Analysis of Childcare Documentation and Curriculum Approaches Report

This report delves into various methods of documentation and curriculum approaches relevant to early childhood education and care. It begins by exploring the Learning Story method, detailing its connection to childcare theories and philosophies, and providing a critique of its effectiveness. The report then examines the Running Record documentation method, outlining its relationship to early childhood education and care, childcare theories, and philosophies, along with a critical evaluation of its strengths and weaknesses. Furthermore, the report analyzes two prominent curriculum approaches: the Constructivist Approach and the Emergent Curriculum Approach. For each approach, it describes the approach in relation to early childhood education and care, demonstrates its connection to childcare theories and philosophies, and offers a critique based on opportunities and challenges. The report aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of these crucial aspects of early childhood education.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY.............................................................................................................................3
2.1 Method of documentation 1.................................................................................................3
Learning Story Method..........................................................................................................3
Demonstrate how learning story method relates to following:..............................................3
Running record.......................................................................................................................4
2.2 Method of documentation 2.................................................................................................5
Describe Running Record documentation method in relation to early childhood education
and care..................................................................................................................................5
Demonstrate how running record documentation method relates to.....................................5
3.1. Curriculum Approach 1 (Constructivist Approach)............................................................5
1. Describe constructivist curriculum Approach in relation to early childhood education
and care..................................................................................................................................5
2. Demonstrate how constructivist Curriculum Approach method relates to following:......6
3. Critique (Positive and negative) (Effectiveness of Constructivist Approach) on the basis
of opportunities and challenges)............................................................................................6
3.2. Curriculum Approach 2 (Emergent Curriculum Approach)...............................................7
1. Describe Emergent curriculum Approach in relation to early childhood education and
care.........................................................................................................................................7
2. Demonstrate how Emergent Curriculum Approach method relates to following:............7
3. Critique (Positivé and negative) (Effectiveness of Emergent Approach ) on the basis of
opportunities and challenges )................................................................................................7
4. CONCLUSION......................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES...........................................................................................................................9
Books and journal..................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
It is seen that the theories and philosophy play a vital role in understanding the
concept. The theories help to bring clarity of the topic and gain proper understanding. The
theory is always relatable and helps an individual to gain clear understanding (Keirl, 2017).
In this report there is discussion related to the learning theories that are related to childcare.
Along with that they have relation with the philosophy. It is important to note that there
positive as well as negative impact of these theories that should be considered. There are
various ways of documentation so the discussion related to the theory of running record
documentation and its link with childcare theory as well as philosophy is stated. Then the
critical evaluation of the running record documentation method is done. In the end of the
report there is discussion related to curriculum approach with its positive as well as negative
impact.
MAIN BODY
2.1 Method of documentation 1
Learning Story Method
Learning is one of the crucial parts in a child’s life. It is a process by which child is
taught and the future is based on the learning he/ she get in childhood. It is important to note
that proper learning is given to a child. One of the ways to make the children learn is learning
story method. It is a method that helps in development of sense of identity in children (Hardy
and Uljens, 2018). The method helps in knowing the things better and enhancing the level of
understanding for children to let them learn. It is seen that it helps to develop their own
interest along with that it has them understand the sense of self wordiness. This method the
student or the children is encouraged to learn about all the things that are important in the life.
It is a magical method is the format that is used in learning is story telling. You don't always
understand better and gain more insight if they are explained in the way of story. It helps
them to understand the facts and information in an effective and efficient way.
Demonstrate how learning story method relates to following:
A) Child Care Theory
There are various children development theories that focus on the child and the areas that
need to be improved. It is seen that these theory aim to provide the children best way to
learning and making them understand the information that is required for them. It is
important to note that this method of story telling is related to the children development
theory as it is useful in learning as well as development of a child. There is one of the widely
used theory that is called story telling theory of child development. As per the theory the
children are given information in the form of story. They are daily told a story and there is
some learning that is shared through that story. It os one of the popular and good way of
making the students learn about what is important for them. It is noted that this theory is
related with the method of story telling (Abdolvahabi and et. al., 2020). As in both of them

