Lay a Foundation for Living and Learning
Choose 3 readings and answer the following questions for each reading. (This means you will answer these questions x 3) (150 words per reference so (450 words in total)
1. Reference details, please refer to the referencing guide (APA) and provide a full reference for the scholarly material as you would write it in a reference list.
2. A short statement that explains the focus or purpose of the reading. In your statement about the focus of the reading, ensure you state the main objective of the reading. Who is the intended audience for the literature and what is it trying to convey to the reader?
For example, does it provide findings on key research, is it a chapter of a book that seeks to outline an issue for instance.
3. A description of some of the key areas in the readings and how they assisted you in your understanding. How was the text useful to you?
Reading:
Reading 4. Curtis, D., & Carter, M. (2014). 'Chapter 1 Lay a Foundation for Living and Learning' Designs for living and learning, second edition: Transforming early childhood environments. Redleaf Press. Chapter 1 Designs for Living and Learning
Reading 5. Australian Government Department of Education. (2022). Belonging, being and becoming: the early years learning framework for Australia (V2.0). Australian Government Department of Education for the Ministerial Council. EYLF-2022-V2.0.pdf (acecqa.gov.au)
Reading 6. Logan, H., Press, F., & Sumsion, J. (2012). The quality imperative: Tracing the rise of “quality” in Australian early childhood education and care policy. Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 37(3), 4–13. https://doi-org.ezproxy-b.deakin.edu.au/10.1177/183693911203700302
This reading was particularly useful because it provides evidence based recommendations on topics such as setting educational goals, developing curricula with appropriate content and assessment methods that align with those goals , establishing an adequate learning environment , incorporating various instructional approaches into classes , encouraging proper feedback loops between educators administrators among many other areas (Dolmans et al., 2005). This assists me in understanding what steps need to taken when creating a professional development program allowing me gain insight into things might have been missed or underestimated prior while also giving perspective different ways these can be implemented depending situation .
Reference 2:
Rauchas, A., & Andrade Jr JE (2008) Assistive Technology In Medical Education: Teaching With Augmented Reality Simulation Systems: American Journal Of Pharmaceutical Education 72(7):Art 160 doi 10 21309 072 707 00004 9
Reference 2 is an article from the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education which seeks to discuss ways assistive technology can be used teaching within medical context using specific example augmented reality simulation systems that provide visual cues support understanding difficult concepts while also increasing realism during learning activities learner engagement overall (Rauchas & Andrade Jr 2008 ). The intended audience this text are faculty members working higher education institutions who interested exploring potential benefits incorporating new technologies enhance traditional instruction techniques improve student outcomes . This particular reading was beneficial because it provided examples how augmented reality simulations empower learners gain better grasp complex ideas without overly relying abstract explanations enables them understand full implications operations procedures practices otherwise hard describe verbally written form making process much easier quicker than before . Moreover interactive nature these simulations increase motivation reinforce concepts learnt solidifying knowledge better than static means often found classrooms today concluding implementation allows instructors take advantage modern advancements significantly furthering growth educational outcomes .