Create an essay describing and reflecting on an ethical

EDEC 108, S2, 2020

Due Date: 20 October, 2020 before 11:55PM

Essay (2500 words) Assessment 1:

Create an essay describing and reflecting on an ethical or professional issue in early childhood education using appropriate literature and documents.

Suggested Structure:

1. Identify ONE Ethical OR Professional issue (10%)(500 words).

· Justify your choice of ethical OR Professional issue.

· Describe how your chosen biblical principles relate to the issue.

· Provide examples of impact on key stakeholders.

2. Demonstrate application of the two following documents to the issue using the Ethical Decision-Making Cycle, (10%)(750 words):

· UN Convention of Children’s Rights

· ECA Code of Ethics

3. Demonstrate understanding and alignment of decision with (10%)(750words):

· Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia

· National Quality Standards

4. In conclusion and with reference to the Decision-Making Cycle, outline your response to the issue (10%) (500 words)  

5. Overall quality of writing (10%)

       •    Strong writing style with clear ability to express thoughts and points of view

       •    Adhering to the word limit

       •    Excellent grammar, syntax, spelling, etc.

       •    Correct APA referencing 

Research and Referencing

You are expected to refer to the two required readings and at least 4 other references from peer-reviewed journal articles. Refer to ExO and CuO for recommended readings.

In-text referencing and reference list (at the end of your essay) should be formatted according to APA guidelines.

E-journals available through Excelsia College Library portal

• Australasian Journal of Early Childhood
• EarlyChildhood Education Journal
• International Journal of Early Childhood
• European Early Childhood Education Research Journal