TCHR2003 Early Childhood Education Assessment 2 Brief | SCU

TCHR2003 Rationale:

This unit fosters students’ understanding of a holistic approach to curriculum in early childhood settings, with an emphasis on integrated learning across developmental domains for children aged birth to five years. Students will explore how to promote children's conceptual knowledge through curriculum, pedagogy, and play, aligning with key national frameworks such as the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF v2.0, AGDE 2022) and the National Quality Standard (NQS, ACECQA 2018).

Task Description of TCHR2003:

The purpose of this assignment is to deepen your knowledge and understanding of how everyday objects, routines, and resources in early childhood settings can promote learning and development across foundational learning areas (as outlined in the Australian Curriculum – Foundation Year).

You will:

• Connect practical learning environments to EYLF Principles, Practices, and Learning Outcomes.
• Demonstrate understanding of the role of children’s play in learning and development.
• Justify pedagogical decisions using relevant theory and academic literature.

Task Instructions

TCHR2003 Part 1 – Image Creation (Generative AI Use Permitted)

Use ChatGPT to generate an image of an early childhood learning environment (indoor or outdoor).The environment must have a play-based focus and integrate at least three of the following learning domains:

• Language and Literacy
• Creative Arts
• Physical and Emotional Wellbeing
• History and Culture (Time, Equity, Social Justice)

Requirements:

• Screenshot and include the prompt(s) used in an Appendix.
• Submit the generated image with your assessment.

TCHR2003 Part 2 – Learning Environment Analysis (Limited AI Use Only)

You must critically analyse the environment you created in Part 1. Your analysis should explain how the space supports children’s learning and development, making connections to curriculum and pedagogy.

Your analysis must include:

• 2 EYLF Principles
• 2 EYLF Practices
• 2 EYLF Learning Outcomes
• 2 NQS Quality Areas
• 2 Developmental Domains

(Choose from: physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional, creative)

Support your discussion with:

• Unit content
• Relevant theory

A minimum of 10 academic sources (including EYLF and NQS)

Important: You may use AI tools like Grammarly or Copilot for grammar/spelling checks. If used, provide acknowledgement and screenshots in the appendix.

TCHR2003 Part 3 – Referencing and Submission

Use APA 7th edition referencing throughout (including in-text citations and reference list).

Include one reference list on a new page. Minimum of 10 academic sources, including:

• EYLF v2.0 (AGDE, 2022)
• NQS (ACECQA, 2018)

Peer-reviewed articles or authoritative texts

Formatting Guidelines:

• Times New Roman, 12-point font
• Double-spaced
• Indented paragraphs

Submission Guidelines

Submit via Turnitin in the “Assessment Tasks & Submission” section of the TCHR2003 Blackboard site.

Filename format: Your Surname_YourInitials_TCHR2003_Assessment2.docx

You may submit up to three times before the deadline. After the third attempt, allow 24 hours before resubmitting.

It is your responsibility to:

• Submit the correct final file
• Download and save the digital receipt
• Ensure on-time submission (before 11:59 PM on the due date)

Academic Integrity

You must:

• Write in your own words
• Provide appropriate references
• Acknowledge any use of Generative AI tools
• Avoid plagiarism, close paraphrasing, or collusion
• Refer to the SCU Academic Integrity Framework for further guidance.

Special Consideration & Late Submissions

For extensions, apply through My Enrolment with supporting documents (e.g., medical certificate) before the due date. Refer to SCU’s Late Submissions & Penalties Policy for further information.

TCHR2003 Assessment Resources

• EYLF v2.0: EYLF Document (PDF)
• NQS: NQS Overview

APA Referencing Guide: SCU Library APA 7th

Assessment Rubric TCHR2003:

The marking rubric is available in the Assessment 2 folder on the TCHR2003 Blackboard site. Please review it carefully before submission. Would you like a simplified version of this document for student handout use or a visual checklist to help with submission preparation?