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ASSESSMENT COVER SHEET Name:___________________________________________________________________ Student ID: ________________________Gov Funded? Y / N Course Name:CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Unit Code/Name: CHCECE023 Analyse information to inform learning Postal Address:____________________________________________________________ Phone No: _______________________Date of Posting/email: ____/____/______ Email: ____________________________________________________________________ Student Declaration I _____________________________________________ (insert your name) declare that these tasks are my own work. None of this work has been completed by any other person and I have not cheated, plagiarised or colluded with any other student. I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout this assessment task. 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Assessments for this unit are as follows: Assessment Number Type of Assessment Description and location Assessment 1 Short Questions/Multiple Choice Questions/True or False There are short questions found in this booklet. You will be given the opportunity to respond to each question in your own words in a written format. In special cases you may respond verbally. Assessment 2 Case studies/Scenarios There are Case studies/scenarios in this booklet. Read the case studies given and answer the questions that follow. Use your own words in answering these case studies. Assessment 3 Research Activity There are research activities found in this booklet. You are required to research the topic and respond to each question in your own words in a written format. In special cases you may respond verbally. Assessment 4 Personal/Reflective Journal Instructions for the journal are in the supervised work placement booklet Assessment 5 Third Party Observation Will be performed by the workplace supervisor while the student is on Work Placement. Assessment 6 Work Place Observation Your workplace supervisor observes you in the work place setting demonstrating the practical application of the skills and knowledge that you have gained in relation to these units. Your supervisor is required to observe you performing tasks in the workplace using the checklist provided in the third party report. During the observation your assessor will make a judgment as to whether you have met the required skill level for the qualification, or if further practice is required. Instructions and checklist for work placement are in the supervised work placement booklet. When an assessor is unable to visit the workplace they shall liaise with your workplace supervisor to confirm your ability to perform the tasks as part of the training package. Instructions to the Student Please read all the information given to you before you start any assessment task. If you do not understand some or all of the questions, please ask your trainer/assessor for assistance. Attempt to answer ALL questions in your own words on the assessment paper provided. The questions are designed to assess your understanding of the unit as well as your underpinning knowledge. To satisfactorily complete this assessment task you are required to complete the whole assessment. To do this you will need to answer all questions correctly and demonstrate you have achieved the required knowledge to industry standards. This assessment is intended to be fair and flexible. If you feel that we should change any aspect of this assessment to be fair, equitable or flexible, immediately contact your assessor who will attempt to make alternative arrangements. Please Note: 1. Please complete cover sheet clearly and accurately for all assessment tasks and other types of evidence you submit for your course. Your work may not be returned to you, we are required to keep it in your file for auditing purposes. Please ensure you have kept a copy. JTI does not accept any responsibility for work that may go missing by post. 2. This assessment may be re-assessed upon appeal 3. Upon notification of your assessment results, your trainer/assessor is able to provide you with additional information on interpreting the assessment outcomes and guide you on your future options. Assessment Tasks Outcome Unit: CHCECE023 Analyse information to inform learning Student ID: 18336 Student Name: Navneet Kaur Assessors Feedback Assessors: Please return this cover sheet to the student with assessment results and feedback. A copy must be supplied to the office and kept in the student’s file with the evidence. Tasks included in submission Assessment Tasks Title Satisfactory/ Not yet satisfactory Assessor Signature Date Re-submission Satisfactory/ Not yet satisfactory Short Questions Assessment 1 Case Study 1 - 4 Assessment 2 Research Activity 1 Assessment 3 SatisfactoryNot Yet Satisfactory Assessor Signed: Assessor Name: Date: Page left intentionally blank Assessment 1 Short Questions 1. Explain the primary purpose for observing young children in early childhood settings? The purpose is to determine children's level of competence.Their skills and knowledge in relavant areas of development.Documenting children's learning enable educators to plan appropriate experiences based on children's interests ,skills,needs,knowledge and strengths. 