My portfolioPersonal beliefs about being an early childhood (EC) educator (202 words) = ‘Asa future educator, | would like to go to university after graduating from polytechnic to get a degree in early childhood education after 3 years. In order to achieve it, determination and perseverance is needed even though some modules can be difficult. As someone who is passionate in this field,strongly believe in trying to nurture our younger ones. During centre attachment, | value the feedback given by my mentors and peers so | can work on it and improve myself holistically as a potential educator. Oftentimes, | am afraid of what I can contribute for society as a whole which is why my recent project allowed me to volunteer for children from less fortunate backgrounds and gave me an eye- opening experience. This showed me a different perspective of the world which can be incorporated when I educate the next generation of children as I got to be empathetic and give my utmost best when it comes to giving them equal opportunities as children with a stable financial background. | hope to get more volunteering opportunities so that | get to have an insight of how different children of different backgrounds will equip me with the knowledge to handle them. Discovery from the time he/she started with the Diploma course until now (212 words) When | started to do work with my classmates, | had to work in groups with my classmates which | was not close to which is hard since we are not sure of each other's strengths and weaknesses and needed time to warm up. After working together for some time, | understood the importance of teamwork and the process behind knowing my classmates when it comes to group work which are the stages of Group Formation and development (Verderber, Selinow, & Verderber, 2017). | was hit with reality when | saw the content in my various modules and the different routines that | have to do in the preschool centre. From showering, diaper change and feeding, each step has to be done meticulously while keeping an eye on the infant. | learn how to apply my theories in my various modules to good use and understand the difficulties an early childhood educator face. Dealing with a class of approximately twenty children is not a simple job which makes me realise that becoming an early educator needs a lot of patience and determination which is something I learn as well. From teaching children, to handling concerned parents to classroom management, it takes a lot of courage and perseverance to take up such a job.Professional Growth: a developmental plan for his/her personal and professional growth in relation to ECDA’s Grow Me Professional Development Resource and Colouring Book and Katz’s stages of professional development for early childhood educators (207 words) Goals: ‘As someone who aspires to be an early childhood educator, | want to improve myself as a better person 50 | can be a more professional educator in this field in the future. Not only that, but | would also like to 0 to university to pursue further studies in this sector in the next 3 years. Reality: | have always been strong in doing PowerPoint and Microsoft documents but | am weak in Understanding certain points in my various modules. According to Scales (2008), | am in the unconscious incompetence stage in the Conscious Competence Model as | am unsure of what I know and understand. Options: | can upskill myself by doing peer sharing and observation to let myself as well as others know their strengths and weaknesses. Not only that, but | can also do classroom training such as courses and ‘workshops to upskill myself in this field (Early Childhood Development Agency, n.d.) Kate's: | feel that | am unprepared and uncertain whether what | am doing is correct or wrong. According to Katz (1972) stages of professional development for early childhood educators, this is part of the survival stage which can be overcome through classroom training and peer sharing and observation which gives me valuable feedback to improve myself. In your Reflections on Learning based on ONE artifact (include photographs), explain why you have chosen this item in relation to yourlearning and growth in becoming an early childhood educator. (291 words) This is an artifact from my centre attachment in semester 1 where | got to have first-hand experiences ‘on the job scope of an early childhood educator. It made me realise how different my views of being an early childhood educator are as | remember how overwhelmed | was by the number of children I had to handle and my perspective of how taking care of children is such an easy task has changed. | was given valuable insights by my class form teacher on how to doa lesson plan which gave me some tips on how to prepare for a lesson that is age and developmentally appropriate. | also learnt that a lesson plan can cover different domains such as motor skills and language skills which are covered in the artifact above. Using the knowledge we have learnt from the various modules, | was able to see my theories come to life and apply my knowledge on the children to assist with their development and growth. With the different routines and transitions, | slowly got familiarised with them and in the future, I can use these ‘a5 an example of how a day in a preschool looks like. With my 2 weeks experience there, | was able to interact with teachers, children and parents which enhanced my communication skills. This has changed my perspective towards the early childhood field and made me understand how an early childhood ‘educator needs to have compassion and patience. Through the feedback given in my practicum, | was able to reflect so that | can develop holistically as someone going into this field. According to Sellars (2013), | am able to do technical reflection which isto effectively and efficiently achieve established goals.References Verderber, K. S., Sellnow, D. D., & Verderber, R. F. (2017). Communicate (15th ed). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning. Sellars, M (2013). Reflective Practices. Retrieved from https://uk sazepub.com/sites/default/files/upm binaries/59229 Sellars.odt Early Childhood Development Agency. (n.d.). “Grow Me” Resources. Early Childhood Development ‘Agency. Retrieved December 7, 2022, from httos://www.ecda gov se/early-childhood-educators- (ece)/curriculum-frameworks/grow-me-resources Katz, LG. (1972). Developmental stages of preschool teachers. ERIC Clearinghouse on Early Childhood Education, Champaign, IL. Retrieved fromhttps://files.eric.ed.gov/ulltext/ED057922.pdf* Sellars, M. (2013). Reflective Practices, Retrieved from https://uk.sagepub.com/sites/default/files/upm- binaries/59229._Sellars.pdf? ‘https: //www.google.com/url?a=https://files.eric.ed,gov/fulltext/£D057922,pdf&sa=DRsource=docsRust=167038 14200792828&usq=AOWVaw. ku)W6)gr6DzsKAlxP 1Mrk “https: //www google.com/uri2g=httos://uk sageoub.com/sites/defavit/files/upm- binaries/59229 Sellars.pdf&sa=D&source=docsRust=1670386858317424&usg-AOvVaw 1TjvEXKXgQnbOshuMlAs