Early Childhood Education

EDEC109 Curriculum Approaches for the Early Years

Assignment 1 Assessment Template

Essay (2500 words) Learning Outcomes 1-3 Critical analysis of one relevant curriculum approach or model

Criterion

Comment

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain how a biblical worldview influences implementation of curricula and instructional choices.

2. Examine the interrelationships of

a. curriculum and pedagogy,

b. curriculum theory,

c. policy statements and curriculum

d. decision making

of teachers and caregivers within early childhood education settings

3. Compare and contrast

a. theories,

b. models,

c. research, and

d. influences

of early childhood curriculum as they impact on current practices in the field

General Issues

1. Communication and writing style,

2. Thesis (flow of argument or logic)

3. Application of unit content

4. Evidence of independent learning

5. Word count

6. Presentation

7. On time

8. Turnitin similarity

9. Academic Integrity

10. Use of APA referencing style

11. Strengths

12. Areas of Development