Exploring Natural Materials “Without continuous hands-on…

Question Answered step-by-step Exploring Natural Materials “Without continuous hands-on… Exploring Natural Materials”Without continuous hands-on experience, it is impossible for children to acquire a deep intuitive understanding of the natural world that is the foundation of sustainable development. A critical aspect of the present-day crisis in education is that children are becoming separated from daily experience of the natural world” – Robin C. Moore and Herb H. Wong cited in Dimensions Educational Research Foundation, (2005).For this task you are required to conduct a small group experience (6 – 8 children) with children aged between 2 – 6years that engages them in exploring the natural environment using their senses. You may refer to the readings for ideas about types of suitable experiences. Consider also discussing with your colleagues.Complete an experience plan prior to undertaking this experience. Your experience plan must be approved in writing by the Workplace Supervisor at least 24 hours prior to implementation. Your plan must include:A rationale for how the experience and goals support the children’s development.Link to the EYLF.Consideration of how you will assess children’s Workplace Task 001 – Activity 1 – Exploring Natural MaterialsSmall Group Experience Plan Age of Children:Group Size: Small  ( ____ children)Date of Implementation:Goal: (How will this experience support the group’s development/learning? What do you want to achieve?)Linking to EYLF Outcome/s: Performance Indicator/s: (What will you see and hear to demonstrate achievement of the goal?)Rationale: (How does the experience support the interests and learning needs of the group?)Time: Location:   0 Indoors   0 Outdoors  0 Routine Task_____________________  0 Other _____________________________Resources:Transition Strategy:(List the resources and materials you will use for the experience.)      (How will you gather children to the experience? How will you safely and smoothly transition the children to the next experience/routine at the conclusion?)         Description of Experience/Procedure:Pedagogical Practice (Teaching Strategies):(List/describe how you intend to implement the experience with the children from beginning (set up) to end. How will it be set up? What will the children be required to do?)               (What role will you play in the experience? How will you facilitate children’s engagement, learning and development? E.g. initiating, modelling, prompting, coaching, encouraging, playing alongside, giving directions, asking questions, extending, demonstrating, one to one interactions. What strategies will you use to assess children’s learning and development?)    Arts & Humanities English CHC 50113 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)