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Theory to practice: Competency and capability of Preschoolers
Task Description: This Portfolio is comprised of two tasks and should be presented on one Word document.
Task 1: Professional Philosophy (approximately 500 words)
Write your professional philosophy statement for working with Preschool age children. Consider important aspects of pre-schoolers' learning and development that we have been focusing on in the unit such as:
Relationships
Quality
Diversity and inclusion
Transition to school
Supporting pro-social competencies
Task 2: Goals and Critical reflection (approximately 1000 words/200-300 words per goal)
Set 4-5 goals that you want to achieve on your forthcoming professional experience with Preschoolers. Critically reflect on these goals, and your philosophy, and identify anticipated challenges you may face achieving your goals and putting your philosophy into practice. How do you intend to overcome these challenges? Analyse according to the set text, and the NQS and EYLF.
Rationale - Students will reflect on their learning about theoretical perspectives and practices to develop their own teaching philosophy for teaching Preschoolers. Students will reflect on this philosophy and how it may translate into practice.
Referencing: APA 7th referencing format is required in Faculty of Education assessment.