SELG Learning Logs and Reflections on Social-Emotional Learning in Early Childhood, Singapore

The weighting of this assignment is 60% of the total module assessment.

Each assignment is graded based on 100 marks.

Assignment Title

Individual: Learning Logs and Reflections

Length/Duration of Assignment

1200-1400 words

Objectives of the Assignment

Student(s) should be able to:

1. describe social-emotional topics with clarity;
2. relate learning of social-emotional topics to experiences and how it can support children’s learning; and
3. critique and reflect on one’s learning.

Description of Assignment

Individual Component: Learning Logs and Reflections (100 marks)

Throughout the module, the student will write TWO Learning Logs (350-400 words for each log), using the format provided and based on the given topics below. The logs have to be succinct and contain significant content related to learning in the respective sessions as instructed by the lecturer. Writing Learning Logs will be carried out as part of class activity and submitted through Turnitin.

Students will also write TWO corresponding short reflections based on the above TWO learning logs. In each reflection (250-300 words for each reflection), students will write about how their learning has changed their views on supporting young children’s social-emotional learning.

Topics for Learning Logs:

1. Understanding & supporting self-awareness in young children
2. Understanding & supporting self-management in young children
3. Understanding & supporting relationship management
4. Understanding & supporting relationship management—creating a journal of ideas & strategies in developing friendships.

Learning Log 1 and 2

Reflections on learning 1 and 2

Based on the accounts in your learning logs, tell us your feelings/reactions towards the accounts and what could have contributed to your feelings/reactions.

Then, describe how the learning has changed your initial understanding about children’s social and emotional learning.

Finally, explain how you would view things differently in the future.

Assignment Deliverables

Student(s) will submit the following items for this assignment:

1. TWO Learning logs
2. TWO Written reflection corresponding to the learning logs

Note: Refer to Instructions for Submission of Assignments with E-declaration provided in CANVAS for instructions and requirements on formatting and submission.

Marking Criteria for the Assignment