TCHR2003: Curriculum Studies in Early Childhood Education Part 2

Part 2.

Use the templates to create 2 (two) different learning environments at “Southern Cross Early Learning” that could support thinking and learning: 1 (one) indoor environment and 1 (outdoor) environment.

Both of your 2 learning environments must integrate the following learning domains:

• Science

• Numeracy/Maths

• Technology

Each learning environment should be approximately 550 words (this does not include headings).

You are required to demonstrate how each environment supports integrated learning across multiple (maximum 3) developmental domains (physical/cognitive/language/social and emotional/creative) by:

• Describing the physical layout and resources you will include in the learning environment (e.g., furniture, materials, displays)

• Providing a rationale/justification for the learning environment. Explain how the elements included in the environment support the developmental domains. Make direct links to theory and relevant literature

• Analysing your learning environment. Reflect on the strengths and potential limitations. Discuss adaptations to ensure inclusivity for children with disabilities or developmental delays. Explain how you would make the environment culturally responsive (e.g., including artifacts or materials representing various cultures).

• Making 2 (two) connections to the EYLF v2.0

• Making 2 (two) connections to the NQS

• Providing examples of resources that can be found in the learning environment

• Images of the learning environment (these can either be images that you have taken yourself, or ones that you have sourced *these images do not need to be referenced)