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Hi its Robbie, see you in the morning I do have an idea to use as a metaphor/story/abstract pattern to convey key ideas : could we use Maslows theory as a starting point : could it be a backdrop to introduce the ideas, the stepping stones to self actualisation of whatever we are to do. Maybe we could all be children at the different stages of the triangle. Guess we have to brainstorm, see you then

Dear Group 1 - I thought that there was more discussion on your page the last time I looked??? Have your comments been deleted by accident? Kathy 8/11/11

Hi Kathy, yes it was me, but the girls have now shown me, I must have highlighted the text. You had commented on Bec's intro

We met this morning and Keisha and Bec were very organised 2nd year with a power point done breaking down the course profile and including Maslows theory, very impressive. Do we put all our ideas up here or just questions to ask

This space is for you to use as you see fit Robbie. I am just keen to see that group members are communicating and sharing the load of the assignment. I am happy to offer suggestions if I'm asked to contribute. Kathy 9/11/11

Hey guys just thought I would let you know for planning purposes, I spoke with Kathy this afternoon after the lecture and I asked what the time limit we have for the presentation. We now have 10 mins per group so that will give us a little more time then we thought we had this morning. See you all tuesday 9:30 =) Bek 10/11/11

Hi Girls See you tomorrow am 9.30. Robbie with readings, references and photo image of our idea.

YAY! I finally heard back from wiki and I can now access it J. I have found an great document that states why it is important to get kids to help plan the curriculum and ways how to implement it. ([|www.**children**.act.gov.au/documents/PDF/**under**5report.pdf])

Just though you guys could look over it before tomorrow, if you have time that is.

Also I have found the founders of the circle of security and the image its very easy to understand.

Just a summary what its about

Circle of security helps the ability to observe and improve their care giving capacity. Attachment theory, through the Circle of Security, offers clear, individualized pathways for providing a secure relationship between parent and child.

See you tomorrow Cassie 14/11/11

Cassie how are you thinking that you will link the circle of security with a challenge? Is the 'circle' part of the image? Vulnerable? Kathy 14/11/11

Kathy where thinking of the maslow, liking it to the belonging. does that sound ok?

Also girls i cant make Monday :( i am really sorry but i was at the plaza today and some one stole my wallet out of the trolley and stole every cent i had. which sucks because that was my rent and fuel money. i got my wallet back after the cops called and a lady handed it in because it was under her car. . So i can be on wiki the day we have the meeting so i can put an input in too. once again i am so sorry i gotta try find some money to get to uni too :(

Hey Cassie, that's so unlucky about your wallet! :( sorry to hear that. I was thinking maybe Robbie, Bek and I can still meet up on monday and you could email us your written section and that way we still be able to write the script (and part of the 1500 words) and then we could email it back to you and discuss/finalise in the next group meeting or at uni. Is everyone happy with that idea? Keisha

That’s a shame Cassie hope you sort everything out. Yeah Keisha that’s a good Idea we really need to get this written so we can have a run through.

Hey girls, I’ve been thinking about our image and challenge and i think maybe ‘all children are different’ is an image which suites our challenge a little better then ‘capability’. I know it’s getting to late to change too much now so maybe we could join the two together and have pictures of diverse children doing capable things.

Any thoughts on the idea?

Also Cassie here the notes off the mind map from last week: __ Factors which impact on children: __ Bek (19/11/11)
 * Family structure
 * Socio-economic statue
 * Cultural background
 * discourses (a sharing of words by conversation)
 * location
 * contemporary issues (up to date issures)

