Provide experiences to support children's play and learning

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CHCPR301B, 'Provide experiences to support children's play and learning'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Provide experiences to support children's play and learning' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Create a stimulating, positive and developmentally appropriate environment to foster development, play and learning

1.1 Provide areas, resources and materials for different kinds of play and physical activity

1.2 Change the resources regularly to provide variety of activity

1.3 Ensure play and physical activity reflect the cultural diversity, gender and abilities of children

1.4 Set up environment in a way that is safe, non threatening, challenging and stimulating

1.5 Allow sufficient time for play to develop and be completed when possible

1.6 Identify children's individual interests and needs and support by provision of activities or materials

1.7 Provide a range of physical activities to allow children choice in their play whenever possible

1.8 Provide opportunities for both group and individual play activities and experiences indoors and outdoors

2. Actively guide and encourage children to undertake a variety of developmentally appropriate activities

2.1 Encourage and acknowledge children's efforts

2.2 Use activities, resources and materials flexibly to meet children's individual preferences and prompt extensions of play

2.3 Encourage children to participate in a variety of experiences and to choose activities which support their development and fundamental movement skills competency and confidence

2.4 Demonstrate respect for children's choice not to participate and encourage where experience is new or unknown

3. Facilitate children's play, learning and physical activity

3.1 Follow child's lead in play and physical activity and participate when invited

3.2 Initiate play and physical activities and invite child to participate

3.3 Interact with children showing enthusiasm, playfulness and enjoyment

3.4 Monitor children's reactions to play environment to ensure each child remains interested, challenged but not frustrated

3.5 Encourage children to include other children in their play

3.6 Monitor interaction between children to ensure children remain safe and are interacting appropriately

3.7 Redirect children's inappropriate play

3.8 Provide interesting and varied natural outdoor space to encourage active play

3.9 Prepare and provide suitable materials for activities


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCPR301B appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC41208 - Certificate IV in Children's Services (Outside school hours care)
  • CHC20108 - Certificate II in Community Services
  • CHC30708 - Certificate III in Children's Services