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The childcare and family accommodation and assistance services provide assistance to culturally diverse
families and education to small children. One of the services receiving family includes Torres Strait
Islanders family that is culturally diverse. The people of this culture are considered as seafaring people
having a complex cultural distinction from the rest of the Australia. Their main food comprises the turtle,
crayfish, crabs, and other seafood in addition to wild vegetable and fruits (Gov.Au, 2015). The main
languages are the Western central Torres Strait Language, or else Kala Lagaw Ya plus the Meriam Mir is
usually spoken in the eastern islands. The health issues are related with the Obesity, Asthma, alcoholrelated mental in addition to behavioural disorders. The family value includes the health with holistic
approach plus self-determination, sympathetic structure, however, the issues regarding the trauma and
loss from the historical perspective is still present. The centrality of kinship is also present as a major
family value in celebration of events. Significant celebration or events include the National Apology on
February 12th, National Close the Gap Day on March 21st, National Sorry Day on May 26th, National
Reconciliation Week on 27th May 3rd June and The Coming of the Light Festival on July 1st and others
(QLD, 2015).
Here Is Given Some Common Words Showing Difference among Language:
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the association would include conflict, squabble, misunderstanding, issues and even termination of
services (ABS, 2015). However, on the positive end, it can also enhance the acquaintances regarding
cultural diversity, enhance the tolerance level, and provide an opportunity for better adjustments in
particular situations (Qifvls, 2013).
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kids plus their families regarding various matter like housing, education, health and other Indigenous
association (SNAICC, 2010). Cultural competence training strategy would be helpful for the
understanding of cultural differences thus, help in better welcoming approach provision for culturally
diverse children and families (HFRP, 2015).
2.1.1
Statement Concerning Reverence for Cultural
Diversity in Association with Families:
Respect the uniqueness of each family and strive to learn about their culture, structure, lifestyle,
customs, language, beliefs and kinship systems (Early Childhood Australia, 2015)
Practical Implications:
Provision of culturally competent training to the service provider, educators and associated people is
considered to be highly beneficial intended for fostering mutual relationship and respect establishment
among diverse cultural groups (HFRP, 2015).
2.1.2
Statement Concerning Reverence for Cultural
Diversity in Association with Children:
Work to ensure children are not discriminated against on the basis of gender, age, ability, economic
status, family structure, lifestyle, ethnicity, religion, language, culture, or national origin (Early
Childhood Australia, 2015).
Practical Implications:
Strict Implication of the human rights, child laws, anti discriminatory regulations into the working
practices are important to reduce and exclude the differences exist among behaviour of individuals in
relations to handling and educating diverse children (ABS, 2015).
2.1.3
Statement Regarding Cross Cultural
Acknowledgement and Association by Children:
Providing for continuity in experiences and enabling children to have successful transition. (Acecqa,
2009).
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Practical Implications:
It is highly important for the smaller children to provide them with an environment that enhance their
learning and experience towards various, visible objects, customs, behaviours, language and culture. The
more the knowledge is provided in visible forms such as education through video and audio methods the
more would be cognitive learning increase. Thus, experiencing and celebrating specific cultural days,
language, behaviour and customs would help in successful transition (Acecqa, 2009).
2.1.4
Statement Regarding Execution of Inclusive
Education Experiences:
Acknowledge and support the personal strengths, professional knowledge, diversity and experience
which students bring to the learning environment (Early Childhood Australia, 2015).
Practical Implications:
Knowledge sharing, storytelling, audio and visual presentation, cultural books, and various other aspects
enhance the knowledge of culturally diverse people about another ethnicity or culture. Being a
professional it turn out to be a major responsibility to provide students an inclusive learning environment
that gives respect to every difference in particular. It assists in enhancing the tolerance level intended for
inclusivity acceptance in the adults and knowledge and understanding in younger ones (Sterling &
Huckle, 2014).
