Early Years Learning Framework in Practice - 3rd edn

Name: Early Years Learning Framework in Practice - 3rd edn
SKU: TS0332
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ISBN: 9781922530967

A handbook for educators and families

The Early Years Learning Framework in Practice - Third edition provides early childhood professionals with a practical guide for interpreting and implementing the EYLF V2.0. It features five chapters offering advice and strategies for supporting each of the Learning Outcomes. An overview of the Principles and Practices and pedagogy underlying the EYLF V2.0 is included along with advice on implementing the Learning Outcomes with different age groups. It also incorporates updated information about the National Quality Agenda for Early Childhood Education and Care.

This resource will help early childhood educators to articulate their practice, undertake their NQS self-evaluation and develop their Quality Improvement Plan, particularly in the areas of Education Program and Practice, Physical Environment and Relationships with Children, prior to the assessment and rating process taking place in their service.

Ages: 0-5 | Pages: 68 | Code: TS0332 | ISBN: 9781922530967

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Bridie Raban

Bridie Raban was the Foundation Mooroolbeek Professor of Early Childhood Studies at the University of Melbourne. She is currently an Honorary Professorial Fellow at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education and in 2021, she was awarded an Honorary University Fellowship by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU). Her past research has focused on language and literacy development, teacher change and development, curriculum and assessment for the early childhood years and quality provision. She was the first Professor of Early Childhood Education in Victoria and the second in Australia, and before this she was Professor of Primary Education (Early Years) at the University of Warwick and President of the UK Reading Association.

Kay Margetts

Kay Margetts is an Honorary Principal Fellow and Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education, The University of Melbourne. She has a strong background in early childhood development, learning and teaching both as a practitioner and as an academic. Her main areas of research are transition and adjustment to school, accompanied by a strong record of publications. Kay is regularly engaged in knowledge exchange activities with the education sector including teachers, educators and parents.

Contents
Preface to the third edition	4
About this book	5
The EYLF in practice	5
Using this book	6
Early childhood education and care	7
What is early childhood education and care (ECEC)?	7
What is the Australian government aiming for?	8
Where are we now?	8
Roles and responsibilities	8
Ensuring quality	9
Learning in the early years	9
Critically reflective practice through focused questions	10
Questions for reflection	11
Belonging, being and becoming – a vision for children's learning	12
The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia	12
Pedagogy	12
Principles	13
Practices	13
Learning Outcomes	14
Questions for reflection	16
Learning environments	17
Outdoor and indoor environments	17
The social and emotional environment	18
Supporting every child	19
Respectful relationships	21
Partnerships with families and other agencies	24
Supporting transitions	25
Handling separations and reunions	26
Play-based learning programs	26
Shaping a philosophy	28
Questions for reflection	28
Assessment and learning	29
Observing children	29
Assessment and analysis	30
Planning	31
What does evaluation mean?	31
Documentation	31
Questions for reflection	34
Learning Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity	35
What are the key components of Learning Outcome 1?	35
Why is Learning Outcome 1 important?	35
How is Learning Outcome 1 implemented?	36
Questions for reflection	38
Learning Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world	39
What are the key components of Learning Outcome 2?	39
Why is Learning Outcome 2 important?	39
How is Learning Outcome 2 implemented?	40
Questions for reflection	42
Learning Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing	43
What are the key components of Learning Outcome 3?	43
Why is Learning Outcome 3 important?	43
How is Learning Outcome 3 implemented?	43
Questions for reflection	48
Learning Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners	49
What are the key components of Learning Outcome 4?	49
Why is Learning Outcome 4 important?	49
How is Learning Outcome 4 implemented?	51
Questions for reflection	54
Learning Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators	55
What are the key components of Learning Outcome 5?	55
Why is Learning Outcome 5 important?	55
How is Learning Outcome 5 implemented?	56
Questions for reflection	62
References	65
Further reading	67