chapter 4

Question 1

what do relationship depend on?

Answer 1

seeing children as a unique member of a unique family

Question 2

what happens if programs do not respect human diversity?

Answer 2

children and families do not feel seen or honored

Question 3

what does silence do to children?

Answer 3

robs children of learning
teachees fear
forces children to look at other resources
actively harms

Question 4

what happens if adults are silence about things children are trying to understand?

Answer 4

children learn that the subject is dangerous or should not be talked about

Question 5

how can you hold a developmentally appropriate clarifying conversation?

Answer 5

acknowledge what is going on
listen carefully
ask questions
simple and straightforwards
check understanding
check feelings

Question 6

how do you respond to a child’s negative self-identity?

Answer 6

evaluate how your classroom supports social identities
check staff perceptions
check in with family
listen to family
keep communication open

Question 7

how do you act on a child’s ongoing discomfort or bias?

Answer 7

document their behavior
talk with other staff
think about child’s feelings and thoughts
draft a plan of action
work with family to finalize plan

Question 8

what should you include in conversations with family about a child’s discomfort?

Answer 8

share concerns
share observations
ask family to share observations
agree on strategies for intervention