6N1950: Provide a Brief Outline of the Legislation than Governs Communication and Health and Safety in the ECCE: Communications Assignment, OU

Section 1 Los (7,8)

Task 1 – Preparation of personal CV

Instructions:

Prepare your own current CV on two pages for submission:

• The CV must be word-processed using a recognized style –(maximum 2 pages)
• The CV should be structured in a presentable fashion (headings, logical order, reverse chronology)
• All essential components, personal details, education, qualifications, referees, etc included
• The CV should be proofread and error-free

Section 2 Los (2,9)

Task 2- Legislation

Instructions:

Provide a brief outline of the Legislation than governs communication and health and safety in the ECCE.

• The learner will research and outline three significant pieces of communication and safety  legislation including correct titles and dates
• The learner will demonstrate with examples of how these apply in the ECCE setting
• The learner will reflect on the importance of legislation
• References must be given to sources used.

Section 3 Los (7, 8, 11)

Task 3- Present a formal business letter

Instructions: 

As  supervisor write a formal letter to the Child Care Committee requesting a representative from their organization to sit on your interview panel for a new childcare position. (Max 1 page)

Instructions:

1. Content gives all the required details in formal business tone
2. Letter layout is structured appropriately and word-processed.
3. Use of correct Salutation and closing
4. Correct use of grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc

Section 4 Los (3,4,9)

Task 4-Non-Verbal/ Visual Communication (10%)

Instructions:

1. Produce a non-verbal visual poster.

Produce a simple nonverbal message on an A4 page relating to some aspect of the childcare setting. Using visual/nonverbal images/graphics and colors to convey the message. This can be in IT format or by hand.

2. Give a short evaluation to include:

How nonverbal communication impacts on everyday human interaction, how you read and researched the ideas for your visual aid, and the effectiveness of the message for children/parents.

This task should reflect:

1. A good example of nonverbal communication
2. A clear message is given
3. Originality & creativity in design with the use of appropriate media
4. A succinct evaluation of the impact of non verbal messages

Section 5 Los (8,9)

Task 5 – A sustained piece of writing

Instructions:

The learner is to research and produce a short essay on an area in childcare that they have an interest in. The essay should be word-processed.

Suggested topics:

• The ECCE scheme
• The changes in regulations
• The importance of observations
• How Aistear or Siolta promotes learning and development
• The role of the adult in childcare
• The importance of reading to improve emergent literacy
• The importance of play in facilitating holistic development

Section 6 Los (1,9)

Task 6 – Critique/review an issue/topic

Instructions:

Learners are required to research and critique current issues in Communications And Information Technology ICT and use in the childcare setting to include the following information:

Description of types of ICT being used

Use of critical thinking skills to critique  research  e.g. valid arguments  for and against ICT use

Identification of research used to investigate the topic (min two sources referenced in-text and bibliography)

Section 7 Los (8,9,11)

Task 7–Written communication for a group discussion meeting & effective use of  ICT

Instructions:

The Learner is to devise written communication documents to conduct a formal meeting with staff to discuss a policy on the use of ICT in the childcare setting.

In producing the documents the learner will use a range of IT skills including:

• Word processing and printing
• Creating a computer-generated template
• Emailing
• Internet search and download

Tasks for the meeting:

1. Devise a memo informing the staff of the meeting. This should include the date time and venue in the correct layout and format with good spelling and grammar, correct dates, and information.

(This is to be emailed to an attendee of the meeting and a reply given). One copy of the email with the reply, is to be printed for your work; ensure it has contact details.e. all emails have the date, time and sender and recipient details on the original email’.(this is evidence of sending the email)

2. An agenda for the meeting is to be created,  word-processed, and printed to include:

A minimum of five agenda items laid out in the correct format Good spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

The main subject for the agenda is ‘Draft policy on the use of ICT in the childcare setting, including; mobile phones, cameras, tablets, laptops, Facebook, etc… (maximum1 page)

3. Create a blank template to record the minutes of the meeting (using word or office). The template is to include the correct format and structure with an indication of outcomes and actions and good spelling grammar and punctuation. (maximum1 page)

4. A handout is to be downloaded and printed for the meeting.

This is to be one piece of research relating directly to the main agenda topici.e. ‘Drafting a policy on ICT in the child care setting’. This must include the website address on it and the date accessed. This is to be put with this piece of work in the portfolio (maximum1 page)