The evolutionary role of the ATSEM: key to early childhood education!

The evolutionary role of the ATSEM: key to early childhood education!

Butzbach, Deutschland - The profession of Atsem (Agent Territorial Spécialisé des École Maternelles) has changed over the years and clearly shows the development of early childhood education. Originally, until the 19th century, there were “Hellen the Asylum”, in which children from the working class were looked after by a teacher and a service woman. Even then, the distinction between hygiene and knowledge transfer was of central importance. In the course of the reforms in the 1970s, which also brought new findings from child psychology, Atsem was finally allowed to enter the classrooms. This illustrates how important close cooperation between the various actors in early childhood education is, as La Gazette des Communes.

In recent years, the role of Atsem has experienced special professionalization. A current slide lecture by Maternelle 21 emphasizes how crucial it is to know the roles and missions of the ATSEM and teachers: inside to achieve better cooperation. The presentation of the historical development of professions, the needs of young children and the challenges of early childhood scolarization are discussed. Arthur Imbert, sociologist and researcher, wrote a dissertation on the subject of cooperation between Atsem and teachers, which is also emphasized by Maternernelles21.

vocational training and its challenges

The development of early education in Germany also shows the complexity and the challenges associated with the professionalization of the educator profession. The transition from the family to institutional upbringing was carried out in the 18th and 19th centuries, with kindergarten in 1922 finally assigned to the welfare system - which significantly weakened the educational idea. Despite the growing need for childcare care, state support was low for a long time. This also becomes clear in the analysis of [educator.de] (https://www.erzachiner.de/kontext-der-akademische- educator training.html).

The academization of the educator profession came late, which is due to social and historical factors. Although the conditions gradually improve, many technical schools are unable to convey the necessary skills that are required for high -quality early childhood education. It is a good zeitgeist in which the professionalization of the Atsem and educators: inside is very popular and the demands for better working conditions and the integration of daycare centers and schools are getting louder.