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Question 2

My non-negotiable teaching facility if I were to establish a CDC is the open space or open field for children with trees and playground. I believe and value experiential learning and the importance of nurturing natural curiosity and one of the ways that I think can support that is an open comfortable space they feel safe and excited to play in!

Teacher Abby

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I believe advocacy begins with experience. By immersing myself in communities and classrooms, I can better understand the real needs of children and families. From there, I can use digital platforms and social media to spread awareness, share stories, and educate others about the importance of quality and accessible ECE. Small acts of advocacy—such as engaging in conversations, joining organizations, or creating campaigns—can spark greater awareness and eventually lead to stronger support for underserved and marginalized communities.

-Teacher Iyah

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I aspire to become the teacher who goes beyond compliance to help shape higher standards for children's holistic development and future because I do believe that every child has a unique quality that needs to be unleashed for them to be who they want to be. By helping in shaping and developing the child, we are making them from the most vulnerable to the most valuable.

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I aspire to be a teacher who goes beyond compliance because children deserve more than just the minimum. For me, it’s not enough to simply comply—I want to help raise the standards so children grow in all aspects of their development. While following policies and guidelines is essential to ensure children’s safety and quality learning, I believe my role as an educator is not just to meet the minimum expectations but to actively contribute to creating an environment that nurtures children’s holistic development.

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As a pre-service teacher, I can advocate through vlogs and social media by sharing content that promotes the importance of early childhood education. I plan to use these platforms to raise awareness, call for donations, and encourage others to support children’s learning. Even the earnings I get from creating content, I would save and use to donate supplies for early childhood classrooms. In this way, I can use my voice, creativity, and small resources to make education more accessible, especially for underserved communities.

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The kind of teacher I want to be is not only just complying on the standards and requirements, but going beyond that to ensure the holistic development of children. Complying on the standards and requirements are required, of course, but the experience of children under the roof of the center is very much important. Because this will shape them in later years of their life. And plus, this will help them develop the skills and attitudes needed.

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As a preservice teacher, I will advocate for stronger policies, better resources, and more accessible early childhood education programs by committing myself to continuous professional growth, exposing myself to real-world experiences, giving my best in everything I do, and standing firm in my values and dedication to children’s holistic development. Also, I will use any platforms, opportunities to share, advocate children's rights.

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As a pre-service teacher, I can advocate for stronger policies, better resources, and more accessible ECE programs by raising awareness of the inequities faced by children in marginalized and undeserved communities. I will use my voice to push for change and to volunteer in programs to better undertsnad the families' needs and collaborating with locla leaders to support initiatives that expand access. I will also contribute by conducting and sharing research on the benefits of a high quality ECE.

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As a preservice teacher, I think it is important that we advocate to vote for the right and deserving leaders that will help us strengthen the policies and programs for the welfare of each and every child.

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If I were to establish my own Child Development Center someday, my foremost non-negotiable would be the central role of play. I would ensure that play is fully integrated into our daily activities, fostering an inclusive environment where every child is encouraged and able to participate. Secondly, I would prioritize active collaboration between the child's primary caregivers and teachers, recognizing that a strong parent-teacher partnership is essential for holistic development and consistent support. Lastly, I would provide a wide range of developmentally appropriate and accessible learning materials to support every child's growth and curiosity.

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If I were to establish my own Child Development Center, I think my non-negotiables would be safety, inclusivity, and quality teaching. The environment is the one I must always prioritize, especially, children’s health, emotional security, and access to play-based learning. As a future teacher, we should be well-trained and compassionate. These also reflect my own philosophy that every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and stimulating place where they feel valued and ready to learn.

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If I were to establish my own Preschool or CDC, my non-negotiables would include a safe area for play time inside and outside of the classroom, because I believe that children deserve places where they can play with freedom, comfort, and safety.

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I want to be a teacher that goes beyond because we all know the only thing that is constant in the world is change therefore the current ECE programs may or may not be up to date that could result in lacking in some areas.

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As a pre-service teacher, I can advocate for stronger early childhood education policies and resources by first educating myself on the benefits and existing problems, especially for underserved and marginalized communities. I will then collaborate with professional organizations like NAEYC and community groups. My advocacy will also involve contacting policymakers to share my personal experiences from the classroom or my community, inviting them to see the impact of ECE firsthand, and using platforms like social media to raise public awareness about the urgent need for equitable access to high-quality early learning.

