T.R. Criteria 2

Practice fairness, kindness and safety.

Fire drills, earthquake drills, safety checks in diary Respect forchildrenandtheirindividual requirements, Allergies.

Have open dialogue with parents with regard to their aspirations for their child Positive modeling of behavior by teaches Signup to magazines, & online newsletters.

Keep professional and private life separate.

Keep children's e portfolios up to date.

T.R. Criteria 1

Ways we meet Criteria 1 Teachers Meeting August 2012

Centre blog,open ended questions, listen to others. Respecting other people's point of view. Greeting people in their language. Listen to what parents want from the centre, do they want children to speak English or Mandarin.

Use other teachers as a resource, share information from the community.

Lorraine connects to Kauri Park School and Kindergrten, Pauline connections at Kauri Park. Louise connected to Verran School, Birkenhead School, Birkdale Intermediate, Birkenhead College, Madeline Verran Rd School, Kath Verran School.

We keep up relationships with Hearing and Vision, Fire dept, other centers.

Support each other with planning help Louise with Garden Challenge.

More interesting questions to reflect on:

• Can you tell the story of your ECE environment?
• Where do I go to for ideas/inspiration for planning and teaching?
• What strategies/ words/ activities do I use to foster trust, respect and co-operation?
• What questions do I use to prompt âkonga to talk about new information and ideas?
• How do I change my teaching practice to meet individual and group needs?
• How effectively do I read other adult’s body language as a way of improving my communication? (Te Whaariki)
• What strategies do I use to extend conversations with children and how effective are my conversations. Do I stop to listen? Do I take time? (Te Whaariki)

Please comment.

Teacher Registration Part 1 & 2

1.   Professional relationships and professional values Establish and maintain effective professional relationships focused on the learning and well-being of all ākonga Engaging in ethical, respectful, positive and collaborative professional relationships with: •    Ākonga •    Teaching colleagues, support staff and other professional at my centre •    Whānau and other carers of ākonga •    Agencies, groups and individuals in the community
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2.   Demonstrate a commitment to promoting the well-being of all ākonga •    Take all reasonable steps to provide and maintain a teaching and learning environment that is physically, socially and emotionally safe •    Acknowledge and respect the languages, heritages and cultures of all ākonga •    Comply with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements
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