assessment 2 fri video Notes for Assignment Two Overview

Assignment Two Overview Notes

• Due date and time: September\,23,
  9\,AM. Assignment comprises two parts: a PowerPoint presentation (uploaded to Turnitin) and an oral presentation delivered online via Zoom. Presentations occur across the week according to a set schedule.
• Overall weight: 50\% of the final grade.
• Oral presentation duration: 5 minutes, followed by questions from the lecturer or peers.
• PowerPoint slides: there are 7 slides in total:
  • Slide 1: Information slide with your name, photo, and student ID.
  • Slides 2-6: Five information slides containing your content.
  • Slide 7: Reference list.
• Presentation environment:
  • Present from a quiet space without interruptions.
  • Camera and microphone must be on so you can be heard and seen.
• Slide structure alignment with rubric:
  • Slide 1 relates to rubric criteria 4: generally clear constructed presentation within the slide limit.
  • Slide 2 is the first slide of real information and covers your personal teaching philosophy.
  • Slide 3 covers curriculum and pedagogical approaches.
  • Slide 4 covers working with families and communities.
  • Slide 5 covers continuity of learning from home to early childhood and to school.
  • Slide 6 covers the role of evaluation and critical reflection.
  • Slide 7 is the reference list.
• Presentation schedule and checks:
  • Check your specific date/time on the schedule.
  • Log in early to your session (ten minutes before) and you’ll be placed in a waiting room.
  • In case of lost connection, re-login; sessions are recorded and will be saved by the lecturer after the session.
• Post-presentation: there will be a five-minute Q&A period after your five-minute talk.
• AI policy: AI cannot be used for this assignment; output from AI tools may be incorrect or biased. Collaboration with others or using technologies to gain unfair advantage constitutes plagiarism and can be referred to academic misconduct.
• Support and questions: use the assignment two discussion board for questions; review existing Q&A and access all support materials and readings.
• Extensions and penalties:
  • Extensions are generally only for extreme circumstances.
  • Late PowerPoint upload or late oral presentation time results in a penalty of 5 marks or 10\%.
• Course readings and modules referenced:
  • Build your philosophy from readings, the podcast, and tutorials.
  • Modules on values and theories (e.g., Reggio, Vygotsky, postmodern theory) inform your slides.
  • Specific readings and readings from tutorials may be cited to support each slide.
• Reading and media references used in your slides:
  • Refer to modules including the videos with parents, settings, and children; the Dr. Joe Orlando podcast; and other course materials for practical understanding of family/community connections and continuity of learning.

PowerPoint and Oral Presentation: Key Components

• PowerPoint presentation overview:

  • Clear and concise slides with bullet points rather than long paragraphs.
  • Visually appealing design; there are layout templates posted in the assignment two discussion board to illustrate clear, concise, and visually appealing slides.
  • If using a template, you can reference the layout as a starting point and then add content.
  • Images of children should be respectful and well-chosen; images sourced from Google or other sites must be properly referenced in APA 7 format on the slide and in the final reference list. If you create the image yourself, you do not need to reference.
  • The key content should be on the slides; you should be able to talk from your key points rather than reading from a script.

• Content of each information slide (Slide 2-6):

  • Slide 2: Your personal philosophy on teaching and learning.
  • Reflect on readings, podcasts, and tutorials from the semester.
  • Develop your own philosophy that is applicable to both early childhood and primary settings.
  • Ground your philosophy in theory: you can draw on multiple theories (e.g., Reggio Emilia, Vygotsky, postmodern theory) rather than a single theory; explain why you chose and how you combine elements from different theories.
  • This aligns with rubric criteria 1: generally clearly articulated philosophy with some theoretical representation and suitable references.
  • Slide 3: Curriculum and approaches.
  • Translate theory into practice: specify which curriculum approaches and pedagogies you will use in early childhood or primary settings.
  • Refer to modules on approaches and frameworks and any relevant readings.
  • Include a brief mention of relevant legislation/syllabus differences between early childhood and primary settings.
  • Provide concrete examples of how your pedagogical approaches would look in practice (e.g., if you use Reggio Emilia, what would that look like in the classroom; if you use Vygotsky, how does it shape activities and assessment).
  • Slide 4: Working with families and communities.
  • Emphasize the value of connection and communication with families as part of exemplary teaching.
  • Provide brief, tangible examples of family/community engagement.
  • Acknowledge similarities across early childhood and primary settings, with brief differences if needed.
  • This aligns with rubric criteria 3 for general connection with families and communities.
  • Slide 5: Continuity of learning from home to setting and across transitions.
  • Explain how learning continuity is maintained from home (parents) to early childhood settings, and from early childhood into primary school.
  • Draw on readings and the module featuring interviews with parents, settings, and children to illustrate practical continuity.
  • Reference the Joe Orlando podcast for practical perspectives on continuity and family involvement.
  • This aligns with rubric criteria 3 and grows in depth toward credit/distinction levels.
  • Slide 6: Evaluation and critical reflection in pedagogical leadership.
  • Briefly discuss your stance on evaluation and critical reflection and what this looks like in practice for an exemplary teacher in both early childhood and school settings.
  • Include key points and references on the importance of evaluation and reflection.
  • Slide 7: Reference list.
  • APA 7 references; quality over quantity; minimum of 6 references and ideally between 6 and 10 references.
  • Use and synthesize multiple authors where appropriate to demonstrate breadth of reading.
  • References should be integrated throughout the slides (in-text citations) and listed on the final slide.