2.1.5
Statements Regarding Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islanders cultural implication and Historical
Perspective:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have lived in Australia for tens of thousands of levels
and experiences can be viewed through historical, social and political lenses (Vcaa.vic, 2015)
Practical Implications:
The historical, social and cultural relationship of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders is the
important part of Australian history and culture itself. It has become important to better understand the
differences among the westernized Australians and traditional associates in order to better develop
relationship and a sense of belongingness among each other. It helps in the better maintenance of the
cultural features and historical background with fast moving generations. Thus, cultural education,
training regarding rehabilitations, health and other aspects depends on the better acknowledgement of the
cultural differences that augment collaboration, transition, learning, progress and traditions at one place
(ABS, 2015).
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3 Assignment 1; Activity 2:
3.1Historical Issues of Aboriginal people
commencing Regional or State Services:
According to ABS, (2015) there are various factor present associated with tradition and historical issues
that impact cultural presence of the diverse grouping in contemporary environment. Aboriginals and
Torres Strait Islanders both have along historical stories regarding issues and conflicts. During 1936 the
Maritime strike created issues between government and islanders. However after the Aboriginal
Protection Act of 1939 the issues got more complicated due to the aboriginals were given priority over
islanders opportunities. Thus, from the 1960s migration and 1980s call of independence to the 1992s
Meriam possession of the island has impacted the communities evidently. The governmental and regional
issues regarding land, budget, and ownership indirectly created varied issues regarding Racism, cultural
differences, aggression and other issues. According to the Ways Forward report (1995) the historical
issues have influenced the aboriginal and islander both drastically and the results arrived in speculation of
racism, lack of acknowledgment commencing Torres Strait Islanders existence such as distinguished in
addition to unique cultural cluster. In addition, inappropriate representation, prohibiting plus antagonism
commencing Aboriginal groups whilst endeavour to obtain services (Acecqa, 2009).
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as nepotism through former Australians, may perhaps reflects cultural values, concerning kinship
accountabilities, a sense of sharing and family support in particular.
4 Assignment Two:
For the higher learning and superior experiential education among the children strategic, understanding
and fun oriented approach is required. Every child is different from each other so as their understanding
level and interest aspects. According to Hughes, (2015) provision of active learning environment is highly
significant intended for childs learning procedure. Being a service provider of the early child education
specifically in the diverse and culturally different ambience, it becomes important to proffer a unique,
exclusive and active learning atmosphere.
For this, the activity of learning and educating by video and objects models is considered to be
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appropriate. Utilization of five senses in learning process enhances the erudition pace and child gets
acquainted with the new things, objects, and customs rapidly. This activity is great for the early
childhood learning however there are some of the resources required for the effective implementation of
the program activity. First of all, the educational time is required to be breakdown into segments to
exclude the risk of child boredom in learning phase. In addition, superior input and attention is also
required as well as the educators who have greater knowledge and experience regarding handling of
diverse children would better implement the activity (CFK, 2015).
The superior communication and understating level would also help in effective provision of the children
in learning process. The traditional approach of providing education through using illustrative style is
replaced by showing and displaying things to enhance the learning level among child. This, modifications
has certainly enhanced the transition, adjustment and learning in diverse stipulations. Moreover, the
behaviour of the children during the learning timing and gaming period, any issue or act that should be
concerned is effectively communicated with the parents and families via email, telecommunication or
face to face meetings. It is, to better mitigate the factor obstructing learning process of children in diverse
environment and learning arrangements (SNAICC, 2010).
For the appreciation of the natural environment on the childs learning and creating love for the nature in
their mind various activities are utilized. It include the learning environment full of natural possessions
like flowers, plants, or bird feeder as it helps in establishment of sympathetic and interesting emotions in
child. Involvement is also done via playing games like treasure hunting in which natural objects like
leaves, stones, twigs, and seeds should be discovered by child. Like every early education service
provider, the philosophy (Eeccc, 2015). The service philosophy of the organization depends on the
responsive, progressive, and educational program provision. The curriculum represent the professional
approach that enhances through the active learning experience, varied approaches and educational
processes, The culturally competent staff assist in the enhancement of children knowledge and make them
a responsible and collaborative individual by enhancing their recognition towards natural objects and
social activities.
