Katie Nguyen

PHILOSOPHY

As an aspiring Educator, writing a personal philosophy is a great way for others to read what your values and beliefs are in regards to early childhood education.
I definitely believe that
" Children are our future". With this, I believe that each child is an individual and as an educator I will value and develop each child's strengths, interests, skills, abilities and knowledge to extend their learning. Undeniably, children love to play knowing by their age, they acquire learning through playing. As an educator, I will provides opportunities for children to explore, discover, create and imagine also believe in cultural diversity. I will celebrates the benefits of diversity with each individual child and enable them to understand and acknowledge differences.
Children are also attached with their significant others ,namely: family and home. I consider families a vital aspect of my program. Parents who are able to spend time in the classroom occasionally are more aware of the details of their child's day. Observing what goes on first hand helps a parent know what to ask the child at the end of the school day."However, each child is unique with different interests, backgrounds, and developmental stages. We cannot also deny the fact ,that the environment plays a major role in the success of an early childhood program. It should enhance the children's interests in all developmental domains. I believe learning in an early childhood environment is done most successfully through stations that can be visited, explored, and revisited again and again. The environment should take into consideration the social skills, communication skills, physical abilities or challenges, and learning styles of the children being served.
The early years of a child's life are busy. I believe learning is happening all the time and is interwoven through all developmental domains. These include: physical, social/emotional, cognitive and communication. Therefore, the goal of my program is to make this ongoing learning experience safe, positive, and fun, nurturing the whole child as I strive to guide them into the next stage of development with confidence in themselves and an excitement for continued learning. Also, I will foster
the assurance of being loved and cared for while they are enjoying an educational environment. Teaching children is my passion. Security and trust are very important components as well, of my relationship with each child. I would strive for a developmentally appropriate, child-centered atmosphere where children have the opportunity to master new challenges through activities and topics that are meaningful to them, thus building their self esteem as they develop and learn.
In addition, an an educator I will promote positive well-being and experiences for children. By guiding children into positive decision making and teaching them alternative choices teachers eliminate the need for punishment and allow children to feel powerful, dignified, and unique.Also, I will provide a safe and secure environment by simply being in a loving and nurturing environment forms these types of attachments. I want the children to feel as comfortable and secure as they would in their own home.Lots of fun and enjoyable activities will be taken into consideration like free playtime, structured playtime, gross (large) motor skills playtime, fine (small) motor skills activities, story time and theater activities, arts and crafts, music and dance activities, nature and ecology awareness, nutrition, cultural activities, and other educational yet fun activities. I will also encourage good personal hygiene skills and manners.
These are all my philosophy and ny top priority for children to be able to learn through creative, educational play. Each child will be allowed to learn at his/her own pace. I will not force a child to achieve developmental milestones. There will never be pressure on a child to learn something faster than he/she is able to.

" EVERY CHILD IS A GENIOUS"

Certificate III Early Childhood Education