Reflective Journal

Assessment 3

 Assessment Overview

Key Assessment Information

Overview Length or Duration Worth Due Create a journal of play experiences reflective of the languages of maths , science, technology and movement.

1200 words +/- 10%

plus images: photos & sketches

(equivalent to 2000 words due to images)

50%

Week 3, Saturday, 11:59PM

The purpose of this assessment task is to:

Create a journal of your play experiences reflective of the languages of maths, science, technology and movement. This will comprise of observations and reflections gathered throughout the unit.

The unit learning outcomes assessed are:

LO1: Articulate the value of place and children’s agency in play

LO2: Elucidate the language of maths, science, technology and movement in the context of early childhood and play LO3: Evaluate physical activity, health and wellbeing as defined in policy documents, development theories, and curriculum frameworks.

 Assessment Structure

For this task, you are to create a journal with 5 entries.

Throughout your week, you will look for, document (draw, photograph etc), and reflect on the following topics (200 - 300 words each):

1. Play and the language of science

    

2. Play and the language of math

    

3. Play and meaning-making with the language of movement

    

4. Play and the language of technology

    

5. Play and risk: how your personal/social/cultural perspectives inform your understandings of health, wellbeing and risk Take note of the feedback you got on A1 and use it to further develop your reflections in this assessment.

This will be similar to the first steps of the planning cycle as studied in ECE6009

You will observe something in your daily life or in class, or you will have an idea linked to a reading (must include graphical elements illustrating your experience)

You will reflect and explain why your observation is significant (using terminology and concepts specific to the topic

You will analyse and discuss the significance of the observation or idea (using theory to justify the significance)

PLEASE NOTE:

All reflections must include a discussion of theory from the unit.

We like it when you do your own writing, even with imperfections. We want to hear of your own experience in your own voice.

You are NOT required to use Gen AI for this task. However, if you do use it for this task, you must disclose your use of Artificial Intelligence, translation apps, or grammar apps.

Suggestions if using  GenA.I or editing or translation website:

1. Submit a copy of all interactions with GenA.I. as a separate PDF, including the original text you gave it to edit or translate, and the output it gave you.
2. Include the statement "This task was finalised in conversation with (insert APA-7 reference for your GenAI/editing model)" at the start of your final journal.

3. Follow the APA-7 Referencing  Guide to direct quote any text copied directly from a conversation with Generative Artificial Intelligence.

   We want to know what you think in your own words, not what A.I. thinks or what a grammar app thinks you should say. Any student suspected of using any of the above without disclosure will be referred for review by the Academic Integrity Office.

   ALERT: ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Students are allowed to engage with Level 2 AI Planning - AI may be used for pre-task activities such as brainstorming, outlining and initial research. You may use AI for planning, idea development, and research. Your final submission should show how you have developed and refined these ideas.

All reflections will include a discussion of theory from the unit. We want to know what you think, in your own words.

Any student suspected of cheating will be referred for review by the Academic Integrity Office.

 Additional instructions

Please ensure that your journal:

Is about you and your play as an adult.

Does not include images of children. We are not asking you to observe children. Responds to each topic.

Includes discussions of unit content.

Is laid out in a thoughtful, engaging and organised manner with self-authored images illustrating each entry. Contains a minimum of one (1) in-text citations per entry and a reference list in APA-7 formatting.

Documents your ideas in a variety of ways, for example by using photographs, drawings and notes from on-site observations or discussions.

Includes an image of you in the context of the playing, so we can see that you were involved

DOES NOT INCLUDE PHOTOS OF CHILDREN! Please focus on your play and experiences, we do not want you observing children for this task.

Assessment  Criteria

The following criteria will be used to grade this assessment task:

Criterion 1: Journal entries respond to prompt questions Criterion 2: Use of theory and literature

Criterion 3: Creative and effective documentation of ideas Criterion 4: Referencing and Academic Integrity

Submission Instructions

Please submit your completed assessment electronically via Assessment 3: Journal Dropbox. Access the rubric here.

Ensure your details (Full Name and Student ID) are presented clearly on the assessment.