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CHCECE023 & CHCECE026 - Workplace Assessment
CHCECE023 & CHCECE026 - Workplace Assessment
Assessment Task 3: Project - Observe, There are five parts to this assessment:
document and analyse information about Part A: You are required to observe, document and
children analyse information for three focus children.
Part B: You are required to prepare a summative
assessment to reflect on the learning outcomes of three
focus children.
Part C: You are required to write an invitation to three
families to collaborate with the service.
Part D: You will collaborate with others to plan for the
future learning of each of the three focus children.
Part E: You will answer a set of written questions
relating to Parts A and B of this assessment.
Please fill out this cover sheet clearly and accurately. Make sure you have kept a copy of your
work.
Name:
Date of submission:
Units:
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Assessor to complete
Part E – Questions
STUDENT DECLARATION
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ASSESSMENT TASK 3: Project - Observe, document and analyse
information about children
TASK SUMMARY:
If you’re a workplace-based student you will complete this task in your workplace
If you’re a classroom-based student you will complete this task in your work placement
Write in the due date as advised by your assessor: _______________________________
Part A - Completed observations and analysis for each child organised in a portfolio format.
Part B – Completed summative assessments for each child
Part C – Invitation to families
Part D – Collaboration with others template
Part E – Answers to questions.
If your assessor sees that you have not completed the task satisfactorily, you will need to redo
the parts of the task that are incorrect and then resubmit the entire assessment. Timeframes
and details for resubmission will be discussed with you when you are provided with the outcome
of this task.
PART A - OBSERVE, DOCUMENT AND ANALYSE INFORMATION FOR THREE FOCUS CHILDREN
INSTRUCTIONS:
Identify three focus children to observe over a period of five days. Using the permission form at
the end of this assessment, obtain permission from each child’s parent or guardian and your
supervisor. You will need to make copies of this permission form for each child.
The children must be of different ages and development stages. You may also be able to
continue to study these same children during the ‘Development and Curriculum’ topic later in this
qualification.
Spend time closely observing, listening and talking to your focus children to gather the
information. Make sure you use one-on-one interactions as well as group interactions to gather
information.
You must gather information using a variety of settings and sources.
Put together a portfolio for each child that includes:
Secondary information
Anecdotal observation of one indoor and one outdoor experience
Running record
Jottings
Learning story
Record of conversation
Samples of children’s work.
All information collected must be in line with assessment principles of reliability, validity and be
free from bias.
Include the voices of children, educators, peers, family and other professionals when relevant.
You will provide an analysis of each observation to identify the children’s strengths, interests,
relationships, play preferences, interactions and learning.
If possible, obtain information from the family about the child (verbally or through completion of
an ‘About Me’ form). If this is not possible (eg due to workplace restrictions, unavailability of the
parent or some other reason) you may use information that has already been provided by the
parent under other circumstances.
Discuss each observation with your supervisor (or other relevant person) and obtain sign-off.
You should use the appropriate Learning Framework to guide you in your observations and your
analysis. You should ensure that each of the Learning Outcomes is covered in your observations
so that you obtain a holistic impression of the child.
Remember!
You may be able to study these same focus children in a future topic (Development and
Curriculum)
Obtain permission from parents/guardians and your supervisor to work with each child
using the permission form at the end of this assessment.
If possible obtain permission to use photographs of the children. If this is not given,
photographs must not identify the child. Other children must not be identifiable in
photographs.
You must protect the privacy of all children. Do not refer to any child by name in this
assessment.
You must ensure that your discussions and reporting are unbiased. Avoid labelling children
in a negative manner and be respectful in your writing
Templates have been provided. You may use these, or the relevant templates from your
own service.
Ask your supervisor to sign off your observation templates.
If in doubt, always check with your supervisor and/or assessor.
TEMPLATE 1 – SECONDARY INFORMATION
Photocopy this form three times – one for each child.
When complete, add the template to the child’s portfolio.