5 Assignment Three:
According to Child-Development, (2014) the learning process in child cognitive brain starts in the early 5
years of birth more comprehensively. Children tend to imitate what they see and observe from their
environment whether from family or school or learning environment. Thus, as per the case study, Linda
being sustainability oriented and highly responsible citizen and educator introduced an ethical and
environmental friendly activity thus, it is required to be continued as well. This will impact positive on
the child brain regarding non wastage of food, water and other material and will help in continuing these
activities throughout their lives (Case Study).
Linda has involved other teachers and educator to start practicing the new activity of water storage for
plant watering and fruit traces in the compost pit. However, she has not explained the real reason of the
activity which resulted in the teachers antagonism towards this activity. Thus, it would be better if Linda
first explain the situation and its impacts to the teachers and provide information regarding her experience
to make them feel comfortable and happy towards the green activity provision at the school. On the other
hand, Linda can enhance the involvement of children by involving them into collection of water and
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throwing fruit traces into compost pit by their selves and the result should be shown to children as well. It
will somewhere impact on the learning behaviour of children. The new activity execution will enhance
the positivity, love and responsibility towards natural resources not only in the childrens learning but on
the other teachers as well (Case Study).
6.2Strengths:
Here are given the major strength of the organization:
Superior communication
Higher collaboration
Inclusive learning environment
Happy children behaviour
Family Trust and Confidence
6.3Issues:
Here are the main issues that require a more holistic approach for resolution.
Conflict of Interest
Working practices and learning criterions differentiation
Racisms
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Language
6.4Recommendations:
As per the guidelines provided by Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards here
are given recommendations for betterment of services:
Increase the educational level intended for the elevation of tolerance level among staff as per
the cultural diversity aspects (Early Childhood Australia,. 2015).
Provide cultural competence training to staff.
Increase communication among parents and teacher to better provide learning environment in
the school and home for superior learning.
Educate staff and children both for language understanding through various educational
approaches (Early Childhood Australia, 2015).
7 Assignment 3 Activity 3:
7.1Quality Improvement Plan:
According to Sterling & Huckle, (2014) educational criterion for the enhancement of the children
knowledge depends totally on the enhancement of the expertise of the teachers. The younger and school
going children dont have the ability to understand the impact of various learning factors. Teacher,
educator is considered to be one of the major elements that can mould pessimistic factors into affirmative
one for the betterment of the children education. However, it totally depends on their own capability,
understanding, education, cultural tolerance and related factor to provide neutral, beneficial and superior
services for the childrens education, future and personality development. Thus, the quality area that has
been selected for the enhancement of the quality is related with the expertise creation among teachers so
that they turned out to be highly competitive and understanding fostering superior learning environment
for small children in particular (SNAICC, 2010).
These are the quality areas that require improvement in particular.
Development of improved skills in order to utilize suitable evaluation of young children intended
for effective education and personality development.
To enhance communication and working with the childrens families specifically culturally
diverse families (Eeccc, 2015).
Enhanced skills, aptitude and expertise regarding better acknowledging and resolution intended
for addressing childrens demanding attitude and behaviour.
To enhance additional comfort in addition to skills in functioning by means of culturally plus
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linguistically diverse children during educational period (CFK, 2015).
Training and Development opportunities for the teachers to enhance their capabilities regarding
varied languages and culture.
Redesigning as well as development of new courses
and learning activities to enhance
quality education (Gov.Au, 2015).
Teachers and students supplementary association with the field experiences in order to develop
higher experiential learning and help in cultural adjustments and transition.
