Schedule

Schedule

Assessment
The Student Assessment Guide and Learning Plan describes the evidence required to be competent in this unit.

You can track your progress by comparing it against unit requirements and at every stage of your learning and study. You can also get support from your iTAFE mentor and advisor.

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Study Guide

There are many ways that you might choose to make your way through the unit. The diagram and suggested sessions (below) will help to plan your learning through the Support children to connect with their world  unit. The sessions outlined below are a suggestion only - you may have another way that you prefer to study.

 

Session 1 Supporting children to develop an understanding & respect for the natural environment

This includes

·         Provide children with information & access to resources about the environment

·         Develop children’s understanding of impact of human activities on the environment

A few points to think about for your blog:

·         What evidence do you think there is to support concerns about the impacts of human activity on the environment?

·         Could you explain why it is important to support children to develop an understanding & respect for the natural environment?

Session 2

Supporting children to develop an understanding & respect for the natural environment including promoting life skills

This includes

·         Assist in creating spaces that promote the development of children’s life skills including growing & preparing food

·         Assist in creating spaces that promote the development of children’s life skills including waste management

A few points to think about for your blog:

·         In the National Quality Standards, Standard 3.3:staes that  ‘The service takes an active role in caring for its environment and contributes to a sustainable future’.  Explain how involving children’ in gardening supports this statement.

·         Can you give an example of how you as the educator in a 3 to 5 year room would support children to develop understanding of waste management strategies?

Session 3 Assist in providing opportunities for children to explore natural environment.

This includes

·         Use opportunities to discuss with children the natural environment  & the interdependence between people, plants & , animals & the land

·         Use intentional teaching strategies including role modelling respect, care & appreciation for both and natural & constructed environments

·         Provide children with a wide range of natural & recycled materials in both indoor & outdoor environments

·         Encourage children to be involved in discussions & experiences about sustainable practices

A few points to think about for your blog:

·         Give some examples of intentional teaching strategies which may stimulate children’s  engagement and  learning about the natural environment.

·         How could we improve our outdoor learning environment so that it supports children’s learning about the natural world?

Session 4 Identify areas for change in a Children’s Service to ensure they are supporting sustainability.

This includes

·         Identify aspects of sustainability in a service

·         Identify opportunities for change to current practices & principles to ensure they are sustainable

·         Develop, implement  & evaluate strategies to address areas of sustainable  change

·         Encourage educators & children to participate in the sustainable practices in a service

·         Identify opportunities for families & community to be involved in sustainable practices

A few points to think about for your blog:

·         One of the most important influences on children’s behaviour and attitudes is how the significant adults in their lives act. How do you role model sustainable practices in your day-to-day work with children?

·         Explain why it is beneficial to encourage educators & children to participate in sustainable practices in a service?