Understanding of childhood development in the early years

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Language and Literacy in the Early Years

Task description: Develop two sequences of learning activities around picture books appropriate for 2-3 year olds and 4-5 year olds. Base each sequence on a quality text, analysis of the texts' affordances for early years literacy and understanding of childhood development in the early years. Specific strategies for supporting learning should be provided, as should additional supports and modifications for diverse learners.

Criteria:
• Two learning sequences are provided, one for 2-3 year olds and one for 4-5 year olds.
• Relevant academic literature is drawn upon to justify text choice, learning objectives, learning activities and supports for diverse learners.
For each sequence:
• Picture book is clearly identified, with appropriate citations and references.
• Picture book is briefly described in terms of plot, characters and setting.
• Choice of picture book is justified in terms of features that make it a quality text, drawing on relevant academic readings.
• Picture book is analysed for specific affordances for early literacy learning, drawing on relevant academic readings.
• Sequence of activities has clear learning objective(s) which directly connects to one or more of the affordances noted in the analysis, drawing on relevant academic readings.
• Sequence of activities contains 2 - 4 activities that are age / developmentally appropriate and clearly work towards the stated learning objective(s), drawing on relevant academic readings.
• Activities are planned with consideration of diverse learners, drawing on relevant academic readings.

Word count: 2500
Suggested word count allocation:
• Each picture book description and analysis (500 - 600 words)
• Sequence of activities for each book (600 - 700 words)
• No introduction or conclusion necessary.

Referencing: APA7

Reference no: EM133688386

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