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Educators should be able to be their authentic selves along side the children they work with everyday. Educators are educated, caring, hardworking, professional, and HUMAN beings. They deserves to be recognized for all that they do, and keep doing. Majority of educators are on this continuous learning journey and change and adapt to everyday lives of the community, children, and their families. This field is a high demanding and very important one- not everyone can do it! So, educators should be supported for their knowledge, patience, support and caring nature that they provide in the everyday relationships they build with children and families. When they are scaffolding children's learning and providing a safe space for all ! Wage increases are a popular tactic right now and this is crucial but so is quality, and in that there needs to be more support form governance and funding. Better opportunities for educators, families, and children!
#ECEPOWER

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I just want to share that im a proud ece because every child matters and they are our future leaders . Im proud to share my native language and culture with the children and my coworkers

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We need a minimum of $25/hr inorder to survive in the field and retain RECEs.

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It would be great to be recognized by directors who praise us on a job well done rather than the negative. Also, the Government needs to give more recognition that RECEs are professionals and not babysitters.

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All of the panelists here today are leads of AECEO Communities of Practice. If you would like to connect, please check out the AECEO Communities of Practice page on our website - https://www.aeceo.ca/communities_of_practice

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How do you motivate everyone even when they say we are asking for too much?

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What advice do you have for how ECEs can start (in their own centres) to change and influence how they are appreciated?

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A lot of talk about directors and supervisors recognizing educators, but what about the educators and staff showing recognition to the office team? I feel as if the front line staff often forget to recognize and appreciate the hard work the supervisors and directors put into the centre/organization in order to make it run smoothly. It is often viewed simply as 'their job' to do it, but without them the centre/organization could not run as educators wouldn't be able to answer phone calls and emails throughout the day. Please remember to share the recognition and appreciation with those who work behind the scenes.

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Recognition between colleagues is very important and one I feel often lacks. We may thank them for trivial tasks, but where's the authentic recognition for the work they do?

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Recognition is to feel that we exist as a whole  in the society and especially in our workplaces and that our studies, our ongoing learning and work matters…and RECEs as individuals matter!

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I just want to share that im a proud native ece from manitoulin island because every child matters and they are our future leaders . Im proud to share my native language and culture with the children and my coworkers

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Would Sherry be able to share a bit more about the connection between HDLH and the Medicine Wheel ...I have always noticed the similarities but never knew this was sought out.

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I just want to share that im a proud ece because every child matters and they are our future leaders . Im proud to share my native language and culture with the children and my coworkers

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Using positive child guidance strategies

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Thank you for sharing your experience with PEACE and for the contributions to HDLH and the connection to the medicine wheel. I remember telling our Program Advisor that HDLH seemed to have borrowed from the medicine wheel. That was many years ago. I so appreciate hearing this story and learning about this connection.

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I want to be celebrated for my passion, my dedication, my hard work to make my program run smoothly and effectively. I want to be celebrated for my love of learning. I want to be celebrated for the connections and relationships I make. I simply want to be celebrated for being the educator that I am.

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The first years are when our brains develop at the greatest rate, the memories we make/develop with and for the children and the families become part of who they/we are. The 'unrecognized' times help form who we are. We are 'essential workers', we do have an impact on these little beings, we need to be treated equally, to have the opportunities to develop more knowledge/respect in our chosen field. We are on the right path.

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I believe that children are like seeds and we as educators are like fertile soil, manure, sunlight and much more that help those seeds to grow into beautiful plants. 

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I believe that children are like seeds and we as educators are like fertile soil, manure, sunlight and much more that help those seeds to grow into beautiful plants. 

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As an educator, I want to be appreciated as I have power, knowledge, love, and care that I can change the lives of thousands of children with whom I will work by making positive relationships with them.

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It would be great to be recognized by directors who praise us on a job well done rather than the negative. Also, the Government needs to give more recognition that RECEs are professionals and not babysitters. We need a minimum of $25/hr inorder to survive in the field and retain RECEs. Currently it is an 85% turn over rate.

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As an individual, I aspire to be celebrated for my heartfelt commitment to connecting and appreciating colleagues, children, families, and their unique abilities and needs. Providing them with the necessary resources, guidance, and curriculum-based education tailored to their specific needs, thereby fostering their understanding and competence to navigate the world as accomplished global citizens.

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For the ability to connect with children, families and colleagues in a meaningful way.

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I would like to be valued for:
Keeping current with research;
Co-constructing curriculum with children based on THEIR interests, THEIR community and culture and THEIR lived experience
Providing nurturing care AND early learning experiences

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Share your insights and experiences on, what do YOU want to be celebrated for?