Attendance: 96%
Separation routine
Not Applicable
Learning goals
Document the goals set for this child against each of the learning outcomes:
Social/emotional
Physical development Language development Cognitive development
development
physically active Cooperative with the can use simple words Can arrange objects and
able to walk correctly peers of same age when referring to objects, puzzles Points at item
Enjoys group play feelings, requirements correctly when referring
can use right hand to them
dominantly in task
What was observed? (include children’s reactions to play/learning experiences and social interactions)
Child A was playing in the playground by himself. One of the elder child came up to him and said ,”Catch
me” in a playful manner. Child A smiled and followed the elder child and started running to catch him.
When Child A was able to catch the elder child he became happy and smiled.
Analysis of observation (include strengths, interests, relationships, play preferences, behaviour and
learning)
Child A appears to appreciate playing with others and appreciates bunch related exercises as much as self-
play. Child A showed solid actual improvement as he could run without falling. He showed language
advancement too getting what was being said.
What was observed? (include children’s reactions to play/learning experiences and social interactions)
Child A was arranging puzzle of human body parts into right spot in the riddle board. The instructor took a
piece of nose and asked the child, "What is this body part called, A?" Child A answered "Nose". "Generally
excellent" teacher remarked which satisfied the child. The instructor proceeded with different parts too and
Child A had the option to answer.
Analysis of observation (include strengths, interests, relationships, play preferences, behaviour and
learning)
Child A showed capable improvement of his intellectual and language abilities as he can review the names
of the body parts and articulate the names accurately. He likewise delighted in puzzle games
Date:2020-09-25
This activity links to the following Learning Outcomes (Tick relevant outcomes)
LO1 – Children have a strong sense of identity
LO2 – Children are connected with and contribute to their world
LO3 – Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
LO4 – Children are confident and involved learners
LO5 – Children are effective communicators
2 4 The peer stopped crying and seeing the peer happy and without tear after
minute the educator’s consolidation, child A stopped crying as well
s
3 4 Child A imitated the sound of siren when he was playing with the police car
minute and said, “police, police” when making his car drive past his peers’
s
Analysis of observations:
a) Child’s Development:- Child A showed high socio-emotional development with provident showcase of
empathy towards crying peers.
The child enjoys playing with friends; is cooperative and shows high level of empathy
c) Learning
The child showed learning outcome 2 and 4 and evidently showed ability to associate real world learnt
scenario while playing
A. Day 1 jottings
Date:
Day 1 Jotting 1
Child were playing with toys in their playing room. The instructor asked kid A who was holding a fish.
"What is the name of this A?" Child An answered, "A fish". "A fish. Excellent A" "Do you like fish?" asked
instructor. "MMhm" answered A. "Let's assume I like it" said instructor. "I like it. I like eat fish." answered
some time making eating motion. The instructor was flabbergasted at his utilization of word for
expressing.
Day 1 Jotting 2
Child were having lunch during noon. Youngster A was having his lunch and keeping in mind that picking
apples with his fork said "apples. I like apples". The teacher had shown the class making sentence with 'I
like' preceding lunch.
Date: 2020/09/10
Day 2 Jotting 1
The Child were given instruments to play with. Youngster A was playing with a console and pushing on key
to make music. I said "Do you like the music A?" "Yes." He answered. I influenced my head side to side to
give piece of information that I was getting a charge out of "you like music miss?" he inquired. "indeed. I
like paying attention to music and moving my body like this.' I said.
Day 2 Jotting 2
Child A seemed irritated after entering class from playing. “ What happened child?” I asked. “Sleepy” he
replied. “You are feeling sleepy. Okay. Let us take a nap” I said to which he replied “Take a nap”. Yes
when you want to sleep tell us “take a nap.okay?” “okay” he replied.
C. Day 3 jottings
Date:
Day 3 Jotting 1
The children are being shown rhymes and are moving alongside the instructors. "Truth be told. Presently
highlight young ladies" kid A pointed at a female companion. Alongside the verses of rhyme teacher said,
"point at a kid." Child A pointed at himself.
