Pre-school teachers have it right: Professional Love
<p>In this episode, I interview an old and dear friend, Sarah Becker, who has been teaching and teaching teachers and directing at the early childhood level for years. We discuss a topic that has always fascinated me (ever since I met Sarah and saw her in action): What do early childhood educators know that the rest of us teachers, from elementary through graduate school, can afford to learn?</p><p>We talk about</p><p>* basic tenets of early childhood education</p><p>* how those tenets apply at other educational levels</p><p>* emergent and project-based curriculum</p><p>* the concept of “professional love” (great concept!)</p><p>* what you can do tomorrow that will make you more present and effective whatever and wherever you teach</p><p>Here are links to certain things mentioned in the podcast:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://cdi.uvm.edu/prospect/about">Prospect Center</a></p><p>Prospect Center’s <a target="_blank" href="https://cdi.uvm.edu/sites/default/files/ProspectDescriptiveProcessesRevEd.pdf">descriptive process</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://mybrightwheel.com/blog/what-is-emergent-curriculum">emergent curriculum</a></p><p>Vivian Paley <a target="_blank" href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/you-cant-say-you-cant-play-vivian-gussin-paley/1101975665?ean=9780674965904"><em>You Can’t Say You Can’t Play</em></a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufG9S6X8FDM">Tuvan throat singing</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mentalization">mentalization</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://shirahvollmermd.wordpress.com/2012/08/23/to-be-alone-in-the-presence-of-another-winnicott-1958/">being alone in the presence of mother</a> (another)</p><p>Carol Garboden Murray <a target="_blank" href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/illuminating-care-carol-garboden-murray/1146022467?ean=9780942702729"><em>Illuminating Care</em></a></p><p>Jools Page <a target="_blank" href="https://hub.exchangepress.com/articles-on-demand/1879/">professional love</a></p><p>Paolo Freire and <a target="_blank" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banking_model_of_education">the banking metaphor of education</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.iirp.edu/restorative-practices/explained">restorative practice</a></p><p>Got thoughts? Share ‘em!</p><p>And if you like this episode, leave a review on your podcast app. Let others know what you like about Teaching through Emotions. Thank you in advance — you’re a great help!</p><p><p>Teaching through Emotions is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Teaching through Emotions at <a href="https://teachingthroughemotions.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">teachingthroughemotions.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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