Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory (January,2020)

Montessori Method （2024）

Courses:
1. ECED-1074 Child Development: Intro
2. ECED-1075 Child Development: 0-3 Years
3. ECED-3038 Child Development: 3-6 Years

4. ECED-3039 Child Development: 6-12 Years

Reflection：

I chose these artifacts to add to my portfolio because these artifacts and courses enhance my reflective teaching strategies. For example, Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory (January 2020) gave me an understanding of microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, and macrosystem. I recognize how family activities, social activities, and cultural values ​​affect children’s well-being and behavior. So when a child shows loneliness, I will reflect on the impact of family or community life. I will work with the family to better make the child feel comfortable and safe. Among them, Montessori education can add activities to children’s lives. For example, the activity of children using clips to clip coins not only exercises children’s hands-on ability but also allows children to exercise in daily activities. By applying this reflective practice, I better support the holistic development of children and provide inclusive learning experiences. Through my effective collaboration with each family and professional, every child has developed positively.

1. ECED-1053 Promoting Pro-Social Behaviour

2. SOCI-3003 Canadian Families Change & Diversity
   Reflection：

It is important for educators to establish a positive relationship with families and children. In studying children's social behavior, I learned that meaningful connections require not only communication, but also understanding the needs of each family and child.

Through the internship, I learned that many children are nervous and sad because they just arrived. I need to make plans with parents to solve the children's stress. When children feel relaxed and happy, they join in the learning happily.

By learning about the diversity of Canadian families, I have a better understanding of Aboriginal families and residential schools. Many children have become ill and died due to the long-term impact and harm of residential schools. This information has a great impact on my future as an early childhood educator. So now I know that I need to respect the culture and background of every child.

Reflection：

 Children's health and nutrition are important for their well-being and future development. In childcare, I prepare healthy and fresh food for each child to ensure that each child gets adequate nutrition. I also encourage children to participate in outdoor sports to help improve their immunity actively. I also made a hand-washing song for the children to make them habitually wash their hands.

Reflection：

  The family is the first teacher of the child, so it is important to build a good relationship with the family, children and colleagues. I want to provide a fair environment for every child. This requires me to understand the background of each child and have sufficient educational expertise. It is important to let the family actively participate in the growth of the child. This means that I need to understand the cultural background and religion of each family and support the needs of each family. So I often hold different cultural activities such as Sari in India. I encourage my Indian colleagues to introduce the traditional culture of India to the children, and let the children feel the Sari materials through touch and smell.

Critical Pedagogy (October, 2024)

Courses:

1. ECED-1048 Foundations of ECE 

2. ECED-3003 Educational Perspectives

3. ECED-3041 Child Abuse and Neglect

   Reflection：

  Through learning, I learned that it is important to understand the development and needs of children. Through studying Paulo Freire's Critical Pedagogy, I learned that children are not containers, and I need to face every child equally. I should not instill knowledge into children, but let them think for themselves.

Before coming to Canada, I tutored English for children aged 5-12. This experience allowed me to see the children go from not knowing the letters to being able to read a story fluently. Every progress of the children gave me a strong sense of satisfaction. This experience made me realize the importance of communicating with parents and building positive relationships with children.

Therefore, I came to Canada and chose the Early Childhood Education Program. I want to learn more about children's development and how to grow with children in a positive way.

In this e-Portfolio, I will share the professional knowledge I learned at Fanshawe and my reflections.

Dewey’s Experiential Learning Theory  (August 2003)

Courses:
1. ECED-1076 Curriculum & Pedagogy: 0-3 Years
2. ECED-3042 Curriculum & Pedagogy: 3-6 Years

3. ECED-3040 Professionalism, Ethics and Advocacy

Reflection:

These courses and theories allow me to make many adjustments based on the interests and experiences of my children. For example, ECED-3040 Professionalism, Ethics and Advocacy deepened my understanding of ethical practice, advocacy, and professional responsibilities as a RECE. I will build trust with families and maintain positive communication with them. For example, as a Chinese, I will take the initiative to communicate with Chinese parents or Chinese parents so that parents will not be troubled by language barriers. Through this process, I not only win the trust of parents, but also help them find appropriate strategies to support their children's growth.