Support in this field is very essential. Being a teacher can become very hard at times. We as teachers, have to deal with different people and attitudes everyday. So, support is what we need to make it through. My support comes from my mom, colleagues, administrator, and any training material. My mom always give me motivation to finish any task that I'm trying to accomplish. With me being a new single mother, it can get hard at times, with me going to school and working full-time. My colleagues and I always motivating each other everyday. It seem as if,, everyday we have a new procedure or rule change. That's why it's good to be able to adapt to change. My administrator of the schools always gives us daily encouragement throughout the day. Training is very essential when you are a teacher. There is never too much information that you can learn. For example, is you are dealing with a child with bad behavior, you look up resources to see how to deal with that situation. Without support, I feel it would be very difficult to get through the day. Everyone needs support in whatever they do.
One challenge that I choose is not having any support. Support is an extra motivator to get through a task or a difficult time. Support can also help you got hat extra mile and give you extra strength to pull through.
Nice post, Kendra. I like how you gave a more professional outlook on the support system through the lens of education and teaching. Our job is very tedious and it can be demanding. However, when we have good support systems in place, we are definitely rid of some of the burden placed on educators. A good work enviornment with a team and administration that helps each other succeed is essential in fostering healthy teacher development as well as team work
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ReplyDeleteYou are so on point,thank you for having the insight to remind us of the role we play as difference makers, and the support we not only revieve, but provide to others. I feel truly blessed to have such a great working realtionship with my coworkers and the families we serve daily. Our job as early childhood educators is often over looked or viewed as glorified babysitting, however, we know the difference we are making, and the solid foundation we are building. Our work enviornment is truly a system of support. Great post.
Kendra,
ReplyDeleteYour post was short and sweet, but straight to the point. I totally agree with you when it comes to procedures and rules changing every day. I work as an inspector and I understand how frustrating the constant procedure changes are and then having to adjust to the changes. I commend you on your job as a teacher. It isn't something easy, but you sound very optimistic and that is someone who really appreciates childhood education. Thank you for a good read!
Julianne