from Robbie Sorry to hear about your situation Cassie, Cassie and I were fortunate to spend some time with Trudiann on Thursday afternoon. > gr 1 page 13, p21 (outcome Strong sense of identity-redirect childs interest-what ever works, p31 Outcome see you tomorrow Bec and Keisha from Robbie  Role Play  First Day at School  Teacher Mother Child Narrator   • Frieze 1 - Child Sepatation Anxiety    – Assumption – sooky, clingy, scared, lacks confidence, immature     – what does the teacher do to handle this situation while catering for all other children     Encourages mother to bring child in before school starts to the orientation day    First Day have the mother stay for a while    Mother to reassure child that she will come back in the afternoon    Reassure child that this is a good place to be    Teacher introduce parents and child to other children and meet other parents    Then distract child when she leaves   Hey girls, just uploading the dot points of what we planned to do. We had a good meeting today. Just letting you know Cassie we are well on the way and have formed the script which Robbie has typed up and is going to send through to us. Looking forward to Wednesdays meeting for a rehearsal J see you then Keisha
 * She liked our concept on the installation.
 * We showed her a copy of Maslows that I am getting done in A3 which she said was fine
 * She liked that we were going to do small role play, about diversity and children being capable, she thought we were best sticking to one subject, she liked the frieze frame and narrator idea, liked the idea of first day of school, teacher having to deal with all children first day, the asperges child, the helicopter parent/mummies child,
 * She showed us the Early Years Learning Guidelines and Early Years curriculum guidlines ( the one with the yellow sun on it)
 * She said to keep it visual
 * I found some things on Theorists also
 * Write our designated part of the speech by Wednesday for rehearsal
 * We need to email Bek our dot points to accompany our speech, which will be displayed on the powerpoint (with any sources referenced for reference page)

hey girls, im glad we have a script on the way. im feeling a little more confident that we will finish in time with time for a couple of rehearsals. Just letting you know i called Jan today and booked a room for us to use wednesday the 23rd. This will allow us to have a good rehearsal without any distractions. The room is booked from 3:00 wednesday so straight after the tute. see you all wednesday at uni  Bek 21/11/11 Essay 1500 – 2000 word written academically, each person do their subject for Keisha to write up in one essay, Keisha will twig it Power Point Presentation Role Play Speech Installation Accessories with the following wording // An early childhood educator is like a gardener, who fosters an environment which allows all seeds to blossom to their full potential and turn into beautiful flowers //
 * What we have to do **
 * get everyone to write up their individual page with dot points and references on powerpoint or word
 * Bek will do a final group power point which will include part of the ‘first day’ video off moodle
 * everyone write their own speech for role play ready for meeting after uni this Wed 23/11
 * own palm cards if req’d
 * Robbie to display children’s paintings on a stand- alone banner
 * cloud cards, Robbie to do to give out to everyone and maybe a picture on back of them
 * Yes or No cards
 * Robbie to get some fake flowers and a watering can so that as Cassie reads the card at the end of presentation she pretends to water the flowers
 * Robbie has multicultural beanie kids bears which can be hung somewhere to look like they are children holding hand

Thanks Robbie thats really clear about what we are going to do. maybe if we all have a look as see what props we can find to bring in and make it look like a childcare. i also found a small canvas that is about A3 size laying around home if we need it to put anything on. bek 21/11/11

Hey guys i finished the script and have a copy for all of you. might just wanna check it over to make sure its all right :) and i did my speach as well :) i kind of changed the topic a little, as bring childrens voice into the curriculum, as i was writing it it just was not sounding right and i found it hard to link. so i have still kept with stratagies to implement diversity and still brought in curriculm and why its important. so hope that sounds ok. if not let me know and i can go have another look at it :) cassie 24/11/11

HEy you know how i was doing the canvas with the cloud in the middle. it keeps craking as it looks like its to heavy for the canvas. so i am having to do a new approach. how about the topic written in orange or red with a sun behind it with clouds made out of paper mache under neath???? 24/11/11

hey cassie sounds good :)! 25/11 Keisha

**Sweet i will do that tomz :) thanks kathy 26/11/11**
 * Great communication ladies. It is good to see your ideas flowing and you are all contributing....even when you can't make meetings. **
 * Your ideas sound as though you are on the right track. Keep going. I look forward to seeing your presentation. **
 * Kathy 25/11/11 **

**Hey Cassie, im just wondering if you have sent me your dot points for the powerpoint cos I havent recieved them and just checking it hasnt played up and not come through? and Robbie thanks for sending my yours i have recieved the second email with the revisied dot points.** **I will try and have the powerpoint done by tomorrow for the run through.** **thanks =)** **Bek 27/11/11**

Hey Cassie, I also haven't received your part of the 1500 word essay, can you send it as soon as possible as I haven't got much time left to work on it and I need your content so I can reflect it in the intro and conclusion. Keisha 27/11

Ok! power point done :) and essay done i hope it sounds ok, if u need to change everything its all good. and i tryed my hardest with the referencing i hope its right. i sent it to u within an email

You have all been participating in the practice of your presentation well. How is the rationale going? I know that Keisha is meshing it all together. Remember to reference all work that is not your own idea. Kathy 30/11/11