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Empowering Growth: Mentoring and Coaching in ECE

Online Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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This workshop is designed to explore with educators and leaders, the skills and strategies necessary for effective mentoring and coaching in early childhood education. Drawing from the facilitator's unique experience in mentoring and training educators and ECE students, participants will explore the principles and practices of mentoring. We will talk about how to build trusting relationships, provide constructive feedback, and foster professional growth among their colleagues and students. Lobna, honoured winner of the Sylvia Leal Leadership Award and Research and Academic awards from Sheridan College, is dedicated to sharing her expertise and guiding educators towards excellence in their practice. Through interactive and hands-on activities, educators will discover practical techniques to support and empower their peers and mentees. 

Living Inquiries: 

  • Well-being and Belonging 

The workshop cultivates a nurturing environment where educators feel supported and connected, fostering a sense of belonging within the early childhood education community. By emphasizing trust-building and constructive feedback, participants learn to promote the well-being of their co-workers and children, ensuring that everyone feels valued and respected. 

  • Engagement with Others, Materials, and the World 

Through mentoring and coaching techniques, educators are empowered to facilitate meaningful interactions and experiences that encourage active engagement with both colleagues and educational materials. By fostering curiosity and exploration, the workshop equips participants with the skills to create dynamic learning environments that spark children's curiosity and encourage exploration of the world around them. 

  • Communication and Literacies  

Effective communication lies at the heart of mentoring and coaching relationships. In the workshop, participants hone their communication skills, learning to express themselves clearly, actively listen, and provide constructive feedback. By enhancing their ability to communicate effectively, educators can facilitate deeper connections and more productive collaborations. 

  • Identities, Social Responsibility, and Diversity  

The workshop encourages educators to recognize and celebrate the diverse identities and backgrounds within their workplace. By promoting inclusivity and respect for diversity, participants learn to create inclusive learning environments that prepare them to contribute positively to an increasingly diverse society. 

Pathways: 

  • Emotions, thoughts, and views. 

  • Interests and inquiries. 

  • Knowledge and theories. 

  • Language and communication. 

Suitable for ECE students, intermediate and experienced early care and learning professionals working with children of all ages and abilities, from infants/toddlers to school age children. 

 

Facilitator(s): Lobna Ajaini

Lobna is the founder of Childhood Empowerment, where she is focusing on workshop facilitation. Also, she is an ECE College Instructor teaching in Ontario. Lobna is a multiple-award-winning childhood leader and was recently featured in the Hoinser Global Book as a global leader. She changed her career from Engineering to Early Childhood Education as she strives to impact this field by empowering children, families, and their communities. Lobna is a RECE with HBECL and currently completing her Master's degree of Education in ECE from Western University.

 

  1. Requests for cancellations must be received at least 3 business days prior to the workshop/course date to get a refund, minus any Administration Fees.
  2. All refunds are subject to a $10 Administration Fee, except for workshops/courses that are $100 or more, which have a $25 Administration Fee.
  3. No monies will be refunded or credits offered once the workshop/course starts, or if it’s missed.
  4. Westcoast may cancel a workshop/course at any time. Registrants will be notified and receive a full refund.
  5. If a class is missed, registrants forfeit their fee and there will be no refund or credit.

By registering for a workshop / course participants declare they have read, understood and agree with these policies.

  1. It is the participants’ responsibility to read the workshop/course description and objectives and make sure the training selected is suitable for their learning needs.
  2. Camera's must be on during the workshop to receive a certificate.
  3. Only Vancouver CCRR Registered LNRs or Vancouver Licensed Family Child Care Providers qualify to pay the FCC Fee and will need to state this when they create their account on our website and be approved for this access. When you are an approved CCRR Registered LNR or Vancouver Licensed Family Child Care Provider, these reduced fees will automatically be applied to your registration for all applicable workshops.
  4. Participants must be 19 years of age to work with children.
  5. Minimum Grade 8 high-school English understanding, written and oral skills or equivalent are necessary to actively participate in class.
  6. Participants must stay for the full workshop/course to receive a certificate.
  7. Doors close 15 minutes after start time in respect to the presenter and participants.
  8. We are unable to accommodate children during workshop/course time. Please make childcare arrangements.
  9. Payment must be made at the time of registration to confirm a seat.
  10. Receipts are available on your account at wccrc.ca/login
  11. Handouts (if any) are sent by email.
  12. Certificates can be reprinted or downloaded from your account at any time after you complete the full workshop or course.
  13. Everyone in the class must abide by the Classroom Code of Conduct.
  14. These are non-credit workshops/courses, meaning they cannot be applied towards the completion of a university or college certificate, diploma or degree.
  15. If you have questions about a certificate being accepted by the ECE Registry, please contact them at 1-888-338-6622 or look on their website here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/early-learning/teach/training-and-professional-development/become-an-early-childhood-educator/renew-maintain-ece-certification

By registering for a workshop / course participants declare they have read, understood and agree with these policies.

We are all guests in the training room. In an effort to maintain a safe and welcoming environment, we ask that we follow these guidelines:

  1. Respect people’s choices, experiences and feelings.
  2. One person speaks at a time.
  3. Participate actively by including your voice and make space for other voices to be heard.
  4. Respect confidentiality, what is said in the group, stays in the group. Speak in private with the instructor if necessary.
  5. Assume the best intent. This is a space to learn and sometimes that means making mistakes.
  6. Take care of yourself, whatever that may look like.
  7. Mute your microphone to reduce background noise and unmute it for group discussions, to comment or ask questions.

By registering for a workshop / course participants declare they have read, understood and agree with these policies.

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In keeping with our eco-conscious goal of reducing paper use, handouts, resources and certificates will be sent by email. In this way, participants will have a resource that can be saved and viewed across various devices, shared and printed anytime.

We may take some photographs (including a Zoom group picture) during workshops/courses with the purpose of promoting our training. By registering you consent to allow us or others attending to take your photograph. If it’s okay with the facilitator, you may photograph materials, slides, books, etc., but not film the workshop.

Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) require a minimum of 40 hours of professional development to renew a certificate to practice. Select topics you would like to expand on or that you’re passionate about.

Registered Family Child Care Providers (RLNR) are required to complete at least 4 hours of professional development before their annual renewal date.

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Professional Development Team
Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre
pro-d@westcoastfamily.org
604-709-5661 EXT 1221