Sunday, 15 March 2015
The current political issue that I have chosen to discuss is that only 50 to 79 percent of teachers in early childhood centres are permitted to hold a qualification and the other 21 to50 percent do not need one at all (other than in kindergartens where 100 percent of teachers must be qualified). I am interested in this political issue because it amazes me how anyone could think it is okay to have as little as 50 percent of teachers in a centre who are not qualified. Does a primary school allow for this to occur? I was lead to believe that the first three years of a child's life was the most important for their brain development. So why is it that only early childhood centres allow for this rule? From this I would like to learn more about how the government can justify their reasons for this and am interested to see if my point of view changes at the end of this assignment because right now I believe that 100 percent of teachers in ece centres should be qualified.
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I agree that children in settings with 100 percent qualified teaching teams provide better learning and teaching experiences for children. I've noticed that when working with some unqualified teachers that opportunities can be missed because they have not been taught how to recognize a teachable moment.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if parents and whaanau notice the difference in their children's learning and development as a result of their children engaging with teachers who are fully qualified?
I also agree with the idea of having 100 percent qualified teaching staff in all centres. Even as a third year student I have been in settings where there are staff working as unqualified relievers. And as Catherine said, you notice teaching/learning opportunities being missed often!
ReplyDeleteI would love to know what parents and family's class as qualified?
I would love to know what parents and whaanau class as qualified too. It would be interesting to know if parents realize how much work needs to be achieved and how long it takes to become qualified.
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