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Overall Title (please use): The role of adults in children's play and creativity TMA 03 is based on Chapters 9-13 from the module materials and asks you to consider: What is the practitioner's role as the adult, AND what does she do to support children's play? (2000 words) Top tip: TMA 03 is the same structure as TMA 02 (just a different focus) so act on the feedback you received on TMA 02 to improve your marks. Use subheadings to help structure your assignment (included in the word count). You can add to this document in order to outline more detailed essay notes, plans and references. You can then follow your plan when writing your assignment. Organising your ideas and understanding Subsections of the essay Introduction (200 words) (Please claim your word count after each section. Remember subheadings are included.) The practitioner's role (400 words) Suggested references: Horsley (2017, Chapter 11) Payler (2017, Chapter 9) E110 TMA 03 1 What to consider/include in your essay Key concepts to include in this essay are: the significance of play responding to children's perspectives and ideas through their play and creativity ● the adult role. How does your tutor know what you will be covering in this TMA? Be clear - make reference to the module chapters, for example: 'From Payler (2017, Chapter 9), I will discuss ...' Look at the key points within the module chapters to get ideas about what to write about. Include some evidence of roles from the module materials that best fit with the roles you see the practitioner adopting in the video. WEB119867 Insert name Consider the importance of observing and slowing down to really 'tune in' and listen to children as well as the notion of sensitively supporting children's perspectives and the challenges of sustaining joint attention and a partnership approach. The titioner's actions and reactions to the children (400 words) Suggested references: Payler (2017, Chapters 9 and 10), and Horsley and Goodliff (2017, Chapter 13) - again, check chapter key points to help you locate the parts of the chapter that are relevant to what you want to say. Consider 'playful pedagogy' and the adult as 'play partner'. Insert Pl A different approach (400 words) Suggested reference: Payler (2017, Chapter 10). Payler (2017, Chapter 10) looks at how practitioners from different backgrounds have developed their values and beliefs about play and creativity. Look back at Chapter 1, as this focused on the main perspective of the module, socio- culturalism. You could incorporate this perspective here from what you have learnt 2 E110 TMA 03 Use the examples in the video to show what you mean, but avoid detailing specific examples of what is said or done. Top tip: make sure your paragraphs start with the content word 'role', for example, 'In the video it is clear that the practitioner's role is ...' As a result, your discussion may be more focused by including the word 'role' in your introductory sentence. Consider writing two paragraphs in this section. See end of document for advice on referencing the video. How does the practitioner support play and meaning making by her responses? (Horsley and Goodliff, 2017, Chapter 13). Do you think that the practitioner adopts a 'playful pedagogy'? (Payler, 2017, Chapter 9). Does her approach include all children? (Parry and Jones, 2017, Chapter 12). Top tip: start your paragraphs with the practitioner's actions (what she does and what she says), for example, 'In the video the practitioner's behaviour suggests ...' or 'The practitioner's reaction to the children showed ... " By starting your sentences in this way, you are focusing on the specifics of the interaction i.e., what the practitioner does and says as an expression of her role in action. This section encourages you to start to be reflective and creative. What could the practitioner have done differently? What do you think of her style of interaction? How might she have reacted differently? Can you give an example? Can you justify and support your recommendations and suggestions by linking to what you have read in Payler (2017, Chapter WEB119867 Insert name already about the importance of relationships. Insert Pl Reflection (400 words) Focusing on points ONLY made within Chapters 9-13 will help you structure your essay. Conclusion (200 words) 3 10)? Top tip: focus on an alternative role for the practitioner or a different way of expressing her role. Consider writing two paragraphs here. Consider writing sentences which start: ● ● E110 TMA 03 Alternatively, ... However, ... In contrast ... A different approach ... This section involves you being critically reflective. Firstly, do you agree or disagree with how the practitioner supports play and creativity? Why? Why not? Has your thinking changed or been influenced by anything you have read during this module so far? Make sure you support your views with links to Chapters 9-13. Top tip: this is a critical evaluation. Try to be sensitive when appreciating the pros and cons of the practitioner's approach. Consider writing two paragraphs here. Summarise what you have covered in the essay. Remember: avoid listing what you have written (repeating the introduction) and attempt to summarise your deeper insights regarding the role of the adult. What does the adult have to be mindful of when supporting children's perspectives during play and creativity? How to reference the video: In your essay you can refer to the video in different ways: 'When I first watched the video of the practitioner (Open University, 2017), I found that ...' WEB119867 Insert name OR: Insert Pl E110 TMA 03 'Looking back at the practitioner (Open University, 2017) made me consider her role as ...' You can add in the time sequence you are referring to in the video if you wish. In the reference list put: Open University (2017) TMA 03 video: Martino plays with a ball. Milton Keynes: Open University. 4 WEB119867 Insert name Things to remember in your TMA-Self-assessment Checklist: Content checklist 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. ● Insert Pl ● Have I included and answered the question? Have I completed and answered each element of the TMA? Have I followed the guidance and done all that is required? Have I demonstrated the Learning Outcomes (LOs)? Are my points clear; does my writing make sense? Have I included examples to illustrate my discussion? Have I referred to the module materials? Do I repeat myself? Is it well organised, or do I need to move information around? Layout - please check that your essay meets the following requirements: Arial or Times New Roman in 11 or 12-point font 1.5 or double line spacing ● Margins of 2.5 cm (1 inch) ● Have I used subheadings to structure my work? Are my paragraphs organised into a collection of related sentences which develop the point made in the first sentence? Have I kept to the required word count and included it at the end of each section of the assignment and the assignment overall (including subheadings and excluding titles)? Have I used the key vocabulary from the module materials to demonstrate my understanding? Have I proofread my work? Please insert a header in your assignment. In header mode put: Your name Personal identifier Module code Assignment number E110 TMA 03 To do this in word click on 'Insert' along the top, click 'Header', choose 3 columns, and insert details. You will only need to do this once for the information to appear on all pages of your assignment. This has been modelled for you in this document. In footer mode put: Page number To do this in word click on 'Insert' along the tip, click 'Page number', choose 'Bottom of page', click an option and it will automatically add in the page numbers onto your document as modelled for you in this document. 5 Tick