University teaches you the theory, but what happens when you step into a real classroom?

In this episode, I sit down with Chloe - a recently graduated early childhood educator - to explore the gap between what we're taught at university and what it actually feels like to support children, families and colleagues in the real world.

You'll hear:

✨ What surprised Chloe most when she stepped from university into the classroom

✨ The invisible mental and emotional load that no textbook can prepare you for

✨ Why understanding behaviour and responding to behaviour are two very different skills

✨ The role mentors play in shaping confident, capable educators

✨ Where Chloe believes universities are preparing educators well - and where there are still important gaps

✨ Why working alongside families is often far more complex than we expect

This conversation is honest, thoughtful and incredibly reassuring. Whether you're a new educator finding your feet, a mentor supporting the next generation, or an experienced teacher reflecting on your own journey, I think you'll find yourself somewhere in Chloe's story.

Connect with Chloe on RedNote (her ID is 602288284)

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EP 58 | Are We Preparing New Educators For the Reality Of Behaviour Support? with Chloe Cao

The Bloom Room: An Early Childhood Podcast

EP 58 | Are We Preparing New Educators For the Reality Of Behaviour Support? with Chloe Cao