Live and learn working with children

Live and learn working with children Live and learn working with childrenPosted October 2, 2013, by Julia WattersI seem to be the black sheep in my family. With a mother who works in early childhood education and two sisters who are primary school teachers, I am the only woman in my family who doesnt work with children. While I could argue that some people Ive had to work with during my career have acted like children, the distinction remains.And the teaching tradition doesnt stop there my extended family tree is littered with educators. Its a fact that Im fairly proud of, as I believe it sits under the banner of noble professions, right alongside medical professionals and UN ambassadors.After all, teaching is something that most people have had direct experience with. Its the profession that allows the rest of us to get ur own profession by equipping us with the skills and qualifications we need.You might think that the learning process doesnt begin until school but youd be mistake n. Realistically, ur learning journey begins when we take our first breath and start to grapple with the world outside the one we just spent the last cosy nine months in.From there we begin to form motor skills, recognition and response, and language. For most of us, our parents take the time to nurture and encourage these developments. Many children also experience childcare in some form or another, especially as modern parents become more time-poor. For me, it was preschool and it was fun, fun, fun What I didnt realise is that all those play activities, those stories, that outdoor equipment it all had a purpose. Its called pedagogy.Pedagogy is the science and art of learning and is used to create an effective framework for all stages of education. Childcare centres, while a convenience for working parents, are placing more importance on preparing children for school. This is reflected by new government requirements for qualified teaching staff and better staffchild ratios in long day care and pre-school centres. My mum delights in helping children ready themselves for big school and shes very aware of the difference it can make in their transition.I may not remember my first day of school but I remember my kindergarten teacher. Her name was Mrs Douglas and she was one of the loveliest and most patient people Ive ever met. Actually, looking back on all my primary school teachers, I have to admire their tolerance and attitude. They were the reason both my sistersto follow a career in teaching and why I have nothing but respect and admiration for their decision.If youre interested in a teaching career, youll need formal training and there are plenty of courses to choose from, like the Bachelor of Education (Primary). Who knows, you may just inspire one of your students to become a teacher tooEducation ResourcesTESOL teacher sample resumeTESOL teacher sample cover letterCareer Insider StoriesDavid Berger - Floristry Teacher at TAFE NSWOya Demirbilek - Associate Dean (Education) at UNSW Built EnvironmentAndy McKilliam - ESL Teacher, South KoreaInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerTeam LeaderHuman Resources ManagerEarly Childhood TeacherCommunity WorkerPopular Career Searchesdiploma for children services for 6 monthsnight school courses perth watesol courses government fundedkindergarten assistant courses melbournehow to become a primary school principal in australiaEducation CoursesBachelor of Education (Primary)Enquire Online Enquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate IV in Education SupportEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies)Enquire Online Enquire OnlineJulia WattersRelated ArticlesBrowse moreEducationQuality in qualifications how the childcare industry is changingFind out what changes to qualifications and ratios are occurring in the childcare sector and what this means for job opportunities.Online studyBest places to study an education courseChoosing a course can be difficult so weve don e some of the research for you with our top picks for your study area. Heres what we think are the best Australian education/teaching courses on offer.EducationTeach. Lead. Inspire How To Become A TeacherWe can all recall, from our many years of schooling, that one unique teacher who inspired us to learn and made homework seem less of a chore.