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Learning Outcome : An Example Of Prior Knowledge Of The Children Essay

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Part A:
 Outdoors, 30-40 mins, afternoon activity
 Not fixated on specific sections to be a certain time
 Small group only
Prior Learning:
 Inspired by the comment by ‘Jake’ in Video 1 who said “Mummy writes on sticks.” This is an example of prior knowledge of the children and therefore this experience is the what next from the video. According to (Ministry of Education n.d.) Planning will usually begin from observations of the children’s interests, strengths, needs, and behaviours.

 Finding out what claywork ability the children have and the level the children are at by a discussion with the children and in this case scenario by using the video as observation for this group’s pottery skills and abilities with concrete materials such as clay.

Starting with conversations with children:
(Have a physical sample of a piece of handmade pottery).
 What do you think pottery could be?
 Do you know if you have any at home?

Learning Outcome
As a professional teacher observing and recording children’s learning requires being self disciplined, practised and systematic systems (Wylie 2009). As an Educator I think it is important to gauge the tempo of the group by listening. The Educator is an active member who is totally engaged with the children throughout the day (Wylie 2009).

Materials Needed:
 1 table
 4 chairs plus one adult sized chair at child’s level
 Clay
 water bowls x 4 (including pump

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