The PowerPoint provides a brief description of how the ELECT document is incorporated into programs.

1. ELF DOCUMENT
Early Learning Framework, is a
foundational document in the early years
sector. It provides a shared languages and
common understanding of children’s learning
and development for early years professionals
as they work together in various early
childhood setting.

2. 6 ELF Principles are:
1. Positive experiences in early childhood set the
foundation for lifelong learning, behaviour, health, and
well-being.
2. Partnerships with families and communities are
essential.
3. Respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion is vital.
4. An intentional, planned program supports learning.
5. Play and inquiry are learning approaches that capitalize
on children’s natural curiosity and exuberance.
6. Knowledgeable, responsive, and reflective educators
are essential. (How does learning happen, 2014, p. 10)

3. PRINCIPLE 3
Respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion is vital.

4. Demonstration of
respect for diversity,
equity and inclusion.
All children have a right
to live and learn in an
equitable society,
including appearance,
age, culture, ethnicity,
race, language, gender,
sexual orientation,
religion,
family environment and
developmental abilities.

5. To incorporate Principle 3 on different age groups
Toddlers Preschoolers
Expose the children to
 Sounds- Songs, finger place, stories in
different language, music with various
instruments.
 Smells -Spices ,herbs , soaps and
extracts
 Textures – Fabrics, natural and
manmade materials.
 Tastes- Food and drink from different
cultures.
 Visual Images- Photos, books, posters
that reflect diversity across the area of
gender, age, ability, race, culture,
appearance
 Continue Exposing and
familiarising them with diversity
 Assist children to empathise and
problem solve.
 Use divergent and open ended
questions.
 Help children to identify and
understand a victims feelings
 Encourage children to think about
how to respond to discrimination in
a way that support self esteem.

6. Importance of Principle 3
http://www.bernardvanleer.org/English/Home/Goals/Social-inclusion-and-respect-for-diversity.html

7. The Family
 This principle highlight the importance of strong,
respectful and reciprocal relationships with families.
 Creating an environment that welcomes families into
the space, inviting their perspectives and providing
opportunities for families to participate in meaningful
ways.
 When we recognise and build on the strengths of
families and the love they have for their children,
everyone benefits.

8. Action in child care settings
Early childhood settings can organize programming to
use the diversity of the participants as an asset that
enriches the environment for everyone.

9. References
1. Hall, N.& Rhomberg ,V.(1995).The affective
curriculum :Toronto :Nelson Canada
2. How does Learning Happen ?Ontario’s Pedagogy for
the Early Years, (2014 ), Canada :Queen’s Printer for
Ontario