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My Early Childhood Educators Passionate Creed
Roseanne PickeringPIPI 7931 – Being and Becoming: Teacher as Professional
Assignment Cover SheetSlide2
My PhilosophyMy Philosophy is developed from who I am, my development of knowledge and practice over the past years.
I teach out of my character and my personality, my nurturing and playful nature, my love for relationships, challenges and responsibility.I am marked with Gods love and compassion, I want to share this with others as I work alongside families to raise up the following generations.Slide3
Image of the Child
Preparedness
Potential
Curious
Engaging
Establishing
Relationships
Constructing
their learning
Involved
Competent & Capable
Powerful
Unique
Desires to gain knowledge
Commutative
Amazement
Protagonist of their own learning
Active agents & go researchers
Rich in experiences
RespectedSlide4
Role of the Teacher
Teacher as researcher
& Collaborator
On going reflection
Respecting children’s
work & the process
To be very open
To know each child individually,
To document &
capture conversation
To observe & listen
Act as a resource for the children &
To question and extend
Partners to the process of learning.
To reflect & support
To gather with
the children
Be apart of a teamSlide5
Teacher as Professional
Being and Becoming:
A professional educator is one that has integrity, authenticity and is transparent. Shows genuine love and cares for those around her, he takes up responsibility and is filled with motive, determination and has a positive attitude.Slide6
Teacher as LearnerEducators need to be ‘ready, willing and able to engage profitably with learning’
(Claxton & Carr, 2004, p. 87).
Being and Becoming:
Gracious
S
ecure
TeachableSlide7
Teacher as NurtureA nurturing teacher is one who knows each individual child; she knows their abilities, interests and passions. A nurturing teacher is one that supports the child and their families, they show love and compassion; they are able to support child’s emotional well-being and are prepared for the unexpected.
Being and Becoming:Slide8
Teacher as Christian Educator
Jesus is a model for all those who are called to teach (Pazmino, 2001). Jesus had time for people; he showed unconditional love, encouraged and supported those he taught. “Make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.”
As a Christian educator it is my ambition to live as Jesus did, I want to be strong in my faith and I want my students to know I have a genuine love for them, I want to meet their needs, provide encouragement and support them through all stages of growth and development.
Being and Becoming
:Slide9
Teacher as Servant LeaderServant Leader characteristics:
Displays a caring love for othersOthers best interest at heartGrowing and developing those around me
Accepting
obligation
Has
desire for
accountability
Always listening
Genuine humility of heart
Being and Becoming:Slide10
RelationshipsI believe relationships are one of the upmost important foundations of early education. Children learn through positive, responsive and reciprocal relationships with people, places and things (Ministry of Education, 1996).
It’s important teachers strive to create all relationships in the best interest of the children and their families, as I believe when strong relationships are formed it empowers young children to explore confidently and freely and sets the foundations for later in life.Slide11
The Relationship Triangle
Fostering Relationships
Community
Parents and Child
Centre and StaffSlide12
Family/Whanau“When the family, and its knowledge of the child, is viewed as an integral part of the learning community, strong, responsive, reciprocal relationships can then be formed between the family and the centre, supporting the child’s sense of belonging”
(Jones, 2006. p. 28)These relationships can be achieved by regular communications, parent days, making connections with children’s interests and home environment, family walls, learning stories and funds of knowledge.Slide13
Staff InteractionI believe staff need to have an open understanding, reciprocal relationships and two-way communication for a team to run smoothly.
A team needs to share a similar philosophy and know they each have a valued place within the a centre.Slide14
EnvironmentI see the environment as being one that that educates and mirrors the ideas, values, attitudes and cultures of those that live in it. An environment that promotes relationships, provides challenges, choices and activities and has potential for sparking all kinds of social, affective and cognitive learning (
Edwards, C,P., Gandini, L., Forman, J, E.,1998). Slide15Slide16
Outdoor SpaceConstructionImagination
DiscoveryExplorationChallengingNatural ElementsSustainableQuite Space
OpportunitySlide17
ResourcesChildren and teachers have access to many resources, keeping in mind not all resources have to be the newest equipment but can be creativity home or centre made.
I believe that one man’s trash can be another man’s treasure. Resources should be maintained and safety checks for equipment should be done regularly.
The resources should be accessible and at a height for children, whilst other resources should be stored safely for teachers to use.Slide18
Positive GuidanceI believe teachers should be equipped with tools to provided all children with guidance as they develop physically and socially.
Redirection
Empowerment
CollaborationSlide19
Nutrition and SafetyCentres should be well equipped and following current regulations for safely. I believe it is important for teachers to have a understanding of current polices and practices that will effect the daily environment.
Its important children are brought up on a nutritious diet, centres providing food consult parents on what they are serving and take opportunities to discuss with children healthy options.Slide20
CurriculumTe Whaariki
Planning and AssessmentLearning though PlayPolicies and PracticesMulticulturalism and DiversityCreative ArtsSlide21
Planning and AssessmentPlanning, assessment and evaluation is an on-going (Sutton, 1997) task that should be happening throughout our classroom to see and develop learning opportunities and to set goal we can aim for making the process objective as possible (Sutton, 1997).
Noticing
Recognising
RespondingSlide22
Learning through Play“Play is a tool for learning and practitioners who acknowledge and appreciate this can, through provision, interaction and intervention in children’s play, ensure progression, differentiation and relevance in their development.”
(Moyles J, 1996) Slide23
Polices and Practices“Polices should be seen as playing a key role in promoting shared beliefs and values, they should underpin day-to-day practices and be a baseline for everyday decisions. “
(Jones, C, A., & Pond, L. 2008)Regulations, philosophies and polices influences the practices within an early childhood setting.As an educator I need to understand and partake in regular changes, and updates of these influence. I also want to share a similar philosophy with those in which I work with.Slide24
Multiculturalism and Diversity
I believe teachers need to be aware of diversity and multiculturalism in the classroom, we need to be equipped with knowledge and tools on how we can best include all children and their families no matter what their background. I believe centres need to equipped with resources and areas for children to explore other cultures.Slide25
Creative ArtsChildren are never too young to start exploring art in many different mediums and forms. The benefits of art exploration are wide, ranging from physical cognitive development.
Art gives children the opportunity to develop friendships and social skills, it allows children to express emotion and often create ‘original’ ideals.
Creative arts should be available for children to do on a daily-bases with teachers finding ways to extend activities and interest, focusing more on the process and development rather than the final product.Slide26
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