- Topic: Documentation (an early childhood setting) - Research question: are there differences between observation, documentation and assessment? - Academic writing style: literature review or annotated bibliography. * Requirements: Write a literature review or an annotated bibliography in response to the posed research question (Are there differences between observation, documentation and assessment?) for the selected topic (documentation in an early childhood setting) Your assessment should show evidence that you have read widely on the topic beyond the supplied readings and texts. Your assessment must use correct referencing, in APA style. Recommended readings Barnes, H. (2012). NQS PLP Newsletter No. 40: Summative assessment. Retrieved from http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/nqsplp/wpcontent/uploads/2012/08/NQS_PLP_E-Newsletter_No40.pdf Blaiklock, K. (2013). What are children learning in early childhood education in New Zealand? Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 28(2), 51-56. Hydon, C. (2013). NQS PLP Newsletter No. 55: Noticing and recording learning. Retrieved from http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/nqsplp/e-newsletters/ Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority. (2011). Guide to the Education and Care Services National Law and the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011. Arthur, L., Beecher, B., Death, E., Dockett, S & Farmer, S. (2012). Programming & planning in early childhood settings (5th ed.). South Melbourne, VIC: Cengage Learning. Barnes, H. (2012). NQS PLP Newsletter No. 40: Summative assessment. Retrieved from http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/nqsplp/wpcontent/uploads/2012/08/NQS_PLP_E-Newsletter_No40.pdf Blaiklock, K. (2013). What are children learning in early childhood education in New Zealand? Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 28(2), 51-56. Carr, M & Lee, W. (2012). Learning stories: Constructing learner identities in early education. London: Sage Publications Cheeseman, S. (2012). NQS PLP Newsletter No. 39: Observing children. Retrieved from http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/nqsplp/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/NQS_PLP_E-Newsletter_No39.pdf Curtis, D & Carter, M. (1996). Reflecting children’s lives: A handbook for planning child-centred curriculum. Saint Paul, MN: Redleaf Press.