Explorations in tangible and manipulative objects create and engineer knowledge and cognitive development in children. Young children are typically curious, inquisitive and creative. The Early Years Learning Framework [DEEWR] (2009) explains young children are curious and enthusiastic participants in their learning. Providing an artefact in early learning stimulates discussions and it presents vast fascination. In a research by Evangelou, Dobbs-Oate, Bagiati, Liang, and Choi (2010) found that artefacts manifested profound and enriching cognitive development through exploration. Explorations and interactions on an artefact that is age appropriate with teacher-led provoke and construct thinking early in children.
The definition of an artefact is man-made object that is of historical interest, Cambridge (2016). The chosen teaching aide learning artefact for the humanities learning area is the batik cup coasters which originated from Bali, Indonesia. The creation of the cup coasters consists of batik fabrics and vines of rattan. Such artefact encompasses materials that can stimulate processes of inquiry to promote curiosity and imagination. For this reason the learning artefact is relevant for Year 2 level where children have the capacity to explore the diversity of cultures and …show more content…
Rattan is part of palm family and the majority are found in the forests in Indonesia. The vines of rattan generally provide usage as weaving material, and lead to furniture making such as chairs, and practical household items like baskets, placemats, and cup coasters, (WWF, 2016). According to WWF, unfortunately, that supply of rattan has depleted due to deforestation where transformation of forests into other land uses purposes. In spite of its appearance this artefact appears to be basic, however it provides opportunities for children to deepen their understanding of humanities and social sciences. As ACARA (2013)
The definition of an artefact is man-made object that is of historical interest, Cambridge (2016). The chosen teaching aide learning artefact for the humanities learning area is the batik cup coasters which originated from Bali, Indonesia. The creation of the cup coasters consists of batik fabrics and vines of rattan. Such artefact encompasses materials that can stimulate processes of inquiry to promote curiosity and imagination. For this reason the learning artefact is relevant for Year 2 level where children have the capacity to explore the diversity of cultures and …show more content…
Rattan is part of palm family and the majority are found in the forests in Indonesia. The vines of rattan generally provide usage as weaving material, and lead to furniture making such as chairs, and practical household items like baskets, placemats, and cup coasters, (WWF, 2016). According to WWF, unfortunately, that supply of rattan has depleted due to deforestation where transformation of forests into other land uses purposes. In spite of its appearance this artefact appears to be basic, however it provides opportunities for children to deepen their understanding of humanities and social sciences. As ACARA (2013)