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to the centre and each week, I will receive
updates from the teacher through picture and
videos. With this regular updates on his de-
velopment, it helped me to continue planning
activities according to his needs. After the re-
opening of the centre, everyone saw a tremen-
dous growth in him and they were amazed by
how much he could fl uently express himself
through his actions and words.
What are some of the
challenges that you faced as an
Early Childhood Educator?
Due to my young age and perceived inexperi-
ence, parents tend to question my capability
as a pre-school teacher. Therefore, my great-
est challenge is to convince them that despite
being a young teacher, I am qualifi ed to impart
knowledge and care for their children. Thank-
fully, with the help of my supportive principal
and my sincerity, I am able to improve myself
and convince parents that I am a professional
pre-school teacher. Also, I am very grateful to
have a very supportive principal who helps me
by giving me constructive feedback to further
enhance my professionalism.

Do you have any advice for
interested parties who are
considering joining this sector /
NFC Pre-Service Scholarship?

After obtaining a scholarship, the logical next
step would be to wholeheartedly embark on
a bonded teaching journey with a company.
Naturally, that is a major endeavour, one that
can bring about concerns. Speaking from my
experience as a young pre-school teacher, al-
low me to alleviate some of your trepidations.
All the necessary methodologies, skills and
theoretical knowledge that are taught during All the necessary methodologies, skills and
the degree programme are perfectly aligned
with the mission, vision and core values of NFC. theoretical knowledge that are taught during
I felt greatly supported by the company and al-
ways felt capable of achieving my professional the degree programme are perfectly aligned
goals. Therefore, none of the challenges that
I faced at work were daunting. I have had to with the mission, vision and core values of
customise my methods of engagement with NFC.
children of differing needs. I gained great self-
fulfi lment as I saw them displaying a mastery
of their newly obtained knowledge through
their words or actions. This came in the form of
using materials which I had painstakingly pre-
pared or simply understanding and observing
rules. Most importantly, as I witnessed their
emotional, cognitive and physical develop-
ment, it made all my hard work worth it. I am
sure that all these positive reinforcements will
keep me going strong within this industry in
the road ahead.