Principles and Practice for Driving the EYLF

by Kay Margetts & Bridie Raban

The principles underpinning the EYLF (pp 12–13 of Belonging, Being and Becoming) underline the practice (pp 14–18) identified by research evidence focused on helping all children to make progress in relation to the five learning outcomes: Identity, Community, Wellbeing, Learning and Communication.

This book addresses issues concerning:

• WHAT is the nature of these principles and related practice
• WHY they are important
• HOW they can be made operational in daily work with young children

The principles:

• Secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships
• Partnerships
• High expectations and equity
• Respect for diversity
• Ongoing learning and reflective practice

The related practice:

• Holistic approaches
• Responsiveness to children
• Learning through play
• Intentional teaching
• Learning environments
• Cultural competence
• Continuity of learning and transitions
• Assessment for learning

Examples of best practice are presented to make these principles and practices readily accessible to educators working in the field of early childhood education and care.