In this episode, host Susie Beghin interviews Ana Valle Rivera, a public speaker and workshop facilitator, about the importance of lifelong learning and professional development for early childhood educators. They discuss the impact of professional development on educators' well-being and its positive effect on children's learning. They also explore different ways of learning, including in-person workshops, virtual learning, and communities of practice. Ana emphasizes the importance of having a growth mindset and being open to new learning opportunities. They also discuss strategies for implementing new knowledge into practice and encouraging educators to become lifelong learners.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:18 The Importance of Professional Development
04:58 Different Ways of Learning
11:26 Virtual vs In-person Learning
17:00 How to Implement What You Learn in your Practice
19:07 How to Encourage Lifelong Learning
21:46 The Difference Between Professional Learning and Professional Development
About Our Guest
Ana is a proud mother of three, a public speaker, a consultant, and the founder of Early Years Thriving. Since 2007 Ana has gained experience working with children and families using inclusive and trauma-informed approaches. Through her passion for teaching, Ana has also facilitated hundreds of educational workshops for thousands of ECEs, teachers, caregivers, and parents. Ana has a background in ECE, a Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Youth Care, and is completing a Master's in Professional Education in ECE. Link to a free workshop on making the most of your professional learning can be found here: https://workshops.earlyyearsthriving.com/courses/making-the-most-of-pd
www.earlyyearsthriving.com
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