This assignment, completed for the EPE520 course on Developmental Learning and Pedagogy, presents a detailed design and justification of three learning activities for a Year 2 classroom in an Australian early education setting. The assignment focuses on English curriculum content, specifically language, literature, and literacy skills, and is designed to meet the needs of a diverse student cohort, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. The activities, which include picture organization, story building with a cheeseburger template, and a 'marching words' exercise, are designed to develop language, literature, and literacy skills, incorporating scaffolding and differentiation strategies to support student learning. The design choices are justified using theories of operant conditioning, ecological systems theory, and Piaget's cognitive development theory, with additional support from Vygotsky's zone of proximal development and Lindqvist’s theory of Play Pedagogy. The assignment emphasizes the importance of creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment while aligning with the Australian curriculum standards for grade 2 English.
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