EDEC 108, S2, 2020
Due Date: 20 October, 2020 before 11:55PM
Essay (2500 words) Assessment 1:
Create an essay describing and reflecting on an ethical or professional issue in early childhood education using appropriate literature and documents.
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1. Identify ONE Ethical OR Professional issue (10%)(500 words). · Justify your choice of ethical OR Professional issue. · Describe how your chosen biblical principles relate to the issue. · Provide examples of impact on key stakeholders.
2. Demonstrate application of the two following documents to the issue using the Ethical Decision-Making Cycle, (10%)(750 words): · UN Convention of Children’s Rights · ECA Code of Ethics
3. Demonstrate understanding and alignment of decision with (10%)(750words): · Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia · National Quality Standards
4. In conclusion and with reference to the Decision-Making Cycle, outline your response to the issue (10%) (500 words)
5. Overall quality of writing (10%) • Strong writing style with clear ability to express thoughts and points of view • Adhering to the word limit • Excellent grammar, syntax, spelling, etc. • Correct APA referencing
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Research and Referencing
You are expected to refer to the two required readings and at least 4 other references from peer-reviewed journal articles. Refer to ExO and CuO for recommended readings.
In-text referencing and reference list (at the end of your essay) should be formatted according to APA guidelines.
E-journals available through Excelsia College Library portal
- Australasian Journal of Early Childhood
- EarlyChildhood Education Journal
- International Journal of Early Childhood
- European Early Childhood Education Research Journal