Northern Territory Early Childhood Educator of the Year

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Supporting statements - NT Early Childhood Educator

This award recognises high-quality educators who exhibit exceptional pedagogical skills and knowledge to engage families and children in supportive learning environment. These educators develop effective and inclusive environments for young Territorians to facilitate children’s learning and development and transition them into the primary school education setting.

Please consider the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) Australian Professional Standards for Teachers focus areas and the National Quality Standard quality areas when writing your nomination.

AITSL Standards for Teachers

Know students and how they learn
Know the content and how to teach it
Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning
Engage in professional learning
Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community.

National Quality Standard quality areas

Educational program and practice
Children’s health and safety
Physical environment
Staffing arrangements
Relationships with children
Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
Governance and leadership.

Describe how the nominee demonstrates professional practice, engagement with children /young learners and excellence in their role (200 word max) *

Describe how the nominee collaborates and interacts with children, families, colleagues and the community (200 word max) *

Provide examples of how the nominee has contributed to engagement and achieved positive outcomes for child development, learning and wellbeing (200 word max) *

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