Reference no: EM133786578
Project
Assessment Overview
Overview
A group research project in preparation for future placements.
In this task, students will translate theory into practice, using technology to design an outdoor play-space responsive to children's complex movement and risky play.
Assessment task: Work as a group and demonstrate respect for diverse perspectives and skills
Plan and initiate new ideas and make decisions regarding the design of environments responsive to young children, independently and in collaboration with others
Learning outcome 1: Articulate the value of place and children's agency in play
Learning outcome 2: Examine how personal, social, cultural perspectives inform individual and collective understandings of children's health, wellbeing and risk.
Assessment Structure
As a group, you will critically analyse beliefs and knowledge about children and early childhood practice, and creatively reimagine play in an Australian early childhood context.
This will be in the form of a research project where you will engage with readings, online resources and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) programs to design an outdoor playspace.
Draw on previous units of study, ECE6010 content, Playwork Placement experience and peer-conversations to enhance your understanding of outdoor environments for play and learning.
If a task has '1500 word equivalent' it means the amount of reading, thinking and discussion the task represents i.e. it is as much work as a 1500-word essay per person. It is not a 1500 word essay.
That is why the word 'equivalent' is sometimes used, even if we are asking for an image, or poster.
There may not be 1500 words of writing in a presentation that is 1500 words equivalent.
In this case, you have not been given a word based goal, as students often find them confusing. However, if you are looking to understand how the task is weighted, it would be classed as equivalent to writing a 1500 word essay.
1. Group Formation:
- Your lecturer will coordinate groups of 3 students.
- Each group will collaborate on designing a unique outdoor play-space.
- Students are not permitted to complete this task alone.
2. Understanding Theory:
- Review relevant theories in early childhood education related to child development, outdoor play, risk-taking, and learning through movement.
- Discuss how these theories, along with concepts from the course, can inform the design of your play-space.
3. Gen AI Design:
- Use GenAI to design your outdoor play-space, keeping a log of the prompts, programs and unsuccessful outputs.
- Consider how the play-space can be responsive to childrens complex movement and promote risky play in a safe environment.
- Reflect critically, and adjust your prompts until you get an output that fits your understanding of theory. Explore various features and options available on Gen AI to create an engaging and innovative design.
4. Collaboration:
- Work collaboratively within your group to allocate tasks, share ideas, and ensure everyone contributes to the design process.
- Effective communication and cooperation are essential for the success of your project.
5. Reflection:
- Reflect on your design process and the effectiveness of your play-space in promoting children's development.
- Consider any challenges faced during the design process and how you addressed them.
- Discuss lessons learned and areas for improvement in future projects.
6. Compile Your Work:
- Prepare a poster, slide-set or short video to showcase your outdoor play-space design. (You may use Gen AI for this too - same rules apply - you must reference it, give all prompts, and explain how you got to your end point.)
- Highlight the key features, rationale behind your design choices, and how it aligns with theoretical principles from this unit.
- Produce a statement to families and colleagues on the value of risky play and the benefits of children playing in the environment designed by your group.
- You must include in-text citations and a reference list using APA-7 referencing.