2. What role does having a good understanding of child development play in observation and planning for development? Click here to enter text. 3. To complete the following tasks refer to the following reading: · Guide to the National Quality Standard (pp. 28-29), ACECQA (2011). With reference to Element 1.1.2 who can educators use to gain knowledge about individual children’s strengths, abilities and interests? Element 1.1.2 suggest the best way for educators to seek more knowledge about children's strengths,abilities and interest is by communication with families,besides collecting information from families,Educators also use a variety of methods to gather information when engaging with children in a range of experiences. 4. With reference to Element 1.1.2 what sources of documentation can educators use to gain knowledge about individual children’s strengths, abilities and interests? Educator can gain knowledge about children's interest,strengths and abilities by reading into their enrolment forms as well as when writing observations such as running records,jotting,anecdotal and learning stories,including reflections and interpretations are essential to evaluate where the child stands based in regards of his developmental milestones Educators can document children'slearning through videos and photos as well. 5. Explain the purpose of a portfolio in relation to assessment for learning? Click here to enter text. 6. List the key documents that can be used in a child’s portfolio to support learning outcomes and assessment for learning. Click here to enter text. 7. In relation to Quality Area 1 Educational Program and Practice, list and describe the three Elements that contribute to Standard 1.2 being achieved? Click here to enter text. 8. A narrative or learning story is one way of recording observations of children. List five key features of a narrative or learning story. Click here to enter text. 9. What is meant by the term ‘naturalistic observations’? Click here to enter text. 10. Assessment involves interpreting evidence and making informed judgements based on sound professional knowledge. Match the assessment descriptor to the correct type of assessment. Answer Assessment Descriptor Type of Assessment B · Occurs when children reflect on and monitor their progress to inform their future learning goals · involves children actively constructing their knowledge and using their acquired skills and knowledge to construct new knowledge and skills · This process enhances the child’s self esteem and self confidence as a capable learner a. Assessment for learning A · Occurs when educators use inferences about children’s progress to inform their teaching · Involves gaining an understanding children’s existing knowledge through carefully planned learning experiences which allows the educator to focus on how children learn and how to scaffold learning · Both the educator and the child are engaged in assessing performance. b. Assessment as learning C · Occurs when educators use evidence of children’s learning to make judgements about the child’s achievement against goals, standards or outcomes · This type of assessment is most typically seen in formal school setting. c. Assessment of learning 11. Explain the term reliable as it relates to assessment? Click here to enter text. 12. Explain the term valid as it relates to assessment? For an assesment to be valid we must gather enough information once we have gathered enough information from different observation,we can then validate for whatwe were lokking for. 13. Explain the term bias-free as it relates to assessment? Assesment most be bias-free,so that means being non-judgemental or including our opinion as well as being non-racist.An easy way to avoid being bias is to be focused on what is being assesed from the child. 14. Match the content of the portfolio to its descriptor. Answer Portfolio Contents Descriptor Observations a. Allow educators to easy summarise observed learning. Used in conjunction with narratives they assist in providing an easy, effective tool to document skills and concepts linked to broad learning outcomes Used in a socio-cultural context they should not only indicate the attainment of skills and knowledge but should also indicate the context in which the skills and knowledge was observed Linked to curriculum learning outcomes Narratives b. Anecdotes, running records, time or event samples, language samples Document and focus on specific skills/knowledge Linked to curriculum learning outcomes Work samples c. Written for the child- short term and/long term Developed by educator, parent or child Will focus on the acquisition of skills and knowledge linked to curriculum learning outcomes Across all developmental areas Learning Profile d. Authentic/naturalistic story of child’s engagement in an experience/interaction/routine Captures the moment/provides a snapshot/captures the essence of the child Includes the child voice – what the child knows, how knowledge is used and application of skills May include language/photographs Linked to curriculum learning outcomes Individual Goals e. Any work