Bridging Cultures: Migrant ECE Teachers Thriving in Aotearoa ECE Settings | Te Ahurea kahupapa: Ngā kaiako manene o Aotearoa

Bridging Cultures: Migrant ECE Teachers Thriving in Aotearoa

This workshop will explore the challenges and opportunities migrant teachers face as they adapt to a new cultural and educational environment. This session will discuss the unique values and beliefs the migrant teachers bring with them and how these enrich the educational landscape in Aotearoa. Fri 20th Sept 2024 6.30-8pm.

 

When
9/20/2024 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
New Zealand Standard Time
Where
106 Wrights Road Addington CHRISTCHURCH 8042 NEW ZEALAND
Spots available
25
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The session in this workshop will provide opportunity for the participants to reflect on their own experiences and consider how they can apply the workshop insights to their teaching practice. 

Towards the end of the workshop, we will have an open discussion for questions, sharing experiences and discussing any additional topics of interest.

This is for all migrant ECE teachers. 

Through this series of workshops participants will:

  • Gain a deep understanding of the cultural transitions migrant teachers undergo and how these experiences impact their teaching practice
  • Learn about the values and belief migrant teachers bring with them and how these can enrich their educational environment.
  • Reflect on their own teaching journey and set personal and professional goals that align with their teaching philosophy
  • Engage in meaningful discussions with peers, share experiences and learn from each other’s insight. 
Venue:
Ōtautahi Christchurch
106 Wrights Road

Addington 8042

Friday 20 September 2024 - 6.30-8.00pm

Price:  Members $10  Non-Member $25

 

Presenter: Dr Lakshmi Chellapan | Senior Lecturer | Pūkenga Matua | Te Rito Maioha

Lakshmi is a senior lecturer at Te Rito Maioha in Ōtautahi/Christchurch, specializing in the Postgraduate Diploma of Leadership (ECE) and the Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) programmes. With over 25 years of experience across Early Childhood Education (ECE), Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Education, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her students. Her practical approach and commitment to education make her an asset to the online teaching community in Te Rito Maioha.