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So you’ve passed your teacher training, and you’re a Provisionally Registered teacher at an early childhood education (ECE) centre. Congratulations! That’s a cause for celebration, but now comes the next big step – full registration. Holding a Full Practising Certificate shows that you have met all teaching standards and can teach independently. It is helpful

The holidays are well and truly over, and as we get stuck into the routine of work for 2022, many provisional teachers may be starting to feel overwhelmed. It’s one thing to know the theory of how provisional teaching requirements will work for you, but juggling everything required for your certification while continuing to work

Congratulations! You’ve completed your studies, gained your teacher training qualification, and are ready for the next stage of your journey to full teacher certification. But what does that next stage look like exactly? Are there things you should do right away to keep the momentum going, and what exactly do you need to do to

In New Zealand, provisional teachers are required to work with mentors on their journey to full certification. The Education Council of New Zealand describes high quality mentoring as an essential component of the provisional teaching program, with a focus on educative mentoring rather than the more traditional advisory role of the past. For those new

A question that comes up often is “How do I/we choose an inquiry goal?” Sometimes it might be an intuitive feeling that something is not working effectively or could work better.Inquiry goals can be sparked by wondering why something is working well, doing an inquiry, then using the findings to work on enhancing other areas.There

The inquiry process is the steering wheel of teacher appraisal. As well as discovering evidence to continually improve practice and outcomes for children, the inquiry cycle provides evidence of accountability and fulfills components of the teacher certification journey. Teaching as inquiry is when teachers continuously inquire into the impact of their teaching practices on children’s

 Tips for beginning teacher certification or those renewing and making the transition to the new Our Code, Our Standards. 1) Seek Support – You are not alone on your teaching journey. We are all learning. Reach out to your team members and mentor, they are a great resource. Look at challenges as learning opportunities. Remember

The busyness of life’s pressures and demands can impact on your life values, and make it difficult to achieve balance while creating your success. You can create success while maintaining a balanced life! I can assist you back into the driver’s seat and support you to discover the possibilities of your life journey! “When you