.unit; number ****** theorising play just mainly use my uni log in details and that should help u all the information is there login; 1852************pass******************1 https://vuws.westernsydney.edu.au FOR THE READINGS ILL have to scan the pages attach them in a link its chapter 5 its in 2 different files because file was to big to fit in one link is below like last time since there is no way to access them online Ignore what files are named under all together its chapter 5 – 99-136 please read all of these for the choosing of topic and read below what to do for second reading. http://www.filedropper.com/week3readingpage1-14 http://www.filedropper.com/week3readingpage15-37 – for the second reading Due to copyright restrictions, it can not be uploaded. The reason why I recommended that chapter /book is most of you would have it from the last semester. However, if you do not have that book or can not access it, you can search for Learning/Developmental theories on the web or read any book on theories of learning/development/early childhood education from the library. Specifically read about theories of learning for scenario 1 and gender theories for scenario 2, in addition to play theories that you are already learning . Also, see Assignment 2 folder for library tips/searches. ASSIGNMENT 2: REPORT ON A CHOSEN TOPIC OF PLAY AND LEARNING The purpose of this assignment is to develop students’ in depth knowledge of theories of play and learning and their practical application in early childhood settings. It requires you to produce an individual written report on how you as a future teacher would respond to a practical situation utilising your knowledge of theories of children’s play or learning. DUE DATE: 28 APRIL, 2017, 5.00 PM. LENGTH:1000 WORDS ASSIGNMENT 2 DETAILS Choose one of the scenarios below: 1. Three-year-old Sally is playing at the play dough table with her educator. She asks the educator to show her how to do cookies with the play dough, after watching her friend making cookies with the play dough. Sally copies the educator’s steps of taking a piece of play dough, rolling and flattening it into a cookie and cutting it into shapes using the cookie cutter. Points to cover and questions to answer in your report: Analyse Sally’s learning in this scenario using a related theory of learning and/or play. If you were in the same situation, how would you respond to Sally’s request for help and extend her learning and/or play with the play dough? Suggest three recommendations for extending Sally’s learning and/or play with the play dough and support your recommendations using recent literature. 2. During free play time, Daniel enters the dramatic play kitchen area and begins to put on the apron. Sam and Lily, who were playing in the dramatic corner, turn around and start to laugh at Daniel by saying, “you are a boy. You should not be cooking like a girl. Go away!”. Points to cover and questions to answer in your report: Analyse Sam and Lily’s ideas of gender in this scenario using a related Play and or/learning theory. If you were in the same situation, how would you respond to the girls’ comments? Suggest three recommendations for promoting non-gendered play for the girls and support your recommendations using recent literature. Guidelines for completing Assignment 2 -Choose one of the above scenarios. Brainstorm it with your peers or on your own to understand the nature of play/learning and theories that may help to explain the play and learning in the scenario. -Begin with reading the two readings below to develop comprehensive knowledge of theories and to identify the theory/theories that relates to the scenario: Fleer, M. (2013). Classical, grand, developmental and post-developmental theories of play. In Play in the early years (pp. 99-136). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press and MCDevitt, T.M., Ormrod, J.E., Cupit, G., Chandler, M., & Aloa, V. (2013). Child development and education. NJ: Pearson (Chapter 1). 1 0 2 1 0 4 T H E O R I S I N G P L A Y 1 H / A U T U M N 2 0 1 7 16 Re-read and analyse your chosen scenario to understand and explain the nature or types of play or learning and the topics and issue/s in the scenario using a relevant theory. From this analysis, suggest three recommendations to address the chosen issue or topic relating to children’s play or development or learning. Collect literature on the topic/s of play or learning in the given scenario to support your discussion, analysis and recommendations. Refer to recent literature published in the last five years on the topic. Refer to only text books, journal articles, research or government reports. Do not refer to non-peer reviewed sources or general websites: Wikipedia, Parenting sites or blogs. Refer to primary sources only. The minimum number of references that you need to refer to in this assignment are FIVE. Avoid cross references and citations in text books as they can be outdated. Present your discussion in a well-argued report addressing the below points: A brief introduction to the scenario and what this report is about. Specific answers to the questions and discussion of the ideas and issues relating to the scenario using a related theory of children’s play or learning. Three relevant and practical recommendations to address the issue or problem identified for educators/ families/children or as appropriate to these stakeholders. Support with recent, relevant literature and theory or theories. Present your report using appropriate levels of academic writing, presentation, and referencing as per APA guidelines