1.1. Explain why effective communication is important in developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults. Communication is important in developing relationships with children and young people because having positive relationships with the people we interact with makes our daily lives easier and more productive. In an educational environment maintaining positive relationships opens up opportunities for good communication, it gives us confidence in our ability and an understanding of our environment. Accepting shared responsibility by knowing what our role is and what’s expected of us is very important, following recognised procedure and understanding shared values all promote good relationships.
Engagement in a full range of activities is part and parcel of a healthy basic lifestyle, which individuals with learning disabilities are entitled to. The purpose and outcomes of these activities will vary on the individuals’ abilities. Learning or development activities produce positive emotional effects, notably confidence, self-esteem, and a sense of personal value and purpose. Being involved in learning or development activities is fun and absorbing for individuals. It suggests it helps individuals to have positive experiences and develop important characteristics and abilities.
Positive relationships enable information to be communicated far more effectively. Working in a school this will benefit pupils when you are dealing with parents or carers as they will be more willing to get involved in the child or young person’s education and care. Building and maintaining positive relationships and effective communication with pupils will help them know and understand what is expected of them and acceptable boundaries. In order to develop positive relationships with children, young people and adults effective communication is vital. To effectively communicate we must: • think consciously (everyone is an individual) • explain (be clear, use appropriate language) • listen actively ( occasional nods and eye contact) • be true to our word (say what you mean, mean what you say) • recall (repeat snippets of what has been said to you) • have empathy (non-bias understanding of others situations) • clarify and question (ask the other party if they understand what you have said ) • body language (your own and reading the other persons) Not putting the above skills into practice will create barriers to effective communication and positive
Assessments are a crucial part of education and there is a need to measure where student are at in order to adjust curriculum and motivation. This needs to be done carefully and with very high consideration of the student’s emotional well-being. Rewards systems and positive reinforcement are crucial to creating a supportive environment that students want to be present in. * Nurturing- Creating a love for learning will make learning easier. Finding ways to make the material fun, engaging, and easy to comprehend will nurture a love of learning.
TDA 3.1 Communication and professional relationships with children, young adults and adults. 1.1 Effective communication is important in developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults as it increases and maintains the positive attitude with all involved. When we first meet someone, whether it be a hello, wave or smile, communication has started and we have already begun to build a relationship. Positive communication is important in all aspects of life and if it isn’t grasped at an early age then it could lead to various difficulties in terms of interacting with other people. Communication is vital in building that positive relationship needed for trust and respect, something that is very much needed when working with children, young adults and their parents.
My discoveries after collecting data from my recent Self-Assessment test. I have discovered according to the Jung Typology assessment test results I am "Warm, empathetic, responsive, and responsible. Highly attuned to the emotions, needs, and motivations of others, find potential in everyone, want to help others fulfill their potential, may act as catalysts for individual and group growth, loyal, responsive to praise and criticism. Sociable, facilitates others in a group, and provides inspiring leadership." Honestly, with these results I absolutely agree with the results to the assessment.
She keeps a positive attitude flowing. Now she like to work amongst people. Ericka had work life balance, which makes her easy to deal with and she has been rated very high on her assessment. The work performance shows a lot of character and
Children’s sense whom they are shaped by their characteristics, their behaviour, and their understanding of themselves, their families and others. Belonging is about having a secure relationship with or a connection with a particular group of people. When children feel a sense of belonging and sense of pride in their families, their peeps, and their communities, they can be emotionally strong, self-assured and able to deal with their challenges and difficulties. This creates an important foundation for their learning Giving children messages of respect, love, approval and encouragement enables them to develop a positive sense of who they are and a feeling that they have an important contribution to make wherever they are. Positive messages about their families, background, cultures and languages help children to develop pride in who they are.
If you have a good communicative relationship then this can assist the individual with their learning, it will make it easier for you to negotiate when disagreements may occur. When working closely with children, young people and adults it is important to have effective teamwork and to also let them be independent in making their own decisions. If you have already built a trusting and respectful relationship then working as a team will become easier and the individual will know that they can trust and count on you. ( 1.1 1.2 To build positive relationships with children, young people and adults you need to show respect and consideration and remember every individual has their own uniqueness. Take time to listen and give your full attention, remember significant information given by an
Communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils. Encourage good behaviour within the schools policy and procedures. Build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treating them consistently . Demonstrate and promote the same positive values, attitudes and behaviour that are expected from pupils. Carry out all roles effectively and to seek help, advice or guidance when necessary.