SOLUTION: EDEC6002: Play, Pedagogy, and Practice Assessment 1 – Advocacy Presentation Plan

Australian National University of Education (ANUE)

Faculty of Education

Assessment 1: Briefing Document

Unit Code: EDEC6002 Unit Name: Play, Pedagogy, and Practice Semester: Semester 1, 2025 Assessment Title: Assessment 1: Advocacy Presentation Plan Weighting: 40% Due Date: Friday, 18 April 2025, 11:59 PM AEST

## 1. Rationale and Task Description

Play is the foundational context for learning and development in early childhood, as enshrined in the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (EYLF V2.0). However, educators often need to articulate the why behind their play-based pedagogies to families and the wider community, who may hold more traditional views of learning.

This assessment requires you to step into the professional role of an Early Childhood Teacher. Your centre has decided to enhance its commitment to a play-based curriculum, and some families have expressed concerns, worrying that their children won’t be “learning enough” to be “ready for school.”

Your task is to create a detailed plan for a digital presentation (e.g., a PowerPoint or Prezi) that you would deliver at a family information evening. The goal of this presentation is to advocate for the importance of play, explain its profound connection to learning and development, and reassure families of its educational validity.

This task assesses your ability to:

Analyse and synthesise key theories of play and pedagogy.
Articulate a personal, evidence-based philosophy of play-based learning.
Communicate complex educational concepts to a non-academic audience.
Link pedagogical practices to the EYLF and relevant developmental domains.

## 2. Task Instructions

You are required to submit a Presentation Plan using the template provided on the following page. You are not submitting the actual presentation slides. Your plan must outline the content for a 10-12 slide presentation.

Your presentation plan must cover the following key areas:

Introduction: Acknowledge family concerns and state the presentation’s purpose. Define play in an early childhood context.
The Power of Play: Explain how play supports children’s holistic development. You must dedicate separate slides to:
- Cognitive Development (problem-solving, language, numeracy).
- Social and Emotional Development (empathy, regulation, cooperation).
- Physical Development (gross and fine motor skills).
Your Personal Philosophy: Articulate your professional philosophy on play and learning, supported by academic literature.
The Educator’s Role: Describe the intentional role of the educator in a play-based environment (e.g., observer, facilitator, co-player, documenter).
Creating the Environment: Outline the key elements (physical, social, temporal) of an effective play-based learning environment.
Addressing Challenges: Acknowledge potential challenges in implementing a play-based curriculum and propose professional solutions.
Conclusion: Summarise the key messages and provide a powerful concluding statement that reinforces the value of play.
Reference List: A complete reference list in APA 7th style.

## 3. Submission Requirements

Format: You must use the provided EDEC6002 Assessment 1 Template (Word Document).
Length: The presentation plan should be for 10-12 slides. The key points for each slide should not exceed 200 words.
Referencing: You must support your points with scholarly evidence. A minimum of eight (8) academic sources are required, one of which must be the EYLF V2.0. All sources must be cited in-text and listed at the end of the document using APA 7th Edition referencing style.
Submission: Submit a single Word or PDF document via the Moodle submission portal.
Generative AI: You must complete the Gen AI Acknowledgement on the cover sheet. Using Gen AI for brainstorming is permitted, but the final written work must be your own. Over-reliance on AI will be treated as a breach of academic integrity.

## 4. Marking Criteria and Standards

Your work will be assessed on the quality of your response against the following criteria:

Criteria	High Distinction (HD)	Distinction (D)	Credit (C)	Pass (P)
Understanding and Application of Theory	Demonstrates a sophisticated and critical understanding of play theories and pedagogy, applying them seamlessly to practice.	Demonstrates a detailed and well-integrated understanding of play theories and pedagogy.	Demonstrates a sound understanding of key play theories and concepts.	Demonstrates a foundational understanding of key concepts related to play.
Advocacy and Communication	Content is exceptionally well-structured and communicated with a clear, persuasive, and professional voice appropriate for the target audience (families).	Content is clearly structured and communicated in a professional voice suitable for the intended audience.	Content is mostly clear and structured, communicating key ideas effectively.	Content is generally understandable but may lack a clear structure or consistent professional voice.
Analysis of Educator’s Role and Environment	Provides a critical and insightful analysis of the educator’s multifaceted role and the essential components of a high-quality play environment.	Provides a thorough and well-explained analysis of the educator’s role and the learning environment.	Provides a clear description of the educator’s role and the learning environment.	Provides a basic description of the educator’s role and/or learning environment.
Scholarly Research and Referencing	Integrates a wide range of high-quality, relevant sources flawlessly. APA 7th referencing is consistently accurate.	Integrates relevant, high-quality sources effectively to support arguments. APA 7th referencing is accurate with minor errors.	Uses appropriate sources to support key points. Some errors in APA 7th referencing may be present.	Uses the minimum number of sources. Significant errors in APA 7th referencing are present.

EDEC6002 Assessment 1: Presentation Plan Template

Unit Code: EDEC6002 Unit Name: Play, Pedagogy, and Practice Assessment 1: Advocacy Presentation Plan

Submission Details

Student Name
Student ID
Unit Assessor
Tutor
Due Date
Date Submitted

Gen AI Acknowledgement Please select one of the following options:

☐ I have not used Gen AI to complete this assignment.
☐ I have used Gen AI to complete this assignment. Please provide details of use below.

Presentation Plan You may adjust the table as needed. Maximum 12 slides.

Slide #	Slide Heading	Key Points for the Slide (Max 200 words per slide) Include in-text citations here.
1	Title Slide: Welcome Families! Play is Powerful Learning	Your name, qualifications, and a welcoming statement. A brief overview of the presentation’s purpose.
2	Why Are We Talking About Play?
3	How Play Builds Brains: Cognitive Development
4	How Play Builds Friendships: Social-Emotional Development
5	How Play Builds Bodies: Physical Development
6	My Philosophy: An Intentional Approach to Play
7	The Educator’s Role: More Than “Just Playing”
8	Our Learning Environment: A Space for Discovery
9	Challenges & Our Commitment
10	Conclusion: Partners in Playful Learning
11	Questions & Discussion	A simple slide to prompt questions from the audience.
12	References	List all sources here alphabetically. This slide has no word count.

Reference List (Please list all references in APA 7th Edition format below)

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