Design, Deliver and Evaluate Effective Programs and Experiences for All Children
Standard 3 covers how OSHC programs are planned, delivered and improved, from setting goals collaboratively with children to making observation-informed decisions and evaluating what works. It also highlights the importance of making children’s learning and engagement visible to families, which shows the value of OSHC as a place where children grow.
Career Stage & Descriptors
Foundation
Understands and demonstrates awareness relevant to each area of focus.
Underpins the initial induction and training of educators.
Developing
Demonstrates knowledge and practical application, and contributes to relevant service activities.
Demonstrates progress as the educator moves beyond the Foundation stage towards proficiency.
Proficient
Applies knowledge and skills to design, implement, review, evaluate and maintain programs, relationships and service activities.
A skilled, capable and competent educator.
Highly Accomplished
Supports, guides and assists others to understand, interpret and apply relevant concepts and ideas; leads practice across the service.
A suitably qualified and experienced educator, for example in the role of Educational Leader, Coordinator, Director or Nominated Supervisor.
Areas of Focus
Areas of Focus
3.1 Collaborate with children and others to establish appropriate goals for learning
3.2 Contribute to the organisation, structure, implementation and evaluation of an effective program
3.3 Use appropriate pedagogies and characteristics of effective practice (including observing children) to make informed and purposeful decisions
3.4 Evaluate and improving programs including experiences, activities and learning opportunities
3.5 Provide feedback and make children’s learning and engagement visible to families
Self-Reflection Prompts
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Resources
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