Day 3 Jotting 2
The child were moving during their break time. The youngsters were told to frame a different line for
young ladies and young men. Kid An after educators token of right hand side for young men set at right
side. One of his female companion remained before him so he said "Young lady" and pointed at left side to
his friend.
D. Day 4 jottings
Date: 2020/09/12
Day 4 Jotting 1
The children were being shown an energized video about bugs and creepy crawlies. The instructor stopped
and said "that is a bug." While appearing at the screen. "bug" rehashed youngster An alongside the kids.
This proceeded with different creepy crawlies name too
Day 4 Jotting 2
The children were playing with toys and child A found a spider toy in the insect toy basket the educator
had intentionally placed for learning. “Spider” child A said and showed his friends. “Bee” he continued
while taking a bee toy out of the basket.
Day 4 Analysis of jottings:
Jottings link to the following EYLF Learning Outcomes:
LO1 – Children have a strong sense of identity
LO2 – Children are connected with and contribute to their world
LO3 – Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
LO4 – Children are confident and involved learners
LO5 – Children are effective communicators
Comments:
E. Day 5 jottings
Date: 2021/09/13
Day 5 Jotting 1
The children were playing role play. Child A was imitating the doctors’ role and one of his peer a patient.
The peer imitated crying and said “leg pain”. Child A sympathised “Don’t cry” and imitated treating the
imaginary wound.
Day 5 Jotting 2
Child A was playing in the playground with other. He tripped while running and fell down. I came towards
him to check if he was okay. He dusted off himself and when I asked “Are you alright dear?” He replied
“Yes. Okay. Not hurt”. I checked for signs of injury but there was none. He continued playing.
Child 1, Child 2, Child 3 (Circle which child this relates to) Date:2021/09/14
Colouring
Role-play games
Rhyme learning
This learning story link to the following EYLF Learning Outcomes:
LO1 – Children have a strong sense of identity
LO2 – Children are connected with and contribute to their world
LO3 – Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
LO4 – Children are confident and involved learners
LO5 – Children are effective communicators
Date: 2021/09/14
What did you learn about the child from this conversation?
I learned that child A’s favourite food was fish and he was capable of having conversations with other
people by asking them their likes and dislikes
How did this conversation link to the EYLF Learning outcomes? (Tick relevant outcomes)
LO1 – Children have a strong sense of identity
LO2 – Children are connected with and contribute to their world
LO3 – Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
LO4 – Children are confident and involved learners
LO5 – Children are effective communicators
Date: 2021/09/15
Provide a short analysis of the child’s knowledge, ideas, abilities and interests.
Child A showed strong affinity towards learning and playing with puzzles. He showed developed cognitive
skills through his ability to play with the puzzles and sort them. He had interest bin animals and learning
about them as well and listening to taught stories from books.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Consider the observations and analysis that you did for the three children in Part A. You may
also, if you wish, consider observations and analysis that have been made by other educators so
that you can analyse information over a longer period of time, but ask your supervisor for
permission before you do this.
Use this information to complete a summative assessment (assessment of learning) for each of
the three children.
Each assessment must be in line with assessment principles of reliability, validity and be free
from bias.
The assessment must identify each child’s strengths, interests, relationships, play preferences,
interactions and learning and include at least three goals that can be used to plan future
learning.
Discuss each assessment with your supervisor (or other relevant person)
Use the provided template for these summative assessments.
Remember you must include:
strengths, interests, relationships, play preferences, interactions and learning
at least three goals to plan future learning.
Remember!
Check that you have permission from parents/guardians and your supervisor to work with
each child using the permission form at the end of this assessment.
Do you have permission to use photos of the child? If this has not been given, any
photographs used must not identify the child. Other children must not be identifiable in
photographs.
You must protect the privacy of all children. Do not refer to any child by name in this
assessment.
You must ensure that your work is unbiased. Avoid labelling children in a negative manner
and be respectful in your writing
Ask your supervisor to sign off your completed summative assessment.
If in doubt, always check with your supervisor and/or assessor.
