Cycle of planning stage
FAMILY
Collaboration notes from discussion with family about child’s learning and development.
(Discuss with the parents of the child about some of the following and seek their feedback about their child:
§ Child’s interests :
Anthony: Likes to research about transportation. Interested in learning about how to travel and the differences between cars, planes, etc.
Lucas: Likes using pieces of wood to build them into houses, tunnels, etc. Have a rich imagination to turn pieces of wood into meaningful products
Koa: Likes playing the game of being a doctor. Be excited and excited when using stethoscopes, blood pressure measuring tools, and thermometers to examine other friends
§ Child’s strengths :
Anthony: Quick to learn, quick to find ways to fix mistakes
Lucas: Creative ability, likes to learn new things
Koa: Happy, sociable, attracts friends around, knows how to share with friends
§ Learning dispositions or styles :
Anthony: focus on listening to what the educator teaches and instructs during group time. Patiently find a solution
Lucas: does not pay attention to what the educator instructs, prefers to follow his own instructions. Being impatient and impatient when solving problems
Koa: cheerful, excited and often has intelligent answers during group time
§ Current objectives the parents have
§ Their friendships :
Anthony: has many close friends with the same interests
Lucas: doesn't play with other friends
Koa: blend in with all your friends
§ Anything outside the centre that could support planning for their child
EDUCATORS
Collaboration notes from discussion with educator/s about child’s learning and development.
(Discuss with the educator/s of the child about some of the following and seek their feedback about the child:
§ Child’s interests :
Anthony: enjoys outdoor activities and transforming into characters he likes
Lucas: likes assembly and construction activities
Koa: likes group activities
§ Child’s strengths
§ Learning dispositions or styles
CHILD
Collaboration notes from discussion or engagement with child.
(Spend time seeking the child’s voice about their learning. Ask them or observe them about the following:
§ Child’s interests
§ Their friends
§ Questions or ideas to share
CRITICAL REFLECTION
Critically reflect on this method of gathering information and how valuable you found it. Reflect on how your practice facilitated the gathering of this information.
(Reflect on the following:
§ The value of this information
§ The value of the method by which you gathered the information
§ How well you engaged in these discussions and if you feel you asked the right questions to gain insight about the child’s learning and development.
§ How you believe this information will inform your planning for this child.
Child Observation Record
Observation (include date and time)
Learning and Development
Interpretation (learning that occurred)
Links to EYLF outcomes
Link to Curriculum Plan / Inclusion Plan
FUTURE PLANING / Review of the implemented strategies
