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Qualities and Roles of an ECCE Teacher

For example, they may use empty cartons for making pencil/pen stand, bird
feeder, toy bus, house etc. Similarly, waste plastic bottles may be used for
making rockets, pen stand, etc. Teachers should also provide waste Notes
materials to children to manipulate and create something. This helps
development of creativity and imagination in children. In addition, the
material found in the natural environment like pebbles, dry leaves and
twings also attract children and they prefer to play with them.
Teachers have to be innovative in using teaching learning material in
multiple ways, for example they may use pebbles for teaching the concept
of rough and smooth surface, counting, addition, subtraction, playing etc.
• Organise age-and developmentally appropriate, engaging and interesting
learning experiences. All children should be provided with ample
opportunities to play, observe, manipulate, interact, explore and experiment.
Activities to cater to different development domains must be organised by
the teachers. For example, they may organise role play for socio-emotional
and language development, visit to a nearby park for physical-motor
development etc.
• Teachers have the responsibility to ensure that every child in the classroom
feels respected, accepted and welcomed. To address the existing diversity
in the classroom, teachers are required to organise the learning process in
such a manner that all children get an opportunity to participate and express
themselves. Children with disabilities must be provided the required
support in their development and learning.
• Teachers are reponsible for conducting regular assessment to identify
patterns of growth and development in children, monitor their progress,
provide them support and create an enabling environment. This may be
done through observation, making anecdotal records and portfolios.
Organising Programmes and Events
• Scheduling and organising Parent Teacher Meetings (PTM) is another
important responsibility of ECCE teachers. Both parents and teachers
should aim for overall development of children. Thus, through these
meetings they can work collaboratively to promote children’s learning and
development.
• Children need to be given varied exposure for their sound development.
ECCE teachers are required to organise special talks/interaction for
children on topics significant and related to their day to day life, for example
the importance of safe drinking water, saving water and electricity, planting
trees, healthy food and body, protecting animals etc. They also expected
to celebrate special days and ensure active participation of children in these
events.
• ECCE teachers are required to conduct orientation programmes and
workshops for parents and community members as well.

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