Beginnings
– How I view my practice at the start of my current training –
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I have a keen interest in literacy and numeracy through play and enjoy supporting with transitions from nursery to Primary 1. I have been an early years teacher since 2019 (previously teaching in Primary 3/4 and 5). I enjoy helping children feel empowered to believe in themselves. I enjoy the magic and wonder of a school and a classroom especially in early years. Working with young children feels motivating and rewarding.
I am a class teacher who has the role of ensuring all children in my care are safe, being heard and overall happy.
- My practice is child centred when setting up my environment for the learners I have.
- My practice is child centred when getting to know the children as individuals. I ensure I take the time to really get to know each child in my care.
- My practice is most child centred when I am recording the views of the learners.
- My practice is most child centred because all I do/ plan is thoroughly thought through with the children in mind.
- all parts of the classroom and created with the children
- children take ownership of their classroom and have their views listened to. For example, if the children want to hang something up or change an area around, with support, they have the power to do this.
- all resources are interests of the children
- children choose freely what they would like to play with
- children choose freely their friendships and are supported with friendships
- all parts of the classroom and created with the children
- children take ownership of their classroom and have their views listened to. For example, if the children want to hang something up or change an area around, with support, they have the power to do this.
- all resources are interests of the children
- children choose freely what they would like to play with
- children choose freely their friendships and are supported with friendships
Froebel's thinking continues to inspire me as I often will reflect back on my journey to see how far I have come. To do my job well in my setting means I must ensure I follow the Froebelian path and ideology.
Social justice impacts my practice as I am aware not all children come to school having the same start in life. It is important to me to ensure all children get the same opportunities in their learning.
I would like to strengthen my practice overall and especially would like to work on how I can best develop my Froebelian practice whilst I have a learner with ASN. I would like to ensure that this child has access to all the experiences of the peer group.
I most value freedom with guidance in early years as I think this is where I see learners blossom most. I need the support of colleagues and a well resourced classroom in order to ensure I do a good job with Froebelian principles in mind.