Disagreements with other people is something that we will all encounter at various points in our lives. It is therefore important from an early age that we learn how to manage disagreements and move on successfully from them.…
listening to both sides of the conflict and assessing the whole situation is required before making any decisions. I…
Young children are still developing their language and communication skill they will have to be reminded in taking turns and listening when others are talking.…
It is essential to establish respectful and professional relationships with children and young people in the role of Teaching Assistant. There are certain strategies which enable such a valued and trusted relationship be established. A relationship in which a child trusts and respects their TA and feels comfortable in their company, allows the TA to offer a supportive and caring environment in which the child can learn and develop.…
Explain how to adapt communication with children and young people for The age of the child or young person…
If it is TA versus a child, then the chances are that the child is being confrontational and disobedient. You would have to point out the boundaries and explain that it would not be wise to cross these boundaries if the child did not want to make the situation worse for their self. With an adult, they have their own perspective on what has caused the disagreement and this should be listened to and then you should calmly put forward your point of view. It is essential to establish respectful and professional relationships with children and young people in the role of TA. There are certain strategies which enable such a valued and trusted relationship to be established. A relationship in which a child trusts and respects their TA and feels comfortable in their company, allows the TA to offer a supportive and caring environment in which the child can learn and develop.…
Dealing with conflicts with children can be challenging. Young children get very emotional and are often crying. Especially children in Infants years, the smallest thing can cause a disagreement, usually in the playground over toys. I find the best way to deal with conflicts is to be calm and get each child to explain what happened, this shows you are not taking sides and you are listening to both, explain the difference in right and wrong. Try to make them understand if they were put in the same position, how they would feel and get them to apologise. Also, younger children, especially those who may be an only child find it harder to share. This is another issue affecting disagreements in this age group. For example, during art class, sharing colours, some children don’t have the patience to wait for their turn; this causes little conflicts amongst children. So I try to explain to them that they should be patient, be considerate of others and wait for their turn.…
A child who has speech and language issues can also later develop than other children…
Whilst working as a volunteer at my local Primary School I have only had one minor issue regarding relationships, which was at the very start of the educational year. The situation arose I believe due to the member of staff (who had recently qualified herself as a teaching assistant) feeling slightly threatened by my presence in the classroom. It initially made my feel uncomfortable in her presence but decided a good way to resolve the situation would be to regularly ask for her help and advice, which worked. I understand that everyone has their own personality children and adults alike and sometimes two people’s personalities clash causing disagreements. Conflicting ideas or opinions and poor communication, including where information is perceived incorrectly or misread, can cause misunderstandings and disputes, which are all part of life, either in general or at work. By being sympathetic to others, addressing them in the preferred way, as well as effective listening are all aids to positive communication. Positive communication between people is one of the best ways to avoid disagreements or conflicts occurring in the first place. If however, any disagreement/s and/or conflict remains the they need to be identified and resolved as soon as possible in order that positive relationships are maintained together with an effective learning environment and a good atmosphere. If left disagreements get worse and guidance from the schools policy or procedure for grievance may be needed. Verbal disagreements can be seen to be a positive contribution to communication as long as they are resolved, mutually by both parties; they can be both satisfying and productive in the fact that both parties know they can talk openly and honestly to each other in the future. Raised eyebrows, negative body language and facial…
It is highly probable that in an adults work, disagreements with others will occur. In the majority of cases, this is down to a lack of communication or miscommunication. However, these disagreements should be handled very carefully so that the negatively feelings disappear afterwards. Adults can misread or perceive information wrongly and might think someone has communicated something that is the completely the opposite of what they actually were trying to communicate. Blame is often put on others for saying things that can be ambiguous or for having a different view.…
The communication with them is constant and fluid, we know their needs, problems, like and dislike, conflict with other peers, we share and explain the daily activities, we discuss the place setting rules, etc. The communication is general informal, and the verbal and non-verbal language should be according with the ages of the children.…
Whilst working within the school environment it is more than likely that you will have disagreements with others be it with colleagues, parents and children/young people. Sometimes this can be due to a misunderstanding or lack of communication between two people. Conflicts and disagreements can arise over values, facts, priorities and goals. Where there are areas of conflict/disagreements, you will need to handle them sensitively and try to resolve the issues as soon as possible.…
Younger children will need simple instructions broken down into manageable steps. They should be given one instruction at a time enabling them to process the information easily. In yellow 2 we use simple instructions such as good sitting, good-looking, good listening and finished: this helps make the children aware of the expectations we have in the classroom. As I am working with children with special educational needs I reinforce these instructions with signing, pictures or symbols. Praise and encouragement are still important when communicating with older children as it helps improve their self-esteem and self-confidence. As children get older they are able to process more complex instructions they can maintain more information so can be given multiple instructions: for example a teaching assistant may ask a young person to hang their coat up and then complete their signing in. In order to build good relationships with young people it is important to respect their views which may sometimes be different to our own they should be given adequate time to communicate with adults and should also be given additional responsibilities to enhance their independence…
All children will have disagreements with other children from time to time and sometimes they will have disagreements with you. Disagreements usually occur due to a lack of communication, a misunderstanding or when someone has different values or ideas. How you handle this sort of situation is extremely important and you must remember that you are a role model and you need to demonstrate the correct way to deal with a disagreement. Everyone’s ideas and opinions are important to them and so it is also import to value them.…
When communicating with children you need to give clear instructions so that they learn how to communicate with others. You should try not to use complicated words or use long sentences, try and keep them short. Sometimes with younger children you may have to repeat the sentences to make sure they understand the sentence that has been given to them. When communicating with children you need to be aware of the use of your body language, facial expressions and your tone of voice.…