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Which subject	Pedagogy
What topic	Early childhood
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Early Childhood Education

Objectives

• Understand key principles of early childhood education.
• Identify developmental milestones for children aged 0-5 years.
• Discuss the significance of play in early childhood learning.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and slides (if applicable)
• Handouts of developmental milestones
• Examples of age-appropriate toys
• Videos showing play-based learning scenarios

Grade/Age Group

Suitable for all instructional levels

Subject

Pedagogy

Number of Students

20

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Australian National Curriculum for early childhood education, focusing on child development, learning through play, and the role of educators in supporting young learners.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Briefly introduce the topic of early childhood education. Explain the objectives of the lesson.
2	Developmental Milestones	10 minutes	Discuss key developmental milestones for children aged 0-5 years. Use handouts for reference.
3	Importance of Play	5 minutes	Explain why play is crucial in child's learning and development. Use examples of age-appropriate toys.
4	Play-Based Learning Examples	5 minutes	Show a short video demonstrating effective play-based learning activities. Discuss observations.
5	Question & Answer Session	5 minutes	Open the floor for students to ask questions and share their insights on early childhood education.
6	Homework Assignment Overview	5 minutes	Introduce a homework assignment where students will observe and document an interaction with a child (0-5 years) demonstrating a developmental milestone. Explain that this will be submitted but not presented in class.

Homework

• Students will observe and document an interaction with a child aged 0-5 years, highlighting a developmental milestone.
• Students must submit their observations via the learning management system. There will be no need for presentations in front of the class.

Assessment

• Informal assessment through participation and engagement during the lesson.
• Review of homework submissions to ensure understanding of developmental milestones and the role of play.

Notes

Ensure a supportive environment that encourages discussion and questions. Adapt materials as necessary to cater to different learning styles within the classroom.

Lesson script