

To support children achieve learning outcomes from the MTOP Framework Version 2.0, the following list gives educators examples of how to promote children's learning in each individual learning outcome. These can be used when assessing children's learning, critically reflecting on the experiences planned, strategies to implement for each learning outcome and more. It also encourages and promotes each individual outcome throughout the early childhood setting.
This is a guide for educators on what to observe under each sub-learning outcome from the MTOP Framework when a child is engaged in play and learning. Educators can plan experiences for the curriculum and gain an understanding of how children can achieve each individual outcome.
The following are 8 Principles that reflect contemporary theories and research evidence concerning children and young people’s play, leisure and learning and place-based and relational pedagogies.
MTOP Learning Outcomes Posters Version 2.0 displays the main MTOP Learning Outcomes and the sub-outcomes. They can be used to display within the service or used as a reference for documentation and planning. The Learning Outcomes are to be used to reflect on children’s learning and focus on what a child can achieve.
The following lists the sub-outcomes, examples of evidence that children can achieve each sub-outcome and how educators can promote and help children to achieve MTOP Learning Outcome 4 - Children And Young People Are Confident And Involved Learners V2.0.
The following lists the sub outcomes, examples of evidence that children can achieve each sub outcome and how educators can promote and help children to achieve MTOP Learning Outcome 3: Children Have A Strong Sense Of Wellbeing V2.0.
The following lists the sub-outcomes, examples of evidence of when children can achieve each sub-outcome and how educators can promote and help children to MTOP Outcome 2: Children And Young People Are Connected With And Contribute To Their World V2.0.
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