Reference no: EM133046248 , Length: word count:2500
Learning Outcome 1: Examine salient social, cultural and relational characteristics of professional contexts, and the implications of these characteristics for their practice as religious educators
Learning Outcome 2: Identify and interpret relevant legal, legislative and professional documentation, and explore the implications of this documentation for professional practice.
Learning Outcome 3: Articulate the importance of an open, affirming, positive and proactive style of engagement with students, their families and other stakeholders.
Learning Outcome 4: Respect themselves as teaching professionals
Learning Outcome 5: Work productively and harmoniously within the constraints of their various roles and responsibilities
Learning Outcome 6: Reflectively identify issues pertaining to, or arising in the context of, ongoing needs for professional support
The Task
Create an essay describing and reflecting on an ethical or professional issue in early childhood education using appropriate literature and documents.
Research and Referencing
You are expected to refer to the two required readings and at least 4 other references from peer-reviewed journal articles. Refer to ExO and CuO for recommended readings. It is expected that your writing reflects and is founded upon the course prescribed text reading and authoritative sources.
In-text referencing and reference list (at the end of your essay) should be formatted according to APA guidelines.
Suggested Structure:
1. Identify ONE Ethical OR Professional issue (10) (500 words).
• Justify your choice of ethical OR Professional issue.
• Describe how your chosen biblical principles relate to the issue.
• Provide examples of impact on key stakeholders.
2. Demonstrate application of the two following documents to the issue using the Ethical Decision-Making Cycle, (15) (750 words):
• UN Convention of Children's Rights
• ECA Code of Ethics
3. Demonstrate understanding and alignment of decision with (15) (750words):
• Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia
• National Quality Standards
4. In conclusion and with reference to the Decision-Making Cycle, outline your response to the issue (10) (500 words)
5. Overall quality of writing (10)
• Strong writing style with clear ability to express thoughts and points of view
• Adhering to the word limit
• Excellent grammar, syntax, spelling, etc.
• Correct APA referencing