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hi!!
I am Kamalii....
I love art, books and music. I am from India.
I want to travel a lot and experience new things.

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week 2 (Ece centers philosophy and what image of teachers are communicated? how it sits with my own image of Ece center?)

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week 2 (Ece centers philosophy and what image of teachers are communicated? how it sits with my own image of Ece center?)

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all Ece centers run on or are formed by different philosophies and theories. these philosophies that are used influence the child's learning and play every day. it also influences the relationship between the students and between the teachers and the students.
when philosophy is used in an Ece center there is also mostly a teacher's own idea or belief /innovation that is added. so, the image that is communicated is that the teacher modifies a certain theory to help it fit better to an individual student or to an Ece center.
my own image of an Ece center is, even though there are philosophies and theories on the method of how to teach a child we should be willing to modify it or change it to what's best for the child. because not every child is not the same and they shouldn't have to be.

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interaction with children is one of the most important aspects of the early childhood learning curriculum. according to the (Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand, 2022) there is something called "wananga" which stands for communication, and participation with learners and their communities.
it is also said in the (Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand, 2022) that a good communication can make the learner feel heard, confident in what they speak, comfortable to talk, and also makes their community and them feel belonged and a part of the learning journey.

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week 4 (we will focus on an incidence you consider to show good practice, such as assisting a child in a kind and compassionate way). 

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week 4 (we will focus on an incidence you consider to show good practice, such as assisting a child in a kind and compassionate way). 

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compassion is something that every teacher needs to have when they are with their students. compassion is also something that need to be taught to all the children in the Ece centers to help them grow to be kind and caring adults.
as it is stated in the (Taggart, 2014) when facing with the situation that needs compassion the teacher should demonstrate as stated "Compassionate pedagogy presents an image of the practitioner who, on the one hand, is politically astute and, on the other, flexible and dialogical. In this respect, she models for children the opportunity to be continuously vulnerable and open to others and, at the same time, powerfully capable of contributing". as it is said, when face with a situation that's in need of compassion it is important to be understanding with any bias, to be accepting regarding what your personal beliefs be.

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(some ways that socio-cultural theory is evident in practice, giving some examples of how a teacher might make use of socio-cultural theory in their day-to-day practice).

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(some ways that socio-cultural theory is evident in practice, giving some examples of how a teacher might make use of socio-cultural theory in their day-to-day practice).

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the socio-cultural theory basically means what the social and cultural interactions play in the mental development of the learner.
some ways a teacher might use sociocultural theories in day-to-day life are:
teachers can introduce special, organized lessons including these theories.
teachers can use the scaffolding method to guide children to participate in organized and planned activities.
teachers can also use the "play" method to introduce these theories to children.

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critical thinking. How might my own background be shaping my professional identity and my understanding of what it is to be a professional early childhood teacher?

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critical thinking. How might my own background be shaping my professional identity and my understanding of what it is to be a professional early childhood teacher?

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From the (Critical Theories, n.d.), we can see that critical thinking stands for a " curriculum expects kaiako, in partnership with children and families, to strive for equitable and fair practices."
As a kaiako, our ideas, beliefs, the cultural background can influence our teaching; however, a Kaiako should not let such influences affect our teaching. it is important to have a natural thinking while teaching. as stated in the (Critical Theories, n.d.) some ways to not let our own identity or our own background affect our professional early childhood career

"Why am I/we teaching this?

What/who determines what is normal/acceptable?

Whose voice/perspective is missing here?

Who benefits from this practice/decision?

Who is mostly affected by this practice/decision?" by a kaiako asking themselves such questions they can keep in check of their influences and etc and make sure to keep a natural sense of teaching method and interactions with the children.

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Try and note some new te reo Māori language, words and phrases you what to learn more about

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Try and note some new te reo Māori language, words and phrases you what to learn more about

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while reading the shared link (O’Callaghan, 2020) one new word that I learned was "Tūtira Mai Nga Iwi" the meaning of which is "come together as one" which is a Kahungunu catch cry of the 1960s and 1970.
I would love to learn more of these songs that are described in the reading and many others.

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understanding bicultural practice in early childhood education and care.

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understanding bicultural practice in early childhood education and care.

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Bicultural practices are essential for healthy learning to take place. Nowadays, people in every country are very diverse. Ece centers are filled with children from different cultures and ethnicities. So, it's essential to address all these differences and make them feel like they are a part of the group. Teachers should try and connect with the kid's community and family if the teachers are not aware of the culture. So teachers need to introduce activities and lessons introducing and teaching about the differences present in society and how to embrace them.

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Write about a time when you had to communicate with someone about something difficult or uncomfortable? What worked well for you and what would you do differently next time? What kinds of things might you need to be aware of when communicating with families from different backgrounds to your own.

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Write about a time when you had to communicate with someone about something difficult or uncomfortable? What worked well for you and what would you do differently next time? What kinds of things might you need to be aware of when communicating with families from different backgrounds to your own.

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I once had a group project in school and my team consisted of four people. while doing the project one of my teammates continuously was not willing to share the work. not being motivated to do any work. so as the deadline was nearing and she had almost not participated even a bit I as the team leader was forced to give a complaint to the teacher asking to remove her from our team. but before I was going to do that I had to tell her what I was going to do and what I was taking such extreme measures.
I was not very nice during the conversation and only later found out that she was having some family issues at home and was not comfortable talking about it to us.
if I got to redo the conversation I would be more careful, more sensitive, and more respectful.
so I think when communicating with someone from a different background you should be very sensitive and respectful towards them cause you don't know their situation and you should be careful to not hurt or offend them.

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What practices nurture well-being and belonging? How does this information inform your developing professional commitments?

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What practices nurture well-being and belonging? How does this information inform your developing professional commitments?

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every child deserves to have a sense of well-being in the Ece sector. some of the things that help children with their well-being are as stated in the te whariki ". Safe, stable and responsive environments support the development of self-worth, identity, confidence, and enjoyment, together with emotional regulation and self-control"(Ministry of Education, 2017). It is the kaiako's responsibility to provide those to the children during their time in the Ece sector.
one example of an activity that promotes well-being is Kaiako respect Māori beliefs by carrying out everyday caregiving practices in line with cultural protocols. For example, they uphold the concept of tapu and noa by separating soiled personal items from kitchen laundry.(Ministry of Education, 2017).

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a sense of belonging is very important for children. they need to feel safe, secure, and feel like they belong for them to have a healthy learning process.
"Belonging is nurtured through social interaction with kaiako and other children and by respecting the achievements and aspirations of each child’s family and community" (Ministry of Education, 2017).
practice that could promote this learning outcome could be:
kaiako can share history and knowledge about the cultures of all kids in the class and share different knowledge with everyone. this will help kids understand the differents and why such differences exist. teachers should teach them to respect and recognize these differences. this can be done through methods of activities and play.

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What practices and commitments will you make as a teacher to enable partnerships?

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What practices and commitments will you make as a teacher to enable partnerships?

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A good partnership between the teachers and parents, between the teachers and the students, can result in better education and a better learning journey.
To enable partnership:
1. people involved should clearly understand their respective roles in the partnership.
2. teachers and parents should be willing to work and adjust to provide a better education.
3. a better connection helps build a strong relationship which allows the whole education to be a better experience for the child, and it does make a difference.
4. engaging families and cultural aspects also help with a better partnership between both parties.
There's only one commitment a teacher needs to make, and that is the willingness to do what is best for the child and the desire to want to provide the best education and learning process for the child because the child is the most critical person in this whole thing.