My Pedagogical Narration
Pedagogical Commitment
- Helps children in creative exploration and imagination
- Help in Learning by themselves through exploration and connection between humans and non-humans
- To support the growth and Well- well-being of the child
My pedagogical commitment is “children’s imaginations and creative exploration and the connection between human and non-human”. Are the children capable of doing themselves to their full potential or do we have to support them or does the relationship with people, place, and material help them? As BCELF principle 1 states Children are strong, capable in their uniqueness, and full of potential. All children are born with unique talents and abilities. BCELF principle state 5 People build connection and reconnection to land, culture, community and place. Children develop a sense of belonging when they connect with land, community and environment and local histories. Children’s relationship with land, community and place enrich there boundless imagination and create a sense of adventure will recreate our societies in future. Each child is considered as a gift and living and growing in reciprocal relationships with people, place, and the environment. This reciprocal relationship with people, materials, and the environment helps children to achieve their full potential. My pedagogical narration and my commitment will help me to continue my exploration of the children’s imagination and the ability to learn by themselves or a group and their relationship with human and non-human.
My First weeks at the Centre
During my first week at my new practicum center, I learned about the organization’s policies and met the children. I chose to focus on building relationships during this week because I believe it is crucial for the well-being and learning of both the children and me as a student entering the field of education. According to the BCELF principles, “Relationships are the context for well-being and learning,” and Principle 5 emphasizes the importance of connecting to land, culture, community, and place. Building connections and relationships with the children, the center, the land, and other members is a significant aspect of my practicum experience in early childhood education. As part of building these connections, I decided to read a storybook to the children during nap time, and we explored “The Earthworm Book” and “Halloween” together. We also engaged in play to get to know each other better. Additionally, I had the opportunity to connect with other educators and students in the practicum to familiarize ourselves with the environment.
Week 2
This semester, I plan to engage closely with children and listen to their thoughts while taking notes of what they say during my Pedagogical narration. I have documented numerous instances and observed various explorations happening on the slide, with wooden blocks, and with earthworms, as well as in the mud with beans in the garden. Additionally, I have captured some photos of their explorations.