Milestone tasks 1 and 2

1. Assessment 5 – E Portfolio:
MilestoneTasks 1 & 2
By Rebecca Futcher #10929488

2. Milestone 1:

3. Levels of
Importance:
1 - Children:
Children are capable, confident and competent learners and communicators.They are risk takers, exploring their world, navigating their surroundings, peers,
environment and the obstacles surrounding it.The learning experiences children face every day, provide opportunities for mean making, problem solving and
shape the type of people they will become. It is important that we adequately and proactively support children, their interests and their needs because they are
our future.
2 – Whanau/Parents:
Parents and Whanau are important in a child’s learning environment, because they are their child’s first teachers.They know their children best and can provide
valuable insights into their learning behaviour.Therefore, it is not only important to listen to parents/whanau, but to also value their perspectives. When teachers
are aware of parents needs and are willing to support and meet those needs the welfare of the child will evolve and greatly benefit.
3 – Relationships:
Children benefit greatly when valuable and worthwhile relationships with teachers and parents are reciprocal in nature. Good communication and a willingness to
work together on collaborating educational plans for the child will improve trust, cooperation and relationships.When teachers and whanau are on the same page,
there is consistency within the home and centre environment.This kind of support helps a child’s well-being, sense of belonging, whereby they feel confident
enough to contribute, communicate and explore their world.These attributes help them to thrive in aspects of their home life, their centre….their world.

4. Levels of Importance
continued….
• 4 - Learning:
Learning is how we evolve and develop through life as human beings. It provides us with resilience, knowledge,
empowerment and confidence to participate in our world. Helping children to learn through following their interests,
strengths and abilities is important because it shapes the child’s view of him/herself, building their self-esteem and
helps to foster a love of learning.
• 5 – Community:
An inclusive community is important, if it functions effectively, it can accommodate children’s interests and needs,
be proactive in institutional improvements, be adaptive and flexible in providing resources, experiences, support and
assistance to every child within that community.When every one is an active participant in their community,
different qualifications and skills can be utilised to empower the establishment. Encouragement, support and
strategies flourish in a way which benefits everyone and enhances a holistic support system which benefits all
children.

5. Milestone 2:
Philosophy Statement – Inclusive Practice:
Inclusion is not a fixed state, it is a process. I believe that inclusion means that all
children have a right to participate and be included in all curriculum and life at the
early childhood centre, with their peers, regardless of their additional education
needs.We as educarers must adapt our environments and teaching approaches so
that we eliminate any barriers to participation and learning. All children should be
listened to, engaged and exposed to a wide range of content domains, open ended
resources and learning styles to enable the curriculum to engage them on all their
multiple intelligence areas.

6. Inclusive Practice – Zoo Resource:

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Rebecca Futcher - #10929488