caring classroom environment. |
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| Personal values and beliefs | What are your personal values and beliefs and how to they relate to early childhood education? | ||
| Stimulating environment | What pedagogies would use to ensure that the children are engaged interested and learning in a way that is appropriate to their development? | ||
| Caring environment | What do you need to consider to ensure that the children are cared for emotionally and physically? How could you ensure they are safe and secure. | ||
| Conclusion | A paragraph or paragraphs that shows how you have answered the question | Check to see that the introduction lines up with the content of your paragraphs. |
For more on how to write essays and paragraphs see https://student.unsw.edu.au/writing-your-essay
