Final Flashcards
What does it mean to be intentional in our guidance?
Intentional Guiding and Intentional Educators
Define calm.
A feeling of being relaxed, aware of what is going on. When we are calm, the limbic system is subdued.
Define quiet.
A forced state of being involved in a mesmerizing or quiet activity. A person can be still or quiet and still be intensely aroused.
What are the three components of calm.
- Physical
- Cognitive
- Emotional
Describe the attributes of the left brain.
- loved and desires order
- logical
- linguistic
- literal
- linear
Describe the attributes of the right brain.
- holistic
- nonverbal (sending/reviving body language)
- sees the big picture (meaning and feelings of experience)
- gut feelings
- intuitive
- experiential
- directly influenced by the body
- strong emotional flood our right hemisphere, making it hard to listen and reason
List the outdated practices.
- verbal overload
- meaningless speech (waking feet, inside voice)
- asking questions you already know the answer to
- being the expert
- giving directions to solve children’s problems
- reminding children what they did yesterday
- lecturing about what is right or not nice
- calling children my friends
- corporal punishment
- time out
- fear and intimidation (teacher voice)
- praising children in hopes of getting them to please you
Define praise.
Given after a child had completed part or all of a task to show that their achievement is worthy of your approval (external)
Define encouragement.
Given after a child is doing something to support them to continue and to show appreciate for their efforts (internal).
What is the problem with praise?
Praise reduces children’s ability to think independently and causes them to rely on other for their sense of self worth and self esteem.
What is a timeout?
- unacceptable practice
- punishment
- humiliation
- isolation
- arguing
- plotting revenge
What is time away?
- appropriate to use
- calming down
- no humiliation
- supported by adult
- determined by child
- caring privacy time
- removing the child from an overwhelming situation
- supportive cooking off time and regroup
- time to be with an adult and away from the group
a opportunity to save face and renter when ready
Define a natural consequence.
An outcome that results from a situation without any external intervention to change or control the conclusion.
Example: no gloves = cold hands
Define logical consequences.
Are the results of the child’s actions that are imposed by adults. An outcome that results from a situation which adults determine and control the conclusion.
Example: child spills = they have to clean up
What are the common causes for conflict in the classroom?
Objects: the children want to use the same materials or objects
Space: children want to use the same space
Privilege: children want to be first, perform a favoured task
Social Issues: conflict occurs because of social need or interaction such as being excluded or a misunderstanding
What are the benefits of conflict?
- experience opportunities to support the acquisition of new skills
- provides important teachable moments
How can you support conflict resolution with children?
- comprehend the details in a conflict to find an appropriate solution
- listen carefully to details and perspectives
- mediate a win win solution that balances the power
What are the 6 steps to conflict resolution?
- Approach calmly, position yourself at the children’s level
- Acknowledge feelings - defuse the anger through active listening
- Gather information - find out the facts and encourage communication
- Restate the problem - reframe if necessary
- Asks for ideas for solutions and choose one together - have children find a solution, assist if necessary
- Be prepared to give follow up support