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This week’s subject is: Approved learning framework
Element 1.1.1: Curriculum decision-making contributes to each child’s learning and development outcomes in relation to their identity, connection with community, wellbeing, confidence as learners and effectiveness as communicators.
Have you and your team reviewed the key changes to the approved learning framework/s?
During 2021-2022 a national consortium was engaged by ACECQA, on behalf of all governments to lead a robust process to assess options for, and provide recommendations to, update the approved learning frameworks (ALFs). The consortium identified 20 potential areas for update in the ALFs, including strengthening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives throughout the frameworks with the vision, principles, practices and outcomes, and the addition of a new sustainability principle.
In December 2022 all Australian, state and territory Education Ministers collectively approved the EYLF V2.0 and MTOP V2.0 and the updated frameworks were released early this year (2023). The release is a part of Phase 1 of the implementation which marks the beginning of a “familiarisation phase” which will continue throughout 2023. Approved providers and services should become familiar with the updated frameworks and begin incorporating the new aspects of the ALFs into their educational program and practice. Phase 2 of the implementation will begin from 1.2.2024, this is the date in which services must start exclusively implementing the updated ALFs (EYLF V2.0 and/or MTOP V2.0). An approved provider not implementing the updated frameworks from 1.2.2024 will be in breach of the National Regulations and not meeting relevant elements of the NQS. The current VEYLDF will continue to remain an approved learning framework under the NQF.
What are the key updates? Key updates to the EYLF V2.0 and MTOP V2.0:
include:
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- Strengthening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives throughout the frameworks including the vision, principles, practices and outcomes
- Strengthening the link between the vision and planning cycle
- Strengthening the principle of ongoing learning and reflective practice
- Introducing a new principle promoting collaborative leadership
- Introducing a new sustainability principle
- Strengthening the principle of high expectations and equity
- Updating the principle of secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships to include relational pedagogy
- Strengthening partnerships to include other professionals
- Clarifying the meaning of holistic approaches
- Strengthening the connection between play-based learning and intentionality
- Replacing cultural competence with cultural responsiveness
- Aligning assessment and evaluation for learning development and wellbeing
- Expanding and strengthening guidance to support the Learning
Outcomes:
Services can start reviewing and unpacking the updated frameworks with their teams, focusing on the key changes and inclusions in the ALFs to gain sound knowledge and understanding of the updates before assessing current practices and identifying areas of improvement.
Resources:
National Approved learning frameworks
ACECQA Information sheet- Approved learning frameworks version 2.0
Approved learning frameworks update- Frequently asked questions
Updates to My Time Our Place 2.0
Updates to Belonging, Being & Becoming EYLF 2.0
Within System7 go to Quality Area 1/Module 1 to submit self-assessment notes and if required, open a QIP issue if you identify any areas of improvement.
Resources, NQS Element, Regulation and System7 links:
National Quality Standard – QA 1/ 1.1.1- Approved Learning Framework
National Regulations – 73, 254
System7 Module – QA 1/ Module 1
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