| The general impression many people have of early childhood
education workers is of babysitting toddlers at playgroups and perhaps,
at most, teaching them the A, B, C. Wai-yu feels that early childhood
education has long been underrated. She firmly believes it should not
be taken lightly; rather it should be seen as forming the foundation of
lifelong learning. After pursuing an Early Childhood Education Certificate
programme, Wai-yu's understanding of the importance of professional
training increased. She hopes that the development of early childhood
education will be given due attention and the status of early childhood
educators be recognised. Guided by her passion, she motivated the pre-service
students to establish The HKIEd Early Childhood Education Students'
Association (ECESA) in order to strength their sense of belonging. Through
an eight-month "Early Childhood Education Volunteer Service Campaign",
kindergartens and early childhood centres are given assistance in the
organisation of activities while HKIEd students are given the opportunities
to learn through practice. It is also through these invaluable contributions,
on all fronts, that team spirit and solidarity are built.
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