the students are told some stories that help them to give knowledge. It is seen that there is
link among the learning theory and this story telling method.
B) Philosophy
There are various philosophies that are developed to and for the development of a
children. The focus of the theory is also on the development of a children and making them
learn. It is observed that the philosophy focuses on learn while you play. Here the focus in to
playing and learning of the children together. At the initial stages of the life of a children it is
seen that they are more towards playing. All the children like to play. So the philosophy that
is developed that focuses on the development of children while they plan. It is a nice concept.
The games they use to play show some understanding that will help them to learn. It is seen
that the teacher focus on the children and making them learn while they play. The purpose of
the philosophy is to make the children fingers and understand the world. The children are
given purposeful play where they can get knowledge or path to the process of learning and
playing with their own efforts. Children were motivated and encouraged to make their own
choices to make decision making while they were playing. This shows that the students are
able to take decisions in the initial level of their life which will help them in future also. It is
also related with the story telling model as in that model also are the students are told the
story to make them learn. There is no focus on the direct learning through teaching or
classroom. The storytelling is also again for the students or children as they like to hear and
learn (Afshari and Nourian, 2020). So it can be said that both the philosophy and model are
related to one another as there is no classroom teaching in both of them. Indeed the children
enjoy the moment and alter their able to learn while playing or while there hearing the story
Running record
A Running Record is a method that can be used to code, score, and analyse a child's precise
reading behaviours. The Running Records set is an excellent resource for analysing and
reflecting on school teaching and learning. It is important to note that there are both
advantages as well as disadvantages of the method.
Positive side
 It helps the students to learn effectively. It helps teachers to keep record about the
student.
 It helps to provide immediate feedback and teacher can take effective decision.
Negative Side
 It is one of the time consuming process
 There is requirement of huge attention.

2.2 Method of documentation 2
Describe Running Record documentation method in relation to early childhood education and
care
The Running Record is one of the oldest observation techniques in early childhood education.
Some consider Running Records to be an "informal method" of observation, as opposed to
Narrative Description, which are more "formal" methods of data collection.
Demonstrate how running record documentation method relates to
A) Child Care theories
It is a way that helps to keep the records of the students. It is seen that to focus on the
child it is important to take care of the children and the keep the documents of them. It is
important to note that the child care theory always focus on keeping eye on the records about
the students. It is seen that it is related to the documentation method as in this method proper
record is created and in a formal way (Nutbrown, 2018). The theory says that the children
should learn and that record helps in future. It is helpful to keep the documents of the life
cycle of children so they are able to learn and develop understanding of the important topics
that are helpful and play vital role in their life.
B) Philosophy
The child care philosophy is focused on the development of the children while they
are playing. It is believed that the children should not be forced to learn. It is important that
the student is learning and getting knowledge while he is playing. It is related to the running
record documentation. As per this method the records are kept and developed on regular
basis. It is helpful as the child will learn new and better thing so that the records will help in
the same. It is seen that the documents will be records that will help in further learning. This
shows that there is link among the learning philosophy of the children and the running
documentation method.
3.1. Curriculum Approach 1 (Constructivist Approach)
1. Describe constructivist curriculum Approach in relation to early childhood education and
care
In general, early childhood educators believe that constructivism is a philosophy of
how children learn from within, rather than internalised, by creating or building information
explicitly from within. Building is complex and travelling. The fact that the word has been so
common and used in such a variety of contexts, its significance is unclear. Many authors of
literacy education have used constructivism as a theory of education, and many of them were
constructivists before constructivism became main stream. Constructivism as an educational
theory has particularly affected mathematical education reforms as can be seen in Cognitive
Guided Instruction Constructivism is a philosophy of epistemology and/or psychology that
explains the existence and acquisition of intelligence by human beings. The role of
epistemologists and psychologists is to characterise and justify knowledge, applying their

