Jane has just completed her placement in childcare . She implemented 3 experiences for children in Loose parts, teaching aboriginal symbols, crazy hair art activity and parachute group play. She has to upload her diary. And answer Question A to E.

A) A written critical reflection must meet the following

criteria:

Uses visual imagery as a stimulus

Reviews and reflects on how practices,

resources, philosophy and policies of the

service impacted curriculum design and

implementation, and/or adaptation and

own role as an educator.

Incorporates monitoring of children's

learning and observations made about

this

Where relevant, included feedback and

collaboration from others

Uses children's responses to prompt

reflection

Demonstrates the principles of effective

critical reflection, i.e., includes points (at a

minimum) about the following themes: What worked? (strengths-focused,

celebrating the wins)

What didn't work? (honest, objective,

deeply enquiring, life-long learning

focused)

What will I do about it next time?

(practical, realistic steps that can be

actioned in a similar situation that

you're willing to commit to doing or

otherwise enable preparedness,

Sometimes upskilling is the action

required.)

B) What was the most uplifting thing you became

aware of about your pedagogical approach in

supporting children in learning through play?

(Something that made you smile or warmed your

heart on reflection) Provide some context and

detail to your key point. Include children's

responses to support your reflection.

C) What was uncomfortable or challenging to

critically reflect on? (Please apply privacy and

confidentiality protocols in your response if

referring to colleagues/peers.) Give reasons for

your response, i.e., context as to what made this uncomfortable for you.

D) What are you committing to do (actions) in the next week to improve your practice? (Action/s must be realistic, achievable and specific.)

E)Having now almost completed this placement

block, what areas of your own knowledge of

pedagogical practice and early childhood

development would you like to deepen and

enhance?