Strict policies implementation is of the national quality standards and governmental obligation to
enhance quality education.
It is important to have a superior no of facility related to the Early Childhood for the effective
educational experience.
It also required that teachers practice research based activities that have been proven as excellent
for childhood learning (ECRP, 2015).
Opportunities rearing Accreditation program are also indispensible for quality improvement in
particular. It can be via executed via commitment in self-study activity or through capitulation of
request intended for accreditation.
Sharing of knowledge through various graduates and early childhood educational diplomas and
other educational methods should employ with the NAEYSs status and information to better
implement quality program alterations and activities of improvement (ECRP, 2015).
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8 Portfolio 1:
8.1Portfolio Resource Booklet:
Here is given the portfolio resource booklet intended for the enhancement of the organizational learning,
knowledge, cultural competence and collaboration.
Communication and Development of Relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders:
Effective communication is considered to be highly effective and crucial for the creation of better
relationship and association among working environments. According to Green et al., (2014) effective
cross cultural communication skill development is necessary as the increased globalization and
interaction among culturally diverse people has become major requirement to create environmental, social
and political peace. Thus, In Australia, there is a significant requirement present regarding effective two
way communication with indigenous as well non indigenous individuals among the hospital, schools,
organization and in general stipulations. As the Aboriginal and Islanders events as Sorry Day and
NAIDOC are also celebrated on the national level by the Department for Communities and Social
Inclusion (DCSI, 2015). On the health and educational sector it is important to know about the history,
customs and language in order to better provide services to aboriginal and Torres Islanders people. There
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are various diseases like obesity, asthma, trauma, drinking related issues is related with Aboriginals and
Torres Islander people thus, and effective communication is also required to provide health services to the
people. Moreover, there are various support agencies, governmental and nongovernmental organizations
working for the superior services provision for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (QLD, 2015). It
includes the names of:
Here are given some strategies to better provide ability for effective communication among clientele, coworkers, patients, and children and to better mitigate the issues regarding cross cultural
misunderstandings.
First of all, aboriginal and Torres Islander people should be provided with an effective, flexible
and open environment so that can feel better and communicate effectively in response. It can be
done via including some signage, architectural work as well as visual cues to shown welcoming
ambience (QLD, 2013).
For effective communication it is important to shown flexible behaviour through non verbal
communication. It includes smiling and nodding gesture in particular.
Create association prior to coming on the main agenda like share information regarding personal
credentials, family or work in organization (Green et al., 2014).
Due to Aboriginal and Islanders non usage of the common and Standard Australian English
language and it is basically their third or fourth dialect so stop asking questions in high class
English. In addition, dont expect answers in expert English rather show attentive behaviour to
shown flexibility.
It is important on the health sector specifically to use interpreter person in case of non
understanding of the aboriginal or islander language to better communicate the health issues.
However, it should also be make sure that the information that is passing is accurate o not.
Provide an open and comfortable environment that doesnt make Aboriginal and Islander people
ashamed regarding anything to avoid miscommunication due to cultural differences. Dont
discuss personal issues and problem into public to avoid feeling of embarrassment (QLD, 2013).
Dont look straight into eyes as this can be understood as disrespecting in aboriginals and
islanders. Dont try to answer in the same style or accent as they can perceive it mimicry or a
condition of making fun.
In addition, dont talk about the things you dont now about culture aspect to avoid creating
misunderstand among clients (QLD, 2013).
Try to learn their language help in better understating of the children concerns thus, teachers
should be provided with training to better handle their relation with children and families.
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9 Portfolio 2; Page 1:
9.1Portfolio Resource Booklet Fostering Holistic
Wellbeing and Development of Children:
9.1.1
Development Fine and Gross Motor skills in
children:
According to Child-Development, (2015) it is important for the children development and wellbeing to
better get skills and understanding of the various activities and become able to do it by their selves. Gross
motor skill help in better performing daily working like walking, picking running etc and fine skills help
in writing, cutting etc. Here is given a chart that would help in better fine and gross skills development
(NCAC, 2008).
