Assignment Task
Description
The following knowledge questions relate directly to the knowledge requirements of the unit. This includes
The concepts of inclusion, diversity and cultural safety
Requirements of the National Quality Standard and related laws and regulations about inclusion and diversity
How inclusion and diversity is reflected in the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics
Aspects of identity and culture that may affect an individual’s perspectives, and awareness of the impact of own behaviours
Characteristics and impact of areas of diversity in society
Service policies and initiatives that support diversity
Techniques used by educators to model and support inclusive interactions in children
Reflective practice
Potential needs of marginalised groups or individuals requiring support You will complete this assessment in your own time
Question 1
Access the Guide to the National Quality Framework and complete the following tasks for each Quality Area listed in the table below. Record your answers in the tables below.
a) Review the Quality Areas and identify 2 educator requirements that relate to supporting inclusion and diversity. Record the Standard, Element and descriptor.
b) Identify the related regulations and laws that are applicable to inclusion and diversity
Question 2
In your own words, describe two (2) examples of how the Early Years Learning Framework reflects inclusion and diversity.
Question 3
In your own words, describe two (2) examples of how the Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics reflects inclusion and diversity.
Question 4
a) Define each of the following concepts
Inclusion
Diversity
Cultural safety
b) Describe an example of how each concept is used to contribute to positive outcomes for children and families, and why this is important in an early childhood context.
Question 5
Identify three aspects of identity and culture that may affect an individual’s perspectives about inclusion and diversity. Include an example for each one.
Question 6
Read the scenario and identify the impact of individuals’ behaviour on each of the areas listed in the table below.
Scenario
The Pine Tree Early Childhood Education and Care Service caters for a wide variety of families from different cultural backgrounds. They pride themselves on providing an inclusive environment that is respectful of all families and children. Sarah, the team leader in the kindy room, is very proud of her Aboriginal heritage. She enjoys sharing her culture with children and colleagues and is pleased to have contributed to a better understanding of her people.
At a recent staff meeting the coordinator announced that Sarah would be given extra time to plan activities to for National Sorry Day. National Sorry Day is held on the 26th May each year to acknowledge and recognise members of the Stolen Generations, those people who were affected by the government policy of forcibly removing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families. Jack and Kate, the other educators in the kindy room, seemed surprised when they heard about the time Sarah had been given. When Sarah was on her lunch break and out of the room, Kate commented that it was unfair that Sarah got extra time to prepare forNational Sorry Day. Kate told Jack that she did not like having to incorporate this into the curriculum. “I know that bad things happened to Aboriginal people hundreds of years ago, but do they really need a Sorry Day? Wouldn’t it be better if they moved on?” Jack did not respond to Kate’s comments and continuing settling the children to sleep.
Question 7
Complete the table below to
describe each area of diversity (definition, characteristics)
give an example of how a person’s daily life is influenced by each area
Question 8
Early childhood education and care services have a series of policies to guide their practice, and to inform the programs and initiatives they implement. Identify one (1) policy and one (1) initiative or program that a service could use to support the following aspects of inclusion and diversity. Record your answers in the table below.
Question 9
Educators use a range of techniques to model and support open, respectful, inclusive and ethical interactions in children.
Complete the table below to identify three ways that each technique can be used to enhance these interactions in children.
Question 10
Ongoing learning and reflective practice is one of the Principles of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and a critical component of your practice. Use the EYLF to answer the following questions
a) In your own words, describe what reflective practice is.
b) Explain two (2) reasons why educators use reflection
c) Identify two (2) ways educators can use reflection
d) What are two of the questions educators could ask themselves to make their reflection meaningful?
Question 11
Read the scenario and answer the questions that follow.
Scenario
Katerina and Grygoriy Kovalenko arrived in Australia as refugees with their son Petro (aged 3 years) and baby daughter Anastasia .They fled their home in Ukraine during the war with Russia after the school at which they were both teachers was destroyed in amissile attack. They also witnessed the death of two neighbours. Katerina and Grygoriy both have basic English skills and have managed to find a small two-bedroom flat to live in. Although they do not have any family in Australia, there is a strong Ukrainian community in the local area. Grygoriy has found a job as a cleaner and he and Katerina would like their children to start childcare to help them to learn English and have a chance to be with other children. They have come with a Ukrainian speaking member of the local community to meet with the co-ordiantor of your service to have a look around.
a) Identify three protective factors that will assist the Kovalenko family as they settle in Australia
b) Complete the table below to identify potential physical, mental and emotional health care needs that the family may have. Identify two (2) for each area
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