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Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development

Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCECE024
State Code
WG767
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/02/2014
Field of Education
090503 - Children’s Services
Original Release Date
17/02/2014
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by educators to design, implement and evaluate the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development.This unit applies to educators working in a range of education and care services.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop appropriate settings and environments
  • 1.1 Evaluate and modify the learning environment and materials to support all aspects of children’s learning, and promote opportunities for sustained shared thinking and collaborative learning
  • 1.2 Assess and modify the learning environment and materials to ensure that families and the community are respected
  • 1.3 Implement learning environment modifications
  • 1.4 Promote an appreciation of the natural environment
2. Design and implement curriculum in consultation with others
  • 2.1 Consult with children and families to assist in reflecting on the current curriculum and learning environments and identify current strengths and goals
  • 2.2 Design and implement curriculum that reflect the philosophy of the service
3. Design learning experiences to foster children’s learning and development
  • 3.1 Collect data on each child
  • 3.2 Analyse data collected to identify each child’s interests, strengths and goals in conjunction with the approved learning framework
  • 3.3 Clarify specific objectives, learning environment, role of the educator and assessment/evaluation methods and evidence using the approved framework’s learning outcomes, principles and practices
  • 3.4 Design learning experiences to foster holistic learning and to provide continuity of learning and transitions
  • 3.5 Plan for ways to monitor and assess children’s learning, consistent with the principles and practices of the approved framework, ensuring that both planned and unplanned experiences are considered for assessment
4. Implement learning experiences to foster children’s learning and development
  • 4.1 Ensure that required materials are identified and available at time of implementation
  • 4.2 Set up the physical learning environment
  • 4.3 Co-construct meaning with children and ensure there are sustained interactions
  • 4.4 Model and promote enabling learning dispositions
  • 4.5 Monitor and reflect on children’s learning and own pedagogical practices and continuously refine
5. Assess and evaluate planned and unplanned teaching and learning
  • 5.1 Use or establish opportunities to gather feedback from families and children
  • 5.2 Collect data using a range of methods in order to assess and evaluate teaching and learning, both planned and unplanned, using approved frameworks
  • 5.3 Ensure assessment and evaluation of the curriculum and learning experiences are regular and in accordance with service guidelines
  • 5.4 Use assessment and evaluation to influence the design of future curriculum and learning experiences
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8610 CHCPR510B Design, implement and evaluate programs and care routines for children Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODK40 CHCECE048 Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum Unit of competency