Assessment Notification Preliminary Assessment Task 2011
Course: Exploring Early Childhood Date of Task::
Hand-in: 23th March
Period: Oral :
IUCH A: Day 3 Period 5/6, Day 8 Period 1 1UCH B Day 3 Period 1, Day 6 Period 2, Day 8 Period 4
Venue: Hand-in: Oral:
Student office by 8:45 am. IUCH A D106 1UCH B D101
Topics: Core A: Pregnancy and Childbirth
Task Task Number
One
Weighting
13%
Timing
3 minutes
Total Marks
20
Components: Knowledge and understanding about physical, socialemotional, behavioural, cognitive and language: development of young children (6.5%) Skills in: communication and interaction, research and analysis, evaluation(6.5%) Outcomes:
The student: 1.1 analyses prenatal issues that have an impact on development 1.4 examines ways in which family, community and culture influence the growth and development of young children 5.1 analyses and compares information from a variety of sources to develop an understanding of child growth and development 6.1 demonstrates an understanding of decision making processes 6.2 critically examines all issues including beliefs and values that may influence interactions with others
Task Description: Select ONE contemporary issue from the list below. Research this issue and present this information as a 3 minute oral presentation. A manuscript, including a bibliography, and palm cards must be submitted to student office. (a) Effects of drugs during pregnancy Select one of the following: Tobacco Alcohol Prohibited drugs Prescription drugs Over –the- counter medication (b) SIDS History, causes/risk factors, prevention.
Hand-in tasks must be submitted at the student office before 8:45am. Tasks submitted after 8:45am will have a late submission receipt attached to them and signed by the Student Office Staff. This will be handed to the Academic Care Coordinator who will note its receipt and pass it on to the relevant KLA Coordinator. If you are unable to hand the task in on the due date, follow the illness / misadventure policy outlined in your assessment manual. This includes phoning the College by 8:30am and obtaining documented evidence.
Marking Criteria: You will be assessed on your ability to Demonstrate an understanding of the selected contemporary issue Apply the skills of critical thinking and analysis Present ideas in a clear and logical way Demonstrate appropriate communication skills
Hand-in tasks must be submitted at the student office before 8:45am. Tasks submitted after 8:45am will have a late submission receipt attached to them and signed by the Student Office Staff. This will be handed to the Academic Care Coordinator who will note its receipt and pass it on to the relevant KLA Coordinator. If you are unable to hand the task in on the due date, follow the illness / misadventure policy outlined in your assessment manual. This includes phoning the College by 8:30am and obtaining documented evidence.