QQI Level 6 ELC10 Assignment: Inclusion, Equality and Diversity in ELC

Purpose of this module:

This module aims to develop the learners understanding and
enhance their knowledge of inclusivity, equality and diversity in ELC practice in Ireland.
Learners will explore their understanding of inclusivity, equality and diversity as well as
examining theories and approaches to equality and diversity. They will address barriers and
challenges to providing inclusivity, equality and diversity in practice and explore practical
strategies that support all children’s participation. They will critically analyse the evolution and
impact of policy and legislation on inclusivity, equality and diversity in ELC and develop an
inclusion policy.

Minimum Intended Module Learning Outcomes (MIMLOs)

On Completion of this module learners will be able to:

1. Critically evaluate inclusivity, equality and diversity terminology and concepts
relevant to the ELC sector in Ireland.

2. Differentiate between approaches to diversity education including assimilation,
multicultural, intercultural, and anti-bias.

3. Recognising barriers and challenges to inclusivity, equality, and diversity in ELC
and develop strategies that support all children.

4. Apply best practice guidelines to equality proof an ELC environment that support
all children and their families.

5. Demonstrate competence in the design of policies and procedures around
inclusion, equality, and diversity.

6. Understand the role of the ELC professional in supporting inclusivity, equality and
diversity.

7. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of a mandated
person in line with current child safeguarding legislation and guidelines within the
ELC environment.

Format: Learners are required to complete a research based
assignment that demonstrates the learner’s knowledge of the role of the early childhood
professional in providing an environment and curriculum that critical evaluates and supports
inclusivity, equality, and diversity in an ELC setting.

• Your assignments should be adequately referenced. Refer to the Harvard
Referencing Guidelines at the beginning of your Course Notes or in your Learner
Support Module for more information on how to correctly use intext citations and
compiling a bibliography.

• Each assignment will need to be presented with a cover page, signed authorship
statement, table of content, main body of work and one bibliography at the end of
your assignment.

• You can use either Times New Roman or Ariel Font (size 12) with 1.5 line spacing.

• The word count for this assignment is 1500 words.

• You can use the questions in your assignment brief as headings in your
assignment. This will keep you grounded and provide structure to your
assignment.

• The Learning Outcomes met as part of this assignment are MIMLO and MIMLO.

Performance criteria

Detailed introduction (5 marks)

• Describe what is Inclusion, Equality and Diversity (2 marks).

• Discuss what is meant by inclusion and include a minimum of 5 definitions (3 marks).
Supporting Inclusivity – how this looks in practice (10 marks)

• What are inclusive practices and strategies and how are they used (3 marks).

• Detail the use of appropriate guides and tools to support inclusivity and describe how
individual needs may be met (3 marks).

• Discuss the role of the ELC educator in ensuring that an inclusive environment is
provided for all children (4 marks).

Developing an effective and appropriate curriculum (10 marks).

(Include the bullet points listed below in your answer)

• Ensuring the rights and voice of the child are included (2 marks).

• Theories of Learning and Behaviour (2 marks).

• Suitable approaches to implement diversity in the setting (multi-cultural/anti bias and
inclusive play) (3 marks).

• Recognising barriers that prohibits inclusivity, adhering to policies and procedures (3
marks).

Conclusion (5 marks)

• Appropriate summary with reflective evaluation (3 marks).

• Accurate use of referencing (2 marks).

Assignment brief: Inclusion, Equality and Diversity in ELC

Format: Learners are required to complete a project in two parts.

• Your assignments should be adequately referenced. Refer to the Harvard
Referencing Guidelines at the beginning of your Course Notes or in your Learner
Support Module for more information on how to correctly use intext citations and
compiling a bibliography.

• Each assignment will need to be presented with a cover page, signed authorship
statement, table of content, main body of work and one bibliography at the end of
your assignment.

• You can use either Times New Roman or Ariel Font (size 12) with 1.5 line spacing.

• The word count for this assignment is 2500 words.

• You can use the questions in your assignment brief as headings in your
assignment. This will keep you grounded and provide structure to your
assignment.

• The Learning Outcomes met as part of this assignment are MIMLO and MIMLO

Performance Criteria part one

Part one (30 marks) – Learners are required to design, develop and implement (in their
work placement) and inclusive activity for children to include:

• Planning.

• Collaboration.

• Appropriate developmental learning.

• Reflection.
Part Two (40 marks) – learners are required to design and develop an inclusion policy for
an ELC setting.

Introduction and Context (5 marks).

Detailed planning and collaboration (5 marks).
Provide detailed information with appropriate structure and layout (30 marks).
For example:

• Introduction (a general overview of the policy).

• A policy statement.

• Policy objectives.

• A list of guiding principles and equal opportunities.

• Roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders. Including partnership with families and
collaboration with external agencies.

• Adhering to legislation.

• Accessibility.

• Statement on an inclusive curriculum.

• Statement on anti-discrimination.

• Statement on the use of appropriate language and communication.

• Positive management behaviour.

• Staff training and professional development.

Please note: the above list is just an example of some topics that can be included within an
inclusion policy. It should not be seen as definitive.