• References and synthesis:

  • It is not about the quantity of references, but how you use them; demonstrate synthesis by referencing two or three different authors across the same topic.
  • Higher grades expect more synthesis across references.

• Additional PowerPoint tips:

  • Keep slides clear, structured, and within the seven-slide limit (1 introduction, 5 content slides, 1 reference slide).
  • If you reuse a template, you may cite it as an existing layout and add your content.
  • Images must be properly cited; provide APA 7 citations next to the image or in-text where the image appears, and include the full reference on the final slide.

• Oral presentation specifics:

  • Practice extensively; do not read a full script; speak from your understanding and belief in your philosophy.
  • Eye contact: maintain some eye contact with the camera to simulate audience engagement.
  • Time management: total time is 5\,\text{minutes}; there will be a warning at the 4^{th} minute.
  • After your talk, you will answer questions for a brief period; answers should be concise.
  • Before presenting, ensure you can share your screen and navigate slides smoothly; practice Zoom and screen sharing beforehand.
  • Use a laptop/desktop only; phones or iPads are not suitable for this delivery mode.
  • Log in ten minutes early; you will be placed in a waiting room; if you are cut off, log back in and the session may be saved and re-uploaded.
  • When presenting, keep the camera on; keep microphones of other participants muted except for the presenter.
  • After your presentation, stay for the entire one-hour session to support peers and to participate in the session as a listener.
  • The order follows the schedule list; if you are first, you go first, etc.
  • Have your slides ready to share and switch to the correct slide quickly to avoid fumbling during your turn.
  • All presentations are recorded for potential double marking.

• What to prepare and avoid:

  • Do not rely on a script; you should be able to speak from knowledge and readings.
  • Ensure you can articulate technical terms; 70–80% of the time should be clear speech with appropriate terminology.
  • If you make a few jargon errors, you can still achieve a pass; focus on articulation and confidence.
  • You may be asked questions after your talk; answers should be brief; if you’re unsure, you can say you’re unsure and move on.

• Academic integrity and support:

  • Do not use AI for this assignment;
  • Output from AI tools may be incorrect, incomplete, or biased;
  • Working with others or using technology to gain an unfair advantage constitutes plagiarism and can be considered academic misconduct. See library resources and learning guide for details.

• Final reminders and encouragement:

  • Post any questions on the assignment two discussion board; respond to others’ questions if you wish.
  • Review the support materials and Q&A session from earlier in the week.
  • Check your schedule for the exact time and date of your oral presentation and log in early.
  • This assignment invites personal philosophy development; expect varied approaches, as each teacher has a unique perspective on teaching.
  • We look forward to hearing your personal philosophy and how you translate theory into practice via curriculum, family/community connections, continuity of learning, and evaluation.

Quick reference to key numerical values (for ease of study)

• Due date/time: September\,23,
  9\,\text{AM}
• Assignment weight: 50\%
• Oral presentation length: 5\,\text{minutes}
• Number of PowerPoint slides: 7
• Slides dedicated to information: additional 5 slides (slides 2-6)
• Minimum references: 6; ideal range: 6-10
• Time cue: 4-minute warning; final duration: 5 minutes
• Late penalties: 5 marks/10\%$$ for late submission or late presentation
• Practice emphasis: 70–80% clear articulation during the presentation

Connections to broader course themes

• Personal philosophy should reflect a synthesis of multiple theories (e.g., Reggio Emilia, Vygotsky, postmodern perspectives) rather than reliance on a single theory.
• Theory-to-practice link is essential through curriculum choices, pedagogies, and classroom activities.
• Engagement with families and communities, and consideration of continuity of learning, are core dispositions of exemplary teaching.
• Evaluation and critical reflection underpin ongoing professional growth and pedagogical leadership.

Synthesis and takeaways

• You should be able to present a coherent argument about how your philosophy influences practice across settings (early childhood and primary).
• Your slides should demonstrate clarity, relevance to readings, and concrete examples of how theory translates to pedagogy, family engagement, continuity, and evaluation.
• Your oral delivery should convey confidence, professionalism, and willingness to engage in reflective dialogue during the Q&A.