1. PROFESSIONALISM
NEWSLETTER
Prepared by Sayeda Sultana
Third Semester Student of Early Childhood Education Program, Centennial College, November 2013
THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
As early childhood educators, we have to work as guides to the children. As new
teachers, our duties may change on daily basis. The children will find their own
interests and move that direction; we should not lead them, rather guide them only.
Children’s safety is our topmost concern. We have to become partners of children,
encourage them to find out answers of their questions and share their experiences.
We should desi gn and impl ement activities as many as possible; this will help them
learn quickly and explore their ideas. We have to provide the children with a
developmentally appropriate environment and interesting materials to make fun
every day. During the activities, they will make interaction with one another. We would
nurture children’s appropriate growth and development. This encompasses various
aspects of development: social, emotional, cognitive, and physical.
Work
related stresses affect the
caregiver as well as the work quality. To
become successful early educators, we need
to manage stresses and find a sense of
balance of lives. We may use following
strategies to manage stresses:
While working as ECEs in childcare
centres, we might be suffering from
occupational stress. It comes from:
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Tension with parents, coworkers,
and/or management
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Time and resource constraints
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Good Nutrition: eating healthy foods
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Unable to meet individual needs of
all children
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Breathing techniques: sustain vital energy,
lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels
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Working with 'stressed' children
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Regular exercise: relax our body and mind
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Short breaks: periodic breaks when we
can stretch
RELATIONSHIP WITH PARENTS:
Relationship with parents is an essential part in a childcare centre. Good communication
with parents may change environment of a centre. Every child is unique; good
communication helps understand the attitude and behaviour of children, which again helps
to manage and guide the child. T o make ef fect ive relationship with parents, communication
skill is very important. We can communicate with parents in three ways: o r a l
communication, non-oral communication and written communication. Among the three, oral
communication is the most important one. It consists of listening and speaking skills. To be
an effective communicator, both sets of skills must be developed.
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