TCHR2003: Curriculum Studies in Early Childhood Education Assessment 1 Brief 2025

TCHR2003 assessment task 1 maps to the following ULOs: 

ULO1: describe and justify curriculum in early childhood education and care services.

ULO2: understand and demonstrate conceptual knowledge related to key learning areas for children from birth to five years. 

ULO3: argue, with reference to the literature, how curriculum key learning areas can be applied to support children's learning.

ULO4: create and analyse learning environments of curriculum key learning areas for children's development and learning explain the role of the early childhood educator 

Rationale TCHR2003 Assessment 1:

This unit develops conceptual knowledge of the holistic approach to curriculum in the early childhood setting. There is a focus on an integrated and holistic approach of learning domains for children aged from birth to five years. Students develop children's conceptual knowledge of these domains, with links made to the Early Years Learning Framework [EYLF] (AGDE, 2022), National Quality Standard [NQS] (ACECQA, 2018) theory and literature. 

TCHR2003 Task Description

Assessment 1 invites you to step into the role of a curriculum architect for a new early childhood service, "Southern Cross Early Learning". The task requires you to demonstrate your understanding of how to design a vibrant and engaging curriculum and learning environment for children aged birth to five, drawing on your understanding of play-based learning as described in the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standard. This task encourages you to critically analyse your curriculum choices, provide justification based on theoretical perspectives, and ensure that learning areas and experiences foster holistic child development. The importance of aligning theory, curriculum standards, and practical pedagogical decisions in early childhood education are emphasised.

TCHR2003 Assessment 1 Task  Instructions 

Use the template (including the cover page) provided in the Assessment 1 folder on the TCHR2003 Blackboard Site. In this task, you are the curriculum architect for a brand-new early childhood centre: "Southern Cross Early Learning". You will unleash your creativity and expertise to develop a vibrant, engaging curriculum and design learning spaces that inspire curiosity, wonder, and development for children aged birth to five. This project allows you to step into the shoes of an early childhood educator, crafting unique learning areas while grounding your ideas in research and evidence-based practices.