Saturday, May 18, 2013

Educating the Educator


Early childhood educators have an essential job in establishing an academic foundation that is strong for their students.  Early childhood educators give direction during a vital part of a young child’s education when their social skills are developing.  Educators have a direct influence on children and how they think of school. Although many early childhood educators are not highly educated it is becoming more understood daily the importance of early childhood educators who obtain higher education.  I have owned and operated Green Gables Day School in Palatka Florida for 10 years.  It is almost impossible to find a teacher who even has an associate degree. Forty hours training is what is required of early childhood educators in Florida.  Going above and beyond that is almost unheard of.  The passion you must have to continue your education when a teacher in the early childhood field makes barely above minimum wage takes a dedicated professional. 

 

1 comment:

  1. Hello,

    Greats post! I also agree that the educator needs to be constantly educated. The world and generation is increasing and thereby the need to have updated information is vital. Thereby, the need of seminars and meeting need to take place so that teacher does can obtain new materials for their students as well as new methods or techniques of teaching. Great post!

    Adrea Reavis~

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