1.1 Effective communication is important in developing positive relationships with children and adults in order to gather information and pass it on effectively and accurately. It is important to establish positive communication to gain trust. Children who see adults communicating with each other and other children in a positive manner are more likely to learn positive and effective communication skills themselves. For example, it is important to check what we are saying or how we are acting and in times of stress or excitement, and display conversations, mannerisms, body language and behaviour that we expect from the children. Effective communication with parents ensures that they are confident in the school and their child’s learning, which in turn is passed on to the child.
To be effective communicator and strengthen positive relationships we need to think about what we are going to say and how we are going to say it. Communication however, is a two way thing; it involves listening as well as speaking. How we listen to others is important, being empathic builds good relationships with children and young people making them feel
Unit 1 Identify the different reasons people communicate Communication is a tool with which influence can be exercised on others. Communication can be used to bring out changes in attitudes, motivate people and establish and maintain relationships. Communication is vital for seeking and providing information. We communicate to express our emotions like courage or fear, joy or sorrow, satisfaction or disappointment with appropriate gestures and words. Communication is crucial for developing positive relationships with children, young people and their families, colleagues and other professionals.
Unit 301 Outcome 1 Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults. With in this assignment I am going to understand the principles of developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults. 1.1 Effective communication is important in developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults this helps use better understand a person or situation and enables us to resolve differences, build trust and respect and create environment where creative ideas, problem solving, affection and caring can flourish. Effective communication is about more than just exchanging information, it's also about understanding emotions behind information, it enables you to communicate even negative or difficult messages with out creating conflict or destroying trust. Effective communication combines a set of skills including non verbal communication, attentive listening, the ability to mange stress in the moment, the capacity to recognize, understand own emotion and those of the person you are communicating with.
Effective communication is required to form positive relationships in children and young people in different settings such as in a formal, informal or professional aspect. Each of these requires you to consider how you approach others and how you respond to them. By approaching and responding in a positive way to children and young people will help them to feel more comfortable in forming these relationships. It is also important for us to model the skills required to enter into positive relationships. In forming these relationships we must remember the importance of building trust, being understood and being able to express ourselves to others in imparting with the relevant information.
Effective communication is important in developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults as you need to communicate in a manner that is clear and accurate. When communicating with children and young people you need to communicate so it is appropriate to their ages, needs and abilities. This involves using words and phrases that children and young people will understand, you need to be actively listening, reespond positively to children's views and feelings, and clarifying and confirming points to reinforce children's and young people's knowledge and understanding. Effective communication with children and young people requires good inter-personal skills such as: make time to listen to pupils, concentrate on what pupils are saying, Facing the pupil, leaning slightly towards them, smiling, nodding, open - handed gestures not clenched fists, Every person needs to have their say while others listen, Don't shout, talking over pther people. Respond positively to what is said.
1.2 Relationship building is important when working with children and young people. The way this is done is by being a positive role model. The young person must feel comfortable when I am helping/supporting the young person with work. When working with children I have to make sure that when working with then that I use easy to understand words. Towards children I must show a caring approach and listen to them when they are asking me question and make eye contact so they know that I am listening to them.
Communication and professional relationships with children young people and adults. 1.1 Communication is the most important part of building positive relationships with anyone, this helps develop better relationships skills these skill include clear expression, good listening skills and being able to adapt to different situations and scenarios we need to make the person feel at ease comfortable and confidence to build a trusting relationship with each other. The wonderful thing about children and young people is that they are all different. this means that we need to adapt the way in which we approach and communicate with them according to their age/stage of development, needs and personality. 1.2 There are various factors which contribute to the development of positive relationships; these principles of relationship building can be divided into categories, the key ones being the need for effective and clear communication with any human being.
In the relationship between the child or young person and the teaching assistant it is important to gain their trust and build a positive relationship, so they feel comfortable your company. This allows the teaching assistant to provide a supportive and calming environment in which the child and young person can learn and develop. There are certain strategies which enable such a valued and trusted relationship to be established. By listening to what a child or young person has to say without interruption, it shows the child that their views and opinions are important as well as being respected. You should also take an active interest in what the child has to say and an interest in the child themselves.
Effective Communication is important with pupils because it maintains a good relationship between the Teaching and the pupil when developing these positive relationships. Children want to be in an honest and trustworthy environment. If they don’t feel that they can trust you they will find it hard to approach you and this could affect the child’s learning. Having a positive relationship will allow the child to feel more comfortable around the T/A which will inevitably create a good learning atmosphere for everyone. Consistency and Patience will help you build this relationship.