EDM8018 Leading in Early Childhood Assignment-2 Course Code and Name EDM8018 Leading in Early Childhood Assessment Item Number and Name AssessmentItem Type Assignment 2: Portfolio of Work Portfolio Due Date& Time Length Week 13: 22 August2025 11.59pm 3000 words Marks and Weighting Assessed Course Learning Outcomes Marks out of 50; Weighting 50% of 100. CLO 3, 4, 5 &6 Rationale Description: Critically reflect on leadership practices ThisPortfolio of Work consists of four interrelated items which requires you to engagewith leadership practices. Digital presentation Critical reflection Personal reflection Task Instructions Portfolio Item1: Digital presentation for staff (1350words) Inyour leadership role,create a 10-minute presentation for yourstaff outlining therelevance of continued professional learning for their practice. Provide a rationale for the importance of broadening teacher’s professional knowledge to improve practice and the implications for improved learning and engagement of children Identify professional learning needs through interrogating practice in relation to the APST’sand NQS Highlight the importance of evaluating relevant and appropriate sourcesfor professional learning (provide examples) Link learning to professional practice (provide examples) Support yourdiscussion with authoritative literature. (APST: 6.1, 6.2, 6.4)