Assignment 1
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As early childhood teachers, we want you to focus on your context and experiences. This means that each of your responses will be unique to your workplace and of ongoing use.
This assignment is a role-play where you will present to your colleagues and/or Centre Manager a brief description of the problem or issue you are facing and your intention to develop a plan for partnership. In early childhood services, it is important to consider diverse cultural groups in any partnership with families, please ensure that you make reference to at least one specific cultural group. This assignment reflects the topics covered in Weeks 1-3 of this unit.
This assignment is composed of two parts: A video presentation and a written analysis.
To place the problem in context, please make reference to the Guide to the National Quality Framework (ACECQA, 2023) or the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers territory document.
(AITSL, 2023), or relevant state
Assignment Details
Part A: Presentation
For the video presentation of no more than 5 minutes (or 400-word equivalent), introduce the main points of your response, referring to the greater detail in the written component. The video presentation should include PowerPoint slides (including a title slide and 'R ences' slide). We strongly encourage you to use diagrams to illustrate your main points. You must include a written transcript of your presentation as an appendix in Part B.
The presentation must discuss the following:
- a brief outline of the issue/concern,
- the contexts of the partnership, who will be the key stakeholders,
- goals of the plan, and
- expected opportunities and barriers of the partnerships.
Where appropriate, you will need to make explicit reference to the premises and multidimensional nature of the TWINE Model of Partnership. Please note that we do not expect a detailed explanation of the model. Rather we expect you to use the model and the terms accurately and appropriately. In other words, we expect you to write from a position of expertise.
Part B: Analysis
For the written component (1200-words), you will provide the details needed for you to demonstrate your understanding of the contexts of the plan for partnership. Ensure you make reference to your intended understanding of at least one cultural group.
You will need to expand on your reasoning for partnerships between families/carers and early childhood educators with links to key legislation and policy documents, identify the key stakeholders and expand on how you plan to approach the partnership. You will also outline what the potential challenges may be when
approaching the family/carer to create a partnership.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Type: Role-play with video presentation and written analysis.
Purpose:
The assignment aims to develop early childhood teachers’ skills in creating meaningful partnerships with families and carers, with attention to cultural diversity. It evaluates the student’s ability to:
- Identify and contextualize a workplace problem or issue.
- Develop a structured plan for partnership.
- Communicate the plan effectively in both video and written formats.
- Apply professional standards and policy frameworks (e.g., ACECQA NQF Guide, AITSL standards).
- Consider opportunities, barriers, and stakeholders in partnership processes.
Key Pointers to Cover:
- Outline the issue or concern.
- Describe the context and key stakeholders.
- Present the goals of the partnership plan.
- Highlight expected opportunities and potential barriers.
- Reference the TWINE Model of Partnership accurately.
- Include visual aids, diagrams, PowerPoint slides, and a transcript appended to Part B.
- Detailed explanation of the partnership context.
- Reference at least one specific cultural group.
- Justification for family/educator partnership based on legislation and policy.
- Identification of key stakeholders and strategies for engagement.
- Discussion of potential challenges and how they may be addressed