Play Jar: Use the bilateral integration method by asking kids to open jar lid put something in and
close it with or without help (Child-Development, 2015).
Play Dough: It is a good and likable game by children and it also help in generating fine skills as
squeezing and stretching etc. through hand.
Finger Painting: Finger maintaining is another great option for enhancing the childs hand-eye
harmonization plus physical dexterity.
Play: Playgrounds with lots of passageway, ladders, and swings in addition to slides will provide
physical exercise and will enhance the gross motor skills (NCAC, 2008).
9.1.2
An environment of flexibility that provides children privacy and area to enhance its thinking capabilities
is important. Thus, things like pencil boxes and possessions holders with names of children help in
associating their selves with their object and bring a sense of private acquisitions. In addition, however,
sometime the educators are required to provide privacy to the children when they require it. Here is given
the criterion that should be used while monitoring the requirement for privacy.
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9.1.3
According to Good-Start, (2014) there are various ethical issues and dilemmas present that are required to
be addressed in front of school going and smaller children. The reason behind is to elevate a sense of
doing good, ethical and right. Thus, children should be visited with the educationist guidance to the
community parks and grounds in order to find any issues that require concern. One of the issues as the
lost things should be given back to the owner. Childers are asked in this activity that what should they
with the lost things. Thus, recognition and providing things back to the owner help building a positive
association towards good and community work in children perception.
9.1.4
OWFC, (2011) demonstrated that emotional progression is as important as mental development, thus, it is
highly important to provide children with an ability to develop a constructive self-identity and image.
Thus, transition commencing residence to the school should be assisted by collaboration with children
and provision of belongingness and emotional development. This can be attained via:
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9.1.5
It is important to provide children time, space in addition to aptitude to replicate an experience and
develop feeling expression and release in accordance (Eeccc, 2015). Here are given methods to help in
doing so:
Proffer experience regarding interesting and wonderful objects.
Varied question should be asked to create interest and help in encouragement of problem solving.
Invite children to employ their mind's eye in addition to suppose dissimilar means (ChildDevelopment, 2015).
Proffer occasion to involve children in group learning courses.
Provide sensory experiences to the child to enhance their ability of feeling release as watering
plant for smelling and singing songs for listing and repeating (Good-Start, 2014).
9.1.6
Opportunities to Involve Children in Technology
and Science Experiences:
Provide opportunities regarding better development sense regarding technology. It includes the use of
video games, I pads utilization for learning process. It will help in creating recognition regarding
technology optimization. In addition, utilization of neuroscience assistance for the creation of knowledge
in brain requires association with the external environment. Thus, science fundamentals and process
should be demonstrated via various activities as it helps in the better learning and acquisition. Here is the
given the process to be used for technology experience in early education (Good-Start, 2014).
9.1.7
Challenging Environment:
Provide play based learning experience to the children in order to create a sense of problem solving and
risk taking among children. It includes games like Puzzle solving, building and construction, freeze and
others. Thus, an environment with it lots of objects to be learned from and educators guidance is required
(Good-Start, 2014).
9.1.8
Involve childrens in role play and other similar activities to enhance their capability regarding thinking
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and acting as per the role requirement. In addition, storytelling through utilization of objects and materials
and ask question in accordance for their increased involvement in complex thinking is also effective
(CFK, 2015).
9.1.9
Creative and productive material includes to enhance learning capability of the usage if various material
into working is important as part of learning process. It includes (Child-Development, 2011).
9.1.10
Provide an ambiance that provides learning through singing and poem plus rhyming so that children
would become able to respond in accordance. However, the children family and educator are also required
to learn specific things to pace up the learning process (OWFC, 2011).
9.1.11
Opportunities to Engage Children with Diverse
Cultures:
Provide information through pictures, books, objects, stories and other audio and visual materials
regarding culture to create a sense of belongingness and understanding various cultural aspects (OWFC,
2011).
