Mentoring/Coaching

2022 was not the year most people were expecting. Meant to be our return to normal, it turns out that the year was anything but normal. Even though the lockdown restrictions were lifted, we still didn’t return to pre-pandemic ways. Many people finished the year feeling tired, burned out and ready for change. But, that […]

As you move through your two-year journey to full certification while also teaching full time, at times, you might find it hard to maintain your motivation. Being in the right mindset is vital to your success. With the right mindset, you can overcome obstacles and tackle the challenges of certification as they arise with positivity

Teaching practices – those are two big words that can define your journey as an early childhood education teacher. Throughout your career, you will regularly reflect on and refine your teaching practices. You may also need to learn to adapt your own teaching practices to align with the centre you are working at. But teaching

Inquiry goals, what are they and how can they help you teach? Well, you’ve probably heard talk of the inquiry process during your training. It forms an important part of your teaching journey. On your journey towards full certification, you’ll need to undertake one or more inquiries. However, you may not be sure what they

Working towards Full Certification can seem daunting when you are balancing teaching and the work you need to do for your qualification. The key is not to get too far ahead of yourself and to work through things in a logical order. Your mentor will help you plan, but ultimately it is up to you

The two years between becoming a Provisional Teacher and becoming fully certified can go by in a bit of a blur. There’s a lot to pack in to fulfill the certification requirements and carry out your day-to-day teaching. The key to making it through successfully is having a plan that works for you. So, here

As a new Provisionally Certified Teacher (PCT), your journey to becoming a fully-fledged early childhood education (ECE) teacher is just beginning. With your study over, now it is time to put your skills to the test while working towards Full Certification.  An important part of this journey will be your mentor teacher who is assigned

Your mentor teacher is a vital part of your journey to full certification. They support you throughout your certification process and provide the opportunities you need to review and reflect on what you are learning and your own practice. As part of your work with your mentor, you will have regular meetings to both plan

We often tell children to slow down, and the same can be said for newly graduated ECE teachers. With equal levels of energy and enthusiasm, it can be as tempting for ECE teachers to race towards their future at the same full throttle pace as the children in their care! But, that could be a

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