Assessment 2: Learning Environment Analysis
Unit: TCHR2003 – Early Childhood Education
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
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
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.
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.
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: YourSurname_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.
Assessment Resources
EYLF v2.0: EYLF Document (PDF)
NQS: NQS Overview
APA Referencing Guide: SCU Library APA 7th
Assessment Rubric
The marking rubric is available in the Assessment 2 folder on the TCHR2003 Blackboard site. Please review it carefully before submission.
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