Reference no: EM133200748
Playful Provocations
Learning Intention: Using invitations/provocations allows you the freedom to create curriculum that uncovers children's ideas rather than shape it around your own knowledge and idea. This allows children to see themselves as thinkers, inventors, and theory makers.
Task:
Using a variety of loose materials that you can find around your home; you are invited to develop an invitation or provocation that could be used safely with a small group of children. You will first think of a "big idea", you will then decide upon the materials you wish to use and then collect and create the provocation.
You are encouraged to use natural open-ended materials organized in a fashion to engage children's curiosity and motivation to explore. If you are having difficulty finding objects to use in your provocation, think of picking a theme based around your own daily life or personal interests or those of your children, of course ensuring that you do not include unsafe materials for children. If you have a printer, or art materials you can create visuals to accompany your theme. Include children's books from home or the library or photographs to add inspiration and/or a literacy component to your invitation to learn.
Set up your provocation in an inviting and visually appealing manner (for example set things up on a table or on the floor with a tablecloth or other background). Imagine that you were about to present this to a group of children. Take pictures.
Specify the age range of the children the invitation/provocation is intended for and why it is developmentally appropriate for this age group.
How you would inspire children to play with this provocation/invitation?
Why did you choose the materials in your provocation?
Explain how the materials may help children explore different content/curriculum areas.
As with any academic assignment, ensure you cite your references (including for online pictures you might choose to include). Photo credit for online pictures can be included in the "notes" section of that slide by listing any links; research references such as your textbook or other sources for your ideas should be listed as in-text references in the slide and then a list of full references on the last slide of your presentation.