Cyp 3.3 Questions And Answers

As child practitioners we must work on our skills in communicating with children because the way we communicate with them is important not only for their communication and language development, but also the development of our relationship with them. Young children often aren't able to express their thoughts and feelings in words, or express them poorly. Because of this, it's important that child practitioners can listen carefully and help children to learn how to express themselves and also provide what they need.

Adapting your communication by using sign language or pictures, flashcards or slowing down your pace will also encourage a child and giving them

Communicate with children and young people in a way that is appropriate to the individual, using both conventional language and body language

To communicate effectively with anyone, you need to speak clearly, using different pitch and tone to create interest. You should talk at a pace that is neither to slow or monotonous, nor so fast that others can’t understand it. It is important to know the stages of language development. You should also be aware that if you are working with a pupil with special needs, their communication development will be different; this could be for reasons such as autism, speech and language problems, or a hearing impairment.

Not only do you talk to them but also the child will response, or even approach you first to communicate; either for a general conversation or to ask a question.

Communicate with children and young people in a way that is appropriate to the individual, using both conventional language and body language.

When talking to children it is good practice to kneel to their level as to meet their eye level. Also the way we hold our frames gives of signals. For example if you are stood up straight with you arms folded talking to a child. A child can take this as you are un welcoming and standoff-ish, were as if we are relaxed and have our arm open and moving you seem more approachable to the child. When a child is talking it is good to show that you are listening by using your body language by giving eye contact and nodding our heads

Learn to communicate at the child’s level both physically verbally and. Physically, it is crucial to not tower over the child when communicating with them but instead go down to the child level but any means such as sitting or kneeling. This is important so that the child will feel more comfortable and doesn’t feel intimidated. Verbally, it is really important for parents to use age-appropriate language that the child can easily understand especially with younger children.

In order for communication to be successful, whether with children or young people, various different skills are necessary. First and foremost, you will need to ensure that the language you use is at an appropriate level for the age of the child or young person you are speaking with. If you use words and terms too complicated for a young child to understand, communication will fail. Equally, if you use language that is too basic when speaking to a young person, you might run the risk of sounding patronising to them.

In addition, since children communicate through actions, visual images, playing, games, and many other creative activities it is important to

ALLOW TIME FOR YOUR CHILD TO SPEAK. Be sure to give your child time to speak. Frequently we are so rushed and focused on our day to day business that we talk "at" or "to" our children without giving them the time to respond. Giving them time to respond and taking the time to listen is what allows for the give and take that establishes good communication. Sometimes it helps to count to ten after asking a question. Otherwise it's all too easy to answer it ourselves before our child has had the chance to process our question and formulate an answer.

You may also ask children to communicate through pictures of what they want. A child will choose from 3 pictures for example and you will express from the picture what they want and try and get them to speak explain what they have chosen.

If the child feels that you are talking at them, they may shut down and begin acting in an unacceptable way. When dealing with different age groups, be sure to use language understandable to the proper age group.

Speak clearly using age appropriate vocabulary and verbal expressions, only giving as much information as is needed.

with each other and the resulting competency of the transferral of information. As a relationship grows between children, young people and adults in whichever combination, the expectation is that information will be more easily understood and responded to. There are several factors that contribute to building a positive relationship. These include ensuring that communication is clear and understood. Appropriate language can ensure the recipient of instructions, for example, is able to comprehend what is being asked of them. Requesting that they repeat these instructions back can reveal their understanding and signpost whether elaboration or clarification