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TWELVE CHARACTERISTICS OF EFFECTIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER (Passion (This…
TWELVE CHARACTERISTICS OF EFFECTIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER
Passion
This is not a career for someone just looking for a job working with kids because they are cute and it looks like fun.
This is a career that must ignite.
Perseverance
Teachers have to be willing to be long-term advocates for improving the lives of children and their families.
. Flexibility
Indeed, any job in early childhood education demands that you be able to deal well with change and unexpected turns.
Respect
Surveyed teachers strongly believed that respect for children and families is basic to being a good early childhood teacher
Creativity
It takes creativity to teach in a physical environment that is less than ideal or that we love them and respect them and be willing to laugh when it’s funny even when the joke’s on us.
Authenticity
Being authentic means knowing who you are and what you stand for.
Love of learning
Teachers who are lifelong learners send children the message that learning is an important part of life.
High energy
Most children respond positively to teachers with high energy levels, valuing their enthusiasm.
Sense of humor
Learning should be fun; nothing conveys this message more than a room that is filled with spontaneous laughter
Pragmatism.
Pragmatists are willing to compromise
They know which battles are winnable and when to apply their resources in support of children.
Patience
Good teachers have a long fuse for exasperation, frustration, and anger.
Willingness to take risks
Great teachers are willing to go against the norm.
Taking a risk means not settling for a no answer if a yes will improve the quality of a child’s education