PUBLISHED
October 2, 2024
Infant Room Focused Coaching Programme
Authors:
Heng Shu Ying Serene, Ho Siew Yin, Lye Yu Min, Teo Swee Imm Geraldine, Yong Foong Ling
Source:
Internal Study
Type:
Internal Evaluation Studies
Subjects:
Coaching
Infant care
Keywords:
Collaboration
Communication
Community of Practice
Infant Room
Professional Development
Abstract:
In the third quarter of 2023, the Infant Room Focused Coaching Programme was initiated as a strategic initiative aimed at providing targeted support to selected infant rooms identified with high and moderate needs. Recognising the unique challenges faced by infant care teachers, the programme was designed to be comprehensive, with Curriculum Specialists conducting five visits to each selected infant room across ten weeks. The overarching goal was to improve the planning and execution of developmentally appropriate activities, to ensure that the physical environment aligns with these planned activities, and enhance the quality of interactions between teachers and infants, ultimately fostering a nurturing atmosphere conducive to holistic infant development.
The Infant Room Focused Coaching Programme has been effective in addressing the needs of infant rooms through a combination of structured support, professional development, and community building. The programme’s emphasis on hands-on, in-person coaching, combined with its focus on systematic planning and collaborative practice, has resulted in tangible improvements in the quality of care provided in the infant care rooms.
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