Summative Assessment Child 1:
Summary of Learning and development Date:
Current strengths and interests:
Relationships:
Son
Play preferences:
Puzzle game
Yes
yes
yes
yes
Yes
yes
yes
Summative Assessment Child 2:
Summary of Learning and development Date:
Current strengths and interests:
Relationships:
Son
Play preferences:
Games
Yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Summative Assessment Child 3:
Summary of Learning and development Date:
Current strengths and interests:
Smart and playing and interested in dancing
Relationships:
games
Play preferences:
Puzzle games
INSTRUCTIONS:
Write an invitation to the family of each of the three focus children inviting them to view and
discuss your completed portfolios (parts A and B of this assessment), with a view to involving
the family in decision making about the needs of their child for future planning for learning.
Before starting this assessment, speak with your supervisor about whether the family are to be
involved in Part D of this assessment or whether this will be done in a role play situation. This
will depend on the policy of your service and whether the family wish to participate.
Note!
You will be assessed on the invitation only. You will not be disadvantaged if the family is
unable or unwilling to participate in this part of the process.
If in doubt, always check with your supervisor and/or assessor.
Answer:
To: Parents
Cc: Email address
Subject: Invitation for collaboration in learning outcomes
Date: 2020-10-18
Attachments: Summative assessments, portfolio
Dear parents,
I have written this email to humbly request you to participate in cooperative designing of learning outcomes for your
child.
I would first like to thank you for granting me permission to conduct observation of your children and preparing
portfolio of their interest and hobbies. I have prepared a portfolio by documenting the observations made. The
summative assessment conducted analysing the child’s ability and learning outcomes have been attached in the
email along with the portfolio. I hope you will review them and participate in activity planning for optimum
development of your child.
INSTRUCTIONS:
For this part of the task you are to collaborate with others to plan for the future learning of each
of the three focus children.
You must discuss the information you have gained from your observations (Part A) and your
summative assessment (Part B) with one other educator and either a family member (if
permission has been given), or your assessor who will role play the parents during a workplace
visit.
During the discussions you should identify three experiences for each child that would build
towards the goals you have identified.
Complete the template on the following page.
MEETING DISCUSSION
Discussion of Child A’s portfolio, interest, hobbies etc.
Discussion of observation made from summative assessment
MEETING OUTCOME/CONCLUSIONS
Suggested learning activities puzzle games, role-play game in kitchens etc.
Short description of experience: Child A will be instructed to put together the puzzle piece to complete
the picture of the animal.
Relationship to goals. It will enable the development of cognitive skills through mental
development and familiarize the child with animals.
What are the learning outcomes LO1 The child will develop strong sense of self confidence
of this experience?
LO2 The child will be engaged with the world around them
Experience 2:
Short description of experience: The child will be told story dramatically while showing pictures and
letters and words
Relationship to goals. It will enable development of language and cognitive skills. It’ll help
develop imagination.
What are the learning outcomes LO1 The child will develop strong sense of self confidence
of this experience?
LO2 The child will be engaged with the world around them
Short description of experience: The child will be taught role play experience regarding kitchen roles
and food preparation and manners
Relationship to goals. It will help develop perspective on people and world and social skills
What are the learning outcomes LO1 The child will develop strong sense of self confidence
of this experience?
PART E - QUESTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer the following questions that relate to Parts A and B of this assessment task.
QUESTION 1
Consider the observation tools you used in Part A, and the summative assessment you prepared
in Part B. How do these satisfy the assessment principles?
Assessment principles
Observation tools Reliability
Validity
Validity
The assessment was based on highly sensitive and reliable
analysis providing validity to findings.
Bias-free
The assessment was made with impartial motive and was
same for all children
QUESTION 2
Discuss how you made sure that your observations and assessments were ‘inclusive’.
QUESTION 3
Reflect on the observations and assessments that you made for each child. Based on your
experience during this process, answer the following questions:
Child 2
The assessment designed was unique and inclusive to the ability
and experience of the child in question.
Child 2
I could have improved my communication in making the children
understand the task and assessments.
Child 3
I could have improved my communication in making the children
understand the task and assessments.
Child 3
I would include wide range of activities and ensure to use simpler
instructions for effective communication.