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Qualities and Roles of an ECCE Teacher

• Design and successfully implement ECCE Curriculum.
• Provide an emotionally safe and positive environment full of praise,
encouragement and support for children to feel comfortable and happy. Notes

• Planning a number of activities including curriculum, time table, age-
appropriate indoor and outdoor learning activities, assessment procedures,
parent teachers meeting, workshops etc.
• Conduct regular assessment.
QUALITIES
• Loving and caring

• Creative and innovative
• Patient and persistent
• An active and empathetic listener
• Energetic, enthusiastic and motivated
• Cheerful and committed
• Flexible and adjusting

• Organised
• Self-confidence and high self-esteem
• An effective communicator
• Effective in building rapport with parents and community

• Research skills and lifelong learner

TERMINAL EXERCISE
1. Briefly explain the roles and responsibilities of ECCE teachers.

2. Discuss the qualities of ECCE teachers.

3. How can ECCE teachers create an enriched learning environment for
children?

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