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In the complex system of education, teachers stand as the crucial focus, intertwining connections that extend beyond the classroom. Their influence goes far beyond textbooks and exams; it encompasses the delicate art of nurturing, supporting, and guiding both students and their families. This blog post will present the profound impact teachers have on shaping the lives of their students and the importance of considering them as whole individuals, rooted in their unique experiences and surrounded by families. The indispensable qualities of a good teacher Everybody knows that teachers not only do their teaching job. Teachers and educators serve much more than that. Their passion transcends to being able to offer the necessary support and help to every student and family who needs it.  A good teacher has these 10 indispensable qualities to fulfill excellence in all aspects that involve teaching practice and support. 1. Empathy : A good teacher is characterized by a genuine understandi...

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a psychiatric disorder that primarily affects children and adolescents. It is characterized by a persistent pattern of disobedient, argumentative, and defiant behavior towards authority figures, such as parents, teachers, and other adults. This behavior goes beyond the normal range of oppositional and defiant behavior typically seen in children. In this last academic year (2022-2023) I worked in my kindergarten classroom with an ODD student. We experienced a wide variety of challenges but on the other hand a lot more moments of learning, understanding, growth, and love. I grew as a professional. I grew as a person.  I had to take time for me to learn and read about ODD to help and support this student and the rest of the group. Luckily, I count on a professional staff of multiple disciplines that was very supportive every day. All our efforts resulted in a student who completed the kindergarten grade with great progress and learning. It was no...

In the uncertainty amid the crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many families struggle to reach effective strategies to support their young children and adolescents to be successful in education after the challenges that distance learning brings.

Lindsay Zoeller and her organization The Chicago Family Tutor help families to develop strong higher-order thinking skills such as goal setting, problem-solving, and critical thinking, as well as time management, organization, and self-regulation to improve the children’s performance at school. During this time, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced families to alter their lifestyles and learn new work-at-home practices and support their children's education. This process has not been easy for many parents and families who lack the support, time, and knowledge systems necessary to fulfill these new responsibilities. However, as beneficial, what if the family and children have a tutoring service, effective strategies, and training for children and parents that could be provided online? In the next questions, Lindsay explains how their strategies, approach, advice, and practices have helped hundreds of children to achieve consistently at school. Q: Could you explain more about your own ed...

We learn about the sufferings that most diverse people live. Being oppressed and discriminated against because of skin color, or for being a woman, or gay, old, poor, or atheist results in damages to the individual. Many people believe and promote prejudices and biases against their family members, including their children. These practices contribute to the spread of hate crimes, offenses, oppression, microaggressions, and discrimination.

For all new early childhood professionals, I have this message for you! After living all kinds of experiences of knowledge, today you reached one more step in your professional education.  When you began several years ago, you thought about your goals and desires and how you were going to contribute to the early childhood field, children, families, and colleagues.

Respect for cultural diversity is pointed out internationally and nationally as a basic requirement of professional practice in early childhood education (ECE). Early childhood educators require to be intercultural competent because of the changing demographics and diversity in our countries and for the possibilities of growing professionally in other jobs and roles in the early childhood field in other countries.

As we move forward to our professional goals developing effective communication and collaboration skills helps us to be better persons and professionals. Practicing collaboration and communication demonstrate and develops our abilities and strengths as leaders and advocates on behalf of children and families. Collaboration is a fundamental key to achieving our goals!