ideas to education is beyond their domain. Radical constructivism is an example of a
descriptive epistemological philosophy.
2. Demonstrate how constructivist Curriculum Approach method relates to following:
A) Childcare Theories
Constructivism is a philosophy or epistemology that explains how people come to
believe what they know. Problem solving is at the core of learning, reasoning, and progress,
according to the simple premise. People construct their own interpretation as they solve
challenges and explore the implications of their decisions by drawing on previous and current
experiences. As a result, learning is an active practise that necessitates a transformation in the
learner. This is accomplished by the learner's tasks, as well as the results of such actions, and
by meditation. People can only fully comprehend what they have created. This is specifically
related to child care concerns that can be easily addressed. Constructivists agree that prior
experience has an effect on the learning process. Perceptual or logical comparisons between
current experience and a new dilemma may remind people of what they already learned while
attempting to solve novel problems.
B) Philosophy
This is based on the function which is directly related to childcare philosophy in
which where world in which children become engaged learners who make decisions and
search out opportunities that promote their success is at the heart of constructivist education.
Teachers implement an interactive programme that encourages students to investigate various
topics and subjects within a single topic. Children are given the freedom to study and
rearrange their information bases. Children learn through developmentally relevant
experiences and learning tasks that push them academically, physically, socially, and
emotionally.
3. Critique (Positive and negative) (Effectiveness of Constructivist Approach) on the basis of
opportunities and challenges)
Constructivism is an appropriate approach is helpful to the students in exploring their
capabilities and finding appropriate structure. On the way of doing this constructivism
approach it will help in learning the theories and emphasis the student self-development by
achieving appropriate results. This is helpful in developing the student as well as children
from basic where they will get number of opportunities as well as understand how to handle
the challenges which will be faced by them in near future. This will help them and
developing an appropriate we and order to solve the problems in future as well as understand
the nature of problems and dividing them according to the requirement for stop this also help
in gaining various aspects which are directly related to understanding a particular situation
and reacting on it.

3.2. Curriculum Approach 2 (Emergent Curriculum Approach)
1. Describe Emergent curriculum Approach in relation to early childhood education and care
Curriculum emergence is an early childhood methodology where teachers develop
projects that are exclusive to children or groups. Find out what makes it work and whether it's
the best fit for your kids. Emergent curriculum is described as a mechanism in which teachers
organise lessons and tasks based on the particular community of children they are dealing
with, taking into account their abilities, needs, and desires. It is based on the work of noted
early childhood scholars such as Dewey, Piaget, and Vygotsky. Teachers who use an
emergent curriculum approach thoughtfully design the environment, including several visible
options depending on the children's abilities and needs.
2. Demonstrate how Emergent Curriculum Approach method relates to following:
A) Childcare Theories
The emerging curriculum is one way of designing curricula to counter the "theme of
the week" approach of programme implementation. Emerging curricula are founded on the
idea that children have more success in learning when their desires, talents, needs and life
experiences are taken into account. Educators engaged in this ideology use children's insights
all day long as a method for building instructional material. In order to support key
developmental abilities within a particular age group, meaningful training opportunities are
then offered. This is useful in developing the mind-set of individuals as well as providing
them appropriate functions it will help in understanding the theories related to childcare and
implementing the function in appropriate way by developing a a systematic approach.
B) Philosophy
Emergent resumes are a teaching theory and a plan of resumes. The focus is to
respond to the needs of children in order to develop positive learning opportunities. It can be
done at all levels. The community of children with whom they interact takes their talents,
desires and preferences into account. The objective of an emerging programme is to meet the
needs of each child. His profession is transparent and autonomous. It relies on the initiative of
the teacher and on its inspiration and is suitable for a play setting. Current programmes come
from the kids, but not just the kids.
3. Critique (Positivé and negative) (Effectiveness of Emergent Approach ) on the basis of
opportunities and challenges )
The curriculum influenced by Emerging Emergencies is currently integrated into each
ELC baby, child and pre-school programme. Therefore, for children of all ages, various
benefits to this method were noted. In particular, emerging curricula were particularly
valuable to ensure that The interests of children are the foundation for the advancement of
the programme, particular talents are expressed unique educational preferences are supported,
substance of the curriculum is an extension of the family and home, Increased parental
engagement is promoted and the fullest form of diversity is celebrated.

4. CONCLUSION
It can be concluded form the above, that thee are umber of function which are
performed by firm in order to meet needs and perform task in effective way. This is also
related to the roles played by business firm in order to meet needs and perform task in
effective way. It can also be concluded that there are different philosophies and child care
theories which can be used in order to meet the development factor. Along with this it is
identified that emergent curriculum approaches methods are beneficial for the child
development and child care in order to enhance their skills as well as help them to understand
different activities.

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