Professional PortfolioPosition: Early Childhood Educator

Seeing beyond the differences,And nurturing all with my

abilities.-Gek Ling-

My Qualifications

GCE O’s level Certificate with 7credits (2003)

Diploma in Early Childhood Education (2007)

Degree in Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Leadership (2009)

Teaching Philosophy

I believe that:

Every child has the ability to learn.(Learning styles)

Hands-on experience and adults’ scaffolding are important part of learning.

Partnership with parents could provide consistent care and education.

Standard Two – Knowledge of Human Development &

LearningArtefact: Child PortfolioModule: THE351 Learning and

Teaching Through the ArtsDate: August 2007

Standard Two – Knowledge of Human Development &

LearningRationale: In-dept discovery of the child’s drawing,

writing and reading development over a period of two months.

Observations and Assessment are made to document child’s development.

Looked at the different factors affecting her – School, Home and Community.

Lessons designed to scaffold the child’s development.

Standard Five – Motivation & Management

Artefact: Language Art Learning Corner

Module: Field Practicum 3.1Date: August 2006

Standard Five – Motivation & Management

Rationale:

Activities encouraged children to work collaboratively and independently.

Teacher-made activities engaged children by relating to lessons.

Standard Five – Motivation & Management

Rationale: Limited space but was able to include

a mini-library, a post office and space for children to work.

Standard Ten – Partnership

Artefact: Take-Home Activity KitModule: Field Practicum 3.1Date: August 2006

Standard Ten – Partnership

Rationale: An activity that provided opportunity for

parents to take part in children’s learning.

Simple instructions and materials were included for easy comprehension.

Survey form was included to get feedback from the parents.