In terms of physical, social-emotional and cognitive development, identify aspects of learning and development of a child (You can have an example from your placement

GDECE106 ASSESSMENT 2 Rubric

Task Description:

In terms of physical, social-emotional and cognitive development, identify aspects of learning and development of a child (You can have an example from your placement, your family or your social circles, but please respect the confidentiality of their identity, make them unidentifiable, using a pseudonym). Explain their milestones of development, specifically identifying development across all domains. Use theoretical tools from different perspectives that we have discussed in the class, e.g.: constructivism, behaviourism, humanistic theory, cognitivism, etc. Appraise a range of intentional teaching strategies to support the child’s holistic learning and development, along with individual needs if required. Link to EYLF/NQS.

Criteria

• Explain the milestones achieved by the child, and any notable milestones that have not been achieved but would be

expected at the child’s age.

• Appraisal of strategies to support the child’s development and learning

• Clear connections to EYLF, NQS

• Draw on relevant academic literature to support your explanation.

Due Date: 14th August, 2024, 11.59 PM

Word count: 2000 words +/- 10% (excluding references)

NOTE: SCEI-HE requires its students to observe the highest ethical standards in every aspect of their academic work. SCEI-HE actively

demonstrates its commitment to academic integrity by recognising scholarly work and penalising all forms of academic dishonesty. Please refer

to the Institute’s HEPP01 Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure for further information or speak to your lecturer, Academic Support

Coordinator or Librarian.

Formatting: 12-point serif font (eg. Times New Roman). 1.5 or double line spacing.

Referencing: APA7 (please refer to this guide for referencing guidelines)

Grading Scale

Criteria High Distinction (HD)

Distinction (D) Credit (C) Pass (P) Not meeting minimum requirement (N)

C1. Explain the milestones achieved by the child, and any notable milestones that have not been achieved but would be expected at the child’s age.

(15 marks)

C1.1 Explanation of milestone achievement clearly addresses all domains and contains critical reflection on child development in terms of age / development related expectations.

C1.2 Explanation of milestone achievement clearly addresses all domains.

C1.3 Explanation of milestone achievement addresses all domains but is mostly descriptive.

C1.4 Child clearly introduced. Explanation of milestone achievement addresses all domains but may contain misunderstandings.

C1.5 Child not clearly introduced. Explanation of milestone achievement doesn’t address all domains / is inaccurate or missing.

C2. Appraisal of strategies to support the child’s development and learning

(10 marks)

C2.1 Relevant strategies to support the child’s development are appraised.

C2.2 Relevant strategies to support the child’s development are explained.

C2.3 Relevant strategies to support the child’s development are described.

C2.4 Relevant strategies to support the child’s development are noted.

C2.5 Appraisal of strategies to support the child’s development and learning is missing, inaccurate or irrelevant.

C3. Clear connections to EYLF, NQS

C3.1 Connections to EYLF and NQS are explained and justified.

C3.2 Connections to EYLF and NQS are explained.

C3.3 Connections to EYLF and NQS are clearly stated.

C3.4 Connections to EYLF and NQS are note in brief.

C3.5 Connections to EYLF and NQS are missing or inaccurate.

(5 marks)

C4. Draw on relevant academic literature to support your explanation.

(5 marks)

C4.1 A broad range of relevant academic sources cited. Sources effectively support claims / argument.

C4.2 A range of relevant academic sources cited. Sources effectively support claims / argument.

C4.3 Relevant academic sources cited. Sources effectively support claims / argument.

C4.4 Minimal academic sources cited. Sources do not effectively support claims / argument.

C4.5 No academic sources cited /irrelevant academic sources cited.

C5. Assignment is

formatted according

to requirements and

written clearly and

cohesively. APA 7

referencing is used.

Word limit is

adhered to.

(5 marks)

C5.1 The

assignment is clear

and free of

typographical and

structural features

that hinder

understanding.

There is no

confusion between

author voice and

that of sources. The

assignment is

formatted according

to stated

requirements.

Accurate mechanics

of in-text and end-

of-text APA (7th

Ed.) referencing

C5.2 The

assignment is clear

with minor

typographical and

structural features

that may hinder

understanding.

There is minimal

confusion between

author voice and

that of sources.

The assignment is

mostly formatted

according to stated

requirements.

Accurate

mechanics of in-

text and end-of-

text APA (7th Ed.)

C5.3 The assignment

is clear with

typographical and

structural features

that may hinder

understanding. There

is minor confusion

between author

voice and that of

sources. The

assignment is partly

formatted according

to stated

requirements.

Mechanics of in-text

and end-of-text APA

(7th Ed.) referencing

style were used with

C5.4 The

assignment has

typographical and

structural features

that significantly

hinder

understanding.

There is confusion

between author

voice and that of

sources.

The assignment is

minimally

formatted according

to stated

requirements.

Mechanics of in-

text and end-of-text

APA (7th Ed.)

C5.5 The

assignment has

typographical and

structural features

that prohibit

understanding.

There is confusion

between author

voice and that of

sources, or author’s

voice is absent. The

assignment is not

formatted according

to stated

requirements.

Mechanics of in-

text and end-of-text

APA (7th Ed.)

referencing style

style were used.

Word limit met.

referencing style

were used with

minor

inconsistencies (no

more than 2

errors).

Word limit met.

inconsistencies (no

more than 4 errors).

Word limit met.

referencing contain

several errors.

Word limit met.

were not used

appropriately.

Word limit not met.