Image retrieved from pinterest

My principles and views as an educator, along with my educational background, have given me a well-rounded perspective on the key elements to incorporate into early learning and care.

In my opinion, early education should be a happy experience, all children should feel loved and respected. I have noticed that children react most positively when their environment and activities meet the needs and interests of both the group as a whole and of each child. When programming we should foster a sense of community, and good relations among others, while being in an all-inclusive environment, we should always encourage them to use play to investigate their surroundings and satisfy their innate curiosity.

The educator has a variety of roles within the classroom, among which I would like to mention would be to ensure the safety, health, and emotional well-being of each child without exception, as well as to maintain the confidentiality of all the information that has to do with children, discover and have children learn their interests, personalities, and needs. Also, identify risk factors such as signs of child abuse and make the appropriate call to the authorities, in addition to consistently demonstrating an inclusive environment and respect for diversity where no one is excluded. They fulfill the role of ensuring that all regulations are met, as well as providing the necessary help so that all children learn and meet their goals; each of these roles must be fulfilled with love, respect, dedication, and vocation.

I understand and am conscious of their well-being, growth, and requirements, that is why I will make sure that children are well cared for in a high-quality environment, for this, we have to create a healthy relationship with families and caregivers, we have to work as a team to give the child the proper education and support, so they can develop their maximum potential.

Some things that educators follow are:

• Have a good rapport with the students: It's crucial to establish a good relation with the students in the classroom. Maintain a culture of trust and safety by being respectful and compassionate.
• Being a Role Model: We as ECEs need  to be positive role models for their students. To help them engage with others, educate them social and emotional skills and be sure to model acceptable and positive behaviour.
• Encourage independence in children: It's critical to promote independence in kids from an early age. Make sure to provide them the chance to take care of themselves by promoting independent judgement and problem-solving.
• Clarity of communication is crucial when dealing with both parents and children. Make careful to establish clear expectations and to be honest and open about the children's needs as well as the learning process.
  
• Being an Ever-Learning Person: Being a lifelong learner is vital for early childhood educators.Keep abreast of the most recent developments in early childhood education practise and research, and keep an eye out for opportunities for professional development.

Image retrieved from pinterest

I believe that the best way a child learns is through games/activities and social interactions, as well as by exposing them to things that happen in real life. These activities should include visual stimuli such as photographs, videos, and images, as well as sounds such as songs, audio, melodies, etc. Another thing that activities should include would be manipulative objects so that children can learn by touching materials, moving things, and through their senses. When using fun activities for children to learn, children will not see it as one task, and they will unconsciously understand and achieve their goals even if they do not feel it is a challenge or something impossible. When they see it as another challenge, children often feel intimidated, which can affect their education. Learning while playing enriches not only their education but also their social and communication skills.