Justine Mason
Qualifications:
Bachelor Teaching and Learning (ECE), DipTeach (ECE), Cert ECE
Position:
Early Years Facilitator Current Projects:
CORE Achieve
Justine is an Early Years Facilitator for the South Island.
Professional Profile:
Professional Profile
Justine has been involved in early childhood professional development for seven years. During that time she has had the privilege of working with teachers and parents in a variety of early childhood settings including play centres, kindergartens and home-based care services. She has been involved in early childhood for 26 years; 18 years teaching in early childhood settings.
Expertise:
Justine is interested in the following areas:
- Care of infants and toddlers
- Infant and toddler pedagogy
- Assessment
- Bicultural practice
- Supporting Pasifika children and whānau
Conferences/Presentations:
- Mason, J. (2007, August). Respectful interactions with infants and toddlers Workshop presented at Celebrating uniqueness, NZ Homebased Care Association Conference, Christchurch.
- Mason, J. (2007, May). Writing narratives to support children’s learning. Workshop presented at Barnardos Caregiver Conference, Christchurch.
- Mason, J. (2006, November). Don’t be blinded by the bling. Workshop presented at Holding Hands Education for sustainability conference, Christchurch.
- Mason, J. (2005, April). Putting a lens over assessment for infants and toddlers – Kei Tua o te Pae, Workshop presented at Too Infantastic: Teacher Refresher Course, Christchurch.
Personal statement:
“I’ve a passion for supporting and inspiring teachers/educators as they in turn support children and families – this is the motivation in my job. I enjoy establishing relationships with a diverse range of people, and meeting any challenge with confidence and competence.”
