Draw on the learning materials, readings, discussions and learning activities in Module 1 and…

In essay form, outline: i) your working knowledge of the early childhood policy environment for

your jurisdiction and ii) your understanding of the major contemporary and/or historical issues that have had an impact on the early childhood education and care sector, and iii) the key features of your emerging professional identity as they relate to your working knowledge of the policy environment and contemporary or historical impacts.

Draw on the learning materials, readings, discussions and learning activities in Module 1 and 2 such as the timeline of major events and socio-economic and political changes of influence in the need for and provision of early childhood education and care sector. You will also need to demonstrate a sound working knowledge of the Australian national and at least one state orterritory’s regulatory, legislative and curriculum policy environment.