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If I were to become the owner of a CDC, my non-negotiable would be that the school is not located in an urbanized city because I want my students to roam freely in their environment, which would only be possible if it is located in a rural area. My CDC will prioritize the safety of the students while ensuring they have activities that develop them holistically by allowing them to explore and learn through their environment.

-Teacher Julia

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Teacher Paula

If I were given a chance to established my own preschool, my non-negotiable would be ensuring child safety,maintaining compassionate and qualified teacher, age appropriate facilities, and creatung an inclusive and stimulating learning environment rooted in my philosophy where learners can lean best in a safe, nurturing, and very engaging environment supporting their holistic learning

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If I were to establish my own preschool, my non-negotiables would be the safe and nurturing space, teachers who are not only qualified but also compassionate and committed to lifelong learning, DAP curriculum, child-friendly facilities to encourage exploration. These reflect my philosophy of Pragmatic Constructivism, where children construct knowledge trough play and experiences in a safe and supportive environment.

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I aspire to be a teacher who goes beyond compliance because I remember how my preschool teacher’s kindness and creative activities made learning joyful and meaningful for me. Those simple experiences taught me that children deserve more than just meeting standards they need care, patience, and opportunities that help them grow in all aspects of life. I want to make sure that learners always receive the best support and environment for their holistic development.

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I believe that as a pre-service teacher, I can be a bridge for young children’s voices. I can do this by using platforms like social media to spread awareness, joining school or community programs that promote quality education, and supporting campaigns that call for better resources and policies. In my own practice, I can also model inclusive and child-centered teaching. Through these small but meaningful actions, I can help push for stronger policies, better resources, and more accessible programs for every child

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As a pre-service teacher, I can advocate for stronger and more accessible ECE programs by raising awareness, supporting community initiatives, and using my voice to highlight the needs of marginalized children. I believe even small acts like creating learning materials for those with limited resources—already contribute to bigger change. Advocacy, for me, means not just speaking up but also taking action to ensure every child gets the quality education they deserve.

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If I were to establish my own preschool or child development center, my non-negotiables would be safety, inclusivity, play-based learning, nutrition, and quality teaching. I believe these are essential for the holistic development of children. Children learn best in environments that are safe, inclusive, and experiential, supported by teachers who can respond to their individual needs and interests. By prioritizing these things, I believe I can nurture children to become not only intellectually capable individuals but also healthy, socially responsible, and emotionally resilient members of society.

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As a pre-service teacher, I can advocate for stronger ECE programs by acting and speaking up about the needs of young learners in marginalized communities. Many areas lack classrooms, materials and trained teachers, so I believe it’s important to work with local governments and organizations to provide support. Additionally, by involving parents and raising awareness in the community I can help push for policies that make quality early education more accessible to give every Filipino child a fair chance to succeed.

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Teacher Jasmine

If I were to establish my own Preschool or Child Development Center, my non-negotiables would be safety, inclusivity, holistic teaching quality, and a nurturing learning environment. I would also provide child-friendly facilities with manipulative to encourage play, exploration, and independence. I want them to feel secure and valued in the classroom community.

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As a pre-service teacher, I want to share what I have learned about the importance of early childhood education, strong policies, and resources in helping children grow well. Early childhood education is the foundation for a child’s future, and without proper support, children cannot fully develop in a nurturing environment. I also recognize that corruption sometimes blocks budget allocation for ECE programs. To help, I propose organizing fundraising activities to encourage donations that will support children’s education and expand access to quality programs nationwide.

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If I were to establish my own early childhood school, my non-negotiable will be the presence of the caregivers or the parents. I believe that it is important to have the support from the environment of a child to ensure continuous learning. Moreover, in order to create a nurturing school experience, learning must be introduced in the household. Through this, the importance and benefits of learning can be achieved, making the brighter future of children possible.

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Choose one (1) out of the three reflection questions below and answer it within one (1) minute.

1. What kind of teacher do you aspire to be—one who simply complies with the existing standards and requirements of opening/operating an ECE program, or one who goes beyond compliance to help shape higher standards for children’s holistic development and future? Why?

2. If you were to establish your own Preschool or Child Development Center (CDC) one day, what would be your non-negotiables in terms of safety, teaching quality, facilities, and learning environment? How would these reflect your philosophy as an educator?

3. As a pre-service teacher, how can you advocate for stronger policies, better resources, and more accessible ECE programs for young children, especially those in underserved or marginalized communities?