9.1.12
Environment Demonstrating Home Language and
Standards Australian Language:
home language in toddlers and small children doesnt only relate to complex home language however, it
is the expression and way of behaving to express feeling of anger, happiness, etc. thus, in order to assure a
sense of belonging to the kids it is important to provide them with resources that is related with home
language whether they are familiar with Standard Australian English language or not. Thus, contribution
from childrens family and teacher is the main requirement for communication support (ABS, 2015).
9.1.13
Storytelling and showing pictures and prints related to the learning material enhance the ability to
increase the understanding of the children. Thus, audio, visual and story reading with images is significant
for early childhood learning process (Good-Start, 2014).
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9.1.14
Inclusive Curriculum:
Executing quality curriculum efficiently in to the learning environment to bring excellence is important.
Inclusive curriculum main requirement include the Curriculum decision making process that donate in
every childs erudition plus progression result in association with individuality, alliance by means of
commune, happiness, self-assurance at the same time as learner in addition to efficiency as
communicators (Good-Start, 2014).
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Portfolio Three:
Implementation of NFQ:
The following links website provides information regarding the implementation of NFQ in educational
Sector:
http://www.acecqa.gov.au/national-quality-framework
file:///C:/Users/02/Downloads/Working_with_Aboriginal_and_Torres_Strait_Islander_People_Lit
erature_Review_2013.pdf
Harmon, G. (2015). Australia as a higher education exporter. International Higher Education
Smith, A., Latter, S., & Blenkinsopp, A. (2014). Safety and quality of nurse independent
prescribing: a national study of experiences of education, continuing professional development
clinical governance. Journal of advanced nursing, 70(11), 2506-2517.
11.1.2
The following link provides information regarding the implementation Quality Improvements Plan:
http://ecrp.uiuc.edu/v11n1/hyson.html
11.1.3
https://www.health.qld.gov.au/deadly_ears/docs/hp-res-comeffect.pdf
https://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSDIV98.PDF
Hou, A. Y. C. (2014). Quality in cross-border higher education and challenges for the
internationalization of national quality assurance agencies in the Asia-Pacific region: the
Taiwanese experience. Studies in Higher Education, 39(1), 135-152.
11.1.4
QIP in Education:
http://www.goodstart.edu.au/GoodstartEducation/media/Institute-Sub-Page/3%20Current
%20Students/CHC50113-LG-M7-v1-0.pdf
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11.1.5
http://www.childdevelopment.com.au/home/183
http://www.childdevelopment.com.au/areas-of-concern/fine-motor-skills/92
http://www.acecqa.gov.au/
11.1.6
Sterling, S., & Huckle, J. (Eds.). (2014). Education for sustainability. Routledge.
11.1.7
Hou, A. Y. C. (2014). Quality in cross-border higher education and challenges for the
internationalization of national quality assurance agencies in the Asia-Pacific region: the
Taiwanese experience. Studies in Higher Education, 39(1), 135-152.
Morris, J., Grimmer, K., Gilmore, L., Perera, C., Waddington, G., Kyle, G., ... & Murphy, K.
(2014). Principles to guide sustainable implementation of extended-scope-of-practice
physiotherapy workforce redesign initiatives in Australia: stakeholder perspectives, barriers,
supports, and incentives. Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare, 7, 249.
11.1.8
Education Children knowledge Importance Of
environment preservation:
http://owfc.com.au/_edit/PDF_NAT/Foster_social_development_in_early_childhood__SAMPLE.pdf
http://www.goodstart.edu.au/GoodstartEducation/media/Institute-Sub-Page/3%20Current
%20Students/CHC50113-LG-M7-v1-0.pdf
https://childaustralia.org.au/Documents/IPSP-Section/Resource-Centre-Docs/cultural-bookcomplete-WEB.aspx
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