Ch_9_Principles_in_Action

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Claire Green 10/27/19 Ch 9 - Principles in Action 1. Describe the language and communication patterns you see. Between the volunteer mom and her daughter playing peek-a-boo, there is no communication with words, just actions and body language. The caregiver that is changing the boy’s diaper is using her words to communicate him what she is doing, which helps him understand and feel more comfortable about what is going on. Another caregiver is comforting the crying child who is upset that her mother left. She is using her words to acknowledge how the child is feeling, and explaining when her mom will be back to calm the child down and comfort her. The child is receptive of her communication by placing her head on the caregiver. Last but not least another caregiver is interacting with two toddlers that are playing together, repeating their words to each other. There’s a possibility she may be trying to help the children understand the words that are coming from a different language than they are used to. 2. How are the children's unique ways of communicating being acknowledged by the adults? Each caregiver is aware of how the child is communicating and feeling, and they are responding appropriately. For example, the caregiver that is comforting the upset child is not picking her up to comfort her, but she is getting down on her level and is using her body language and words to respect the child, and give her the option to do what she would like to do. Another example is with the child that is playing peek-a-boo. At that time, the child doesn’t not want to talk or play with toys, and her mom that is volunteering is aware of that and is respecting what she would like to do, not forcing anything upon her. 3. Clarify how each child is being shown respect. Each child is being shown respect because the caregivers and volunteers are not forcing them to do anything, and are communicating with them clearly. The caregivers, if they are communicating with words, are explaining to the children what is going on, which gives them a sense of safety. The caregivers are showing the children respect by adapting to their unique communication style. 4. Would you do anything differently than any of the adults you were observing? The only thing that I might have done differently would be offering the child that was upset another activity to do. I would get down on her level and acknowledge the fact that she is upset, but then I might have said something along the lines of “Would you like to go play with some toys or read a book?” I think that might take her mind off of her mom leaving and boost her mood.
5. What do you find most challenging when trying to communicate with young children? What I find the most challenging when it comes to communicating with young children is knowing if they understand me or not. It’s frustrating when I am trying to explain something or tell them something, and I get no response back, because that makes me feel like a) they didn’t understand what I said, or b) they are ignoring me on purpose. I need to understand that each child communicates differently, and words aren’t always the best way to communicate with them, even if it’s the easiest way for me.
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