Educational Field Definition – Time for a Revision?
A little while ago PTSC was asked to reconsider the Educational Core Competencies as they were thought to be out of date.
Three amazing EATA members, Lana Koval, CTA Trainee (E) from Ukraine, Sian Rivers, PTSTA (E) from the UK and Jan Honza Simek PTSTA (E) from the Czech Republic, have kindly taken on the task of reviewing them and have expressed concern that the definition of the educational field is written in quite narrow terms and does not accurately reflect the broad range of work done.
They have gone on to develop a revised definition which they consider better reflects the field and gives them a clearer and broader foundation, from which they can develop the core competencies.
The group who are working on updating the core competencies have created, and are happy with, their revised definition. The group and PTSC are aware that any updated definition needs to be consulted upon more widely. This is where PTSC needs your help.
This is the proposed revised definition:
The Educational Field of specialisation is for practitioners who work in the area of education and learning. The educational process enables the learner to develop new attitudes and/or values; knowledge and/or understanding; or skills and/ or behaviour. The educational process creates conditions in which learning can occur and enables learners to expand awareness of their own learning process and learning needs. The aim is to further personal, professional and social growth. TA educators may work with groups or individuals, they may use a set curriculum, an emergent learning process, or a combination of these. Practitioners in this field work in a broad range of settings, including (and not limited to): traditional learning environments such as schools and universities including pastoral care; as social pedagogues; with families; with groups in community settings such as youth work, sports clubs, music groups etc; or training in institutions and organisations. Educators work across the life-span from birth to death.
Next Steps
Please share your thoughts with us in this form:
https://forms.gle/vUzgRg6MFxaDJte9A
– do you consider this definition accurately reflects the work you do as educators? Is there anything else you think needs to be added or updated?
Please let us have your feedback by the 30th June.
Thank you.