New Zealand is a fantastically diverse blend of people, cultures and backgrounds. As Kiwis, it is important that we recognise the amazing breadth of diversity that we have within our shores. And for young minds, the ECE sector is a great place to begin this journey. Embracing inclusivity and diversity, and ensuring that every child […]
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Provisional teaching is an exciting time in your educational career. Not only is it a time to put all the things you learned in your degree into practice, but it is also a time to develop your teaching practices and values. While amazing and rewarding, a lot of work goes into this stage of your
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Provisional teaching is a time for you to put your theoretical knowledge into practice. The path to certification is filled with learning opportunities, growth and sometimes a little bit of uncertainty. This is where external mentorship can play a crucial role in your progress. It provides a steady hand and a constant source of support.
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The Beatles had it right when they sang about getting by with a little help from their friends. In order to achieve anything monumental in your life, you cannot do it alone. It takes a village to tackle anything significant. Your ECE teacher certification is no different. External mentorship can amplify the impact your own
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It is amazing what children can learn from play. Able to explore simple concepts like sharing or much more in-depth skills like emotional regulation, play allows children to develop in a natural and holistic way. How can you harness the power of play-based learning in your inquiries? That is exactly what we are exploring in
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Learning is an amazing thing. It can be achieved in so many different ways. Books, seminars, reflection, lectures, conferences, and assessments all help you to increase your skills and knowledge as an ECE educator. These formats are all great in their own right. But, there is one learning opportunity that can be as powerful as
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Reflective practice is an important part of your teaching. Why, you ask? Well, looking back on how you handle situations can help you to evaluate your teaching practices and how you engage with the children, families and your colleagues. So, how do you reflect effectively? Keep reading to find out everything you need to know
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Inquiry will be a big part of your provisional teaching journey. As you know, you can complete several inquiry studies during this time. Inquiries should not stop there. The work you do for those Inquiry topics can be used to positively influence your teaching practices throughout your career. Let’s take some time to unpack the
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It is easy to get swept up in everything you have to do for your certification. With laser focus, you can achieve everything you need and excel while doing it. Unfortunately, you can also set yourself up for burnout. While meeting your certification requirements is important, you also need to consider your own personal fulfilment
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It can be easy to feel like you are floundering during your teaching certification. If you aren’t 100% sure of what you should be doing in your Centre or how you can further your teaching practices, then confusion is bound to happen. So, how can you clear the confusion, ground yourself and gain clarity? Well,
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