Module 1, Assignment 1 Online Child Care
Assignment 1
Q1. Why is it important for children to be involved in decision making? * Self esteem * Self confidence * Emotional well-being * Stronger relationships * Adults = authorative, not controlling * Telling children what they can/not do without explanation or negotiation can lead to a range of rebellious behaviour, confrontation, intimidation/nervousness in younger children * Adult providing ranges of toys and materials, allowing free play, no controlling is needed * Supervision * Opportunities and choices – good life skill to gain
Q2. Explain why sometimes children need to be allowed to resolve their conflicts. * Good life skill * Learning to resolve conflicts can stop bullying * Less likely to become passive or victims * No intervention as long as children aren’t resorting to emotional, verbal or physical aggression * Problem solving * Confidence * Self esteem
Q3. Give an example of when an adult might need to intervene in a conflict between children. * Observe – can children resolve the conflict? * Name calling, emotional, physical aggression = IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION * Techniques: * Distraction * Talk to children * Listen to children * Involve both children at the same time * Own solutions – NOT YOURS * Aim: giving children opportunity to take responsibility and gives them a chance to explain why they did it and how they feel * Examples: * Snatching * Multiplayer games * Outdoor play – child ‘not allowed’ to join in
Q4. Why is it important that babies have a keyworker? * Secondary care giver * Need to bond – ‘attachment’ * Personal monitor of development * Main person involved with parents – daily feedback * Responsible for building a constant, consistent, responsive relationship * Constancy, consistency = NECCESSITY * Physical contact = holding and cuddling * Body language = eye
Q1. Why is it important for children to be involved in decision making? * Self esteem * Self confidence * Emotional well-being * Stronger relationships * Adults = authorative, not controlling * Telling children what they can/not do without explanation or negotiation can lead to a range of rebellious behaviour, confrontation, intimidation/nervousness in younger children * Adult providing ranges of toys and materials, allowing free play, no controlling is needed * Supervision * Opportunities and choices – good life skill to gain
Q2. Explain why sometimes children need to be allowed to resolve their conflicts. * Good life skill * Learning to resolve conflicts can stop bullying * Less likely to become passive or victims * No intervention as long as children aren’t resorting to emotional, verbal or physical aggression * Problem solving * Confidence * Self esteem
Q3. Give an example of when an adult might need to intervene in a conflict between children. * Observe – can children resolve the conflict? * Name calling, emotional, physical aggression = IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION * Techniques: * Distraction * Talk to children * Listen to children * Involve both children at the same time * Own solutions – NOT YOURS * Aim: giving children opportunity to take responsibility and gives them a chance to explain why they did it and how they feel * Examples: * Snatching * Multiplayer games * Outdoor play – child ‘not allowed’ to join in
Q4. Why is it important that babies have a keyworker? * Secondary care giver * Need to bond – ‘attachment’ * Personal monitor of development * Main person involved with parents – daily feedback * Responsible for building a constant, consistent, responsive relationship * Constancy, consistency = NECCESSITY * Physical contact = holding and cuddling * Body language = eye