Children require special care and attention. It is also a good idea to adjust your exam to the needs of each child. Making a child feel as comfortable as possible is key to your exam. The child should be in a position of comfort, most of the time in the arms or lap of their parent. Often demonstrating a procedure on the parent or stuffed animal is very helpful and less fearful for the child.
Unit 3, Task One Sarah Penny Explain the importance of objectivity and the consideration of ethical issues when observing children ‘’An observation is watching children with the clear goal of studying a specific behavior or ability.’’ (PDF Download) Objectivity is incredibly important when observing children mostly because the observation is biased if we are not objective. It would be based on opinions rather than the facts, we need to be able to evaluate children fairly and conclude what milestones are been reached in order to adapt to the level of learning the child is at. “Observation is the key to understanding young children as learners and a vital tool in finding out more about them as individuals. It is an integral part of the assessment and planning cycle and a firm basis for reflection.” (2006). Being objective means children are not generalized or stereotyped, this is important as if children are labeled they live up to them and problems occur, e.g.
With positive behaviour around, children find it much easier what is expected of them. Starting from a young age having boundaries with children is crucial so as they grow they will know what behaviour is acceptable and what behaviour isn't. They need consistency so that way staff have to work close with partent/carers to let them know what boundaries we have in our settings and try and get the partents to use our techniques at home so the children dont get confussed. Children need a lot of consistency in their lifes to help them know what is good behaviour. This also helps children take responsibility for their actions and also they are part of the process.
Breaking confidentiality can result in police involvement and court proceedings. Active support should be provided to the child; children need someone who can provide necessary support and are proactive in a practical way. A person should try their upmost to increase the child’s self confidence and raise their self esteem so that they are resilient and empowered. Children who know they are wanted and loved and who are used to making decisions are more likely to decline unwanted advances and therefore less likely to be drawn into exploitative situations. Children should be given the correct information according to their ages, needs and abilities.
You must think about this when planning activities, for example when they involve physical play, or if more consideration must be given to the needs of a child who has just become mobile than to an older child, when planning room layouts. • Some children have specific needs such as sensory impairments: for example think about the challenges to a child with limited hearing understanding explanations about safety. • The different needs of families and carers must be considered. • Always be clear about why you are using the environment in question, the activities a child encounters and what sorts of services are offered. • The duty of care of a setting to children, parents and carers is a legal obligation.
Working closely with parents I believe that it is important to work closely with parents as partners in their child’s care and early education. This is important so that we all get a picture of the whole child and what they can do at home as well as during their time in different settings. Parents are the experts on their children and therefore, regular communication between parents and me is of the upmost importance. This can be done at a suitable time, either at drop off or pick up, over the phone or by email, depending on the parent’s needs. When parents and practitioners work together, it has been shown to improve children's cognitive, social and emotional outcomes.
The Effects of Authoritative Parenting on Children Authoritative parenting is an effective tool in raising a child that is equipped with positive traits of behavior, personality, and self-independence. These three concepts allow an individual to progress through life with well-rounded rationality, moral values, and social skills. “Of the four types of parenting styles, authoritative parenting produces the most well adjusted children. Authoritative parents are well balanced in their approach; they are warm and loving with firm limits and rules in place for their children. Punishment in these homes is rare, as authoritative parents use natural consequences so their children are able to learn and grow from their mistakes.
Delfinio I. Velasquez Professor: Tami Comstock Eng- 80-32544 3/26/2013 How Autonomy should be used with Parenting Parents want what is best for their kids, but what they think is best for their kids depends on what parents think an ideal adult looks like as a whole. Daniel H. Pink in Drive analyzes how authentic motivation and autonomy are required for children potential to be preserved. Parents should use more autonomy as much as they can to let their children feel that they are controlling their own life. This will increase their motivation in many areas and gain more confidence to achieve better grades in school. Allowing children to be able to think independently and create their own behavior can be an effective way to allow for more autonomy, improving their motivation in many areas and get the confidence to achieve better grades in school.
The social environment of foster care can interrupt developmental stages of children while preventing from obtaining optimum level of health. The institution of child welfare is being motivated by the intentions of protecting children from danger with the results of having unintentional increase in vulnerability of fragile population. It can be said that children in foster care in the absence of systemic interventions cannot be considered accountable to the children being responsible for their selections (MacDonald & Turner, 2005; Crosland & Dunlap,
* Shows expression of fear and anger. * May play alone or prefer watching others play. * Stranger anxiety and separation anxiety emerge. Foster Infants emotional well-being: As a carer it is important to foster the infant’s emotional well-being by providing familiar faces in the environment and the need of carers to be consistent at all times. We want infants to feel comfortable, secure, relaxed and that they belong in our environment.