Learning a lot from the course, I have been working in childcare on and off for 10 years but there is always room to improve and learn. I enjoy learning new things and getting more information about being a teacher.
Things I'm finding interesting is Te Reo, I find it very hard to get my head about Maori words but I'm trying my best at getting the words right and putting them into practice. Also enjoying the whole home centre 12 hours a week in a centre as this is giving me more skills that I will need for my practicum and when I get a job in the field.
Things I need to further development on is my Te Reo, I will get better in this as the staff at my home centre say a lot in Maori so I will pick it up with listening and making sure I ask if I have the words correct before saying it to the children.
My Philosophy of teaching.
I believe children learn by watching others and by doing it themselves. Giving them skills to help them develop and increase their skill level is essential and they will use those skills in their own time, for example walking, climbing or jumping they wont all do it at the same time, they all have different ages they will start and complete a milestone in their life.
I also believe that adults are a support system to the child while they learn about the world in their own time, no point in pushing a child that isn't ready to do something as that can cause stress and upset the child and frustration for the adult.
As I get further into my course and learning I will be able to adapt my philosophy.
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