The Confident Teacher
Welcome to The Confident Teacher!
Our goal is to build the skills needed for success in the early childhood classroom and to help teachers develop confidence in the abilities they already possess.
We understand that as teachers of young children, you play a critical role in their development and education. That's why we are committed to supporting you in your professional development journey.
Whether you're just starting out or an experienced educator looking to enhance your skills, we are here to help.
Resilience is key for thriving in the teaching profession, this presentation will help you develop the skills and practices you need to build a resilient buffer.
As we examine some of the more popular theories for building resilience, we will also look at what research has shown to be as important building resilience. What have teachers who have learned skills for managing the stresses of the career done to build that resilience.
Walk away with some tangible ideas you can implement immediately to help build the resilience you need to thrive in an environment of stress and uncertainty.
Recognize the impact quality interactions with preschool children has on their learning and development.
Introduce the PLAN for Interactions as a framework to equip teachers with practical strategies and techniques for daily interactions with children.
Emphasize the role of positive relationships between teachers and children in creating an engaging and enjoyable learning environment.
Prioritize interactions with children and understand that taking the time to build relationships with children will ultimately benefit both the teacher and the children.
Identify levels of questions based on Bloom's Taxonomy
Understand the importance of using deeper level questions in assessing children's development.
Learn how to scaffold a child's learning through the use of deeper level questions.
Develop deeper relationships with children through the use of deeper level questions.
Leave with questions prompts for each level of questions
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Meet Kathy
Founder & Director of KMG Research, LLC
Kathy Gilbert has 40 years experience in Early Childhood Education & Development.
After Kathy graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, she earned her master’s degrees in Educational Technology and Early Childhood Education from Western Michigan University.
Kathy's student teaching experience on a Navajo Reservation was an enriching start to her career that deepened her dedication to young children. She began her work teaching Kindergarten, but expanded her experience caring for and teaching children from toddlers through school age children and substitute teaching in middle school and high school. Kathy dedicated 22 years of her career to Western Michigan University as the director of the Children’s Place Learning Center, and also as a part time course instructor. She now comes to all of you, to share her knowledge and expertise as the Founder and Director of KMG Research, LLC with presentations designed to cultivate confidence within early childhood educators.
A Note From Kathy
As teachers of young children, we play a critical role in the development & education of the growing ones in our care. While studies have shown the importance of quality interactions in setting up our children for success; we can see the proof is in the lives we touch and the foundations we set.
My goal is to provide the support that teachers need, to build their confidence in the skills & abilities that they have, and to help them provide the highest quality interactions & education for the children in their care. It is a gift to be working with all of you. Thank you for being with me today.
The ECE Starter Kit is a comprehensive orientation program designed for new early childhood educators.
Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to create a high-quality educational setting for young children.
The Starter Kit is divided into five modules, each focusing on key aspects of early childhood education. From your first day to classroom management, effective communication with parents, curriculum planning, assessment and observation techniques, each module provides the foundational skills of a confident, strong teacher.