Element 1.1.1 - Approved learning framework
Curriculum decision making contributes to each child’s learning and development outcomes in relation to their identity, connection with community, wellbeing, confidence as learners and effectiveness as communicators.
Element 1.1.2 - Child-centred
Each child’s current knowledge, strengths, ideas, culture, abilities and interests are the foundation of the program.
Element 1.1.3 - Program learning opportunities
All aspects of the program, including routines, are organised in ways that maximise opportunities for each child’s learning.
Element 1.2.1 - Intentional teaching
Educators are deliberate, purposeful, and thoughtful in their decisions and actions.
Element 1.2.2 - Responsive teaching and scaffolding
Educators respond to children’s ideas and play and extend children’s learning through open-ended questions, interactions and feedback.
Element 1.2.3 - Child directed learning
Each child's agency is promoted, enabling them to make choices and decisions that influence events and their world.
Element 1.3.1 - Assessment and planning cycle
Each child’s learning and development is assessed or evaluated as part of an ongoing cycle of observation, analysing learning, documentation, planning, implementation and reflection.
Element 1.3.2 - Critical reflection
Critical reflection on children’s learning and development, both as individuals and in groups, drives program planning and implementation.
Element 1.3.3 - Information for families
Families are informed about the program and their child's progress.
Information obtained from https://www.acecqa.gov.au/nqf/national-quality-standard/quality-area-1-educational-program-and-practice
