Final Flashcards

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What does it mean to be intentional in our guidance?

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Intentional Guiding and Intentional Educators

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Define calm.

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A feeling of being relaxed, aware of what is going on. When we are calm, the limbic system is subdued.

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Define quiet.

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A forced state of being involved in a mesmerizing or quiet activity. A person can be still or quiet and still be intensely aroused.

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What are the three components of calm.

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  1. Physical
  2. Cognitive
  3. Emotional
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Describe the attributes of the left brain.

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  • loved and desires order
  • logical
  • linguistic
  • literal
  • linear
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Describe the attributes of the right brain.

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  • 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
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List the outdated practices.

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  • 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
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Define praise.

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Given after a child had completed part or all of a task to show that their achievement is worthy of your approval (external)

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Define encouragement.

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Given after a child is doing something to support them to continue and to show appreciate for their efforts (internal).

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What is the problem with praise?

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Praise reduces children’s ability to think independently and causes them to rely on other for their sense of self worth and self esteem.

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What is a timeout?

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  • unacceptable practice
  • punishment
  • humiliation
  • isolation
  • arguing
  • plotting revenge
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What is time away?

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  • 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
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Define a natural consequence.

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An outcome that results from a situation without any external intervention to change or control the conclusion.

Example: no gloves = cold hands

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Define logical consequences.

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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

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What are the common causes for conflict in the classroom?

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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

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What are the benefits of conflict?

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  • experience opportunities to support the acquisition of new skills
  • provides important teachable moments
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How can you support conflict resolution with children?

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  • 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
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What are the 6 steps to conflict resolution?

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  1. Approach calmly, position yourself at the children’s level
  2. Acknowledge feelings - defuse the anger through active listening
  3. Gather information - find out the facts and encourage communication
  4. Restate the problem - reframe if necessary
  5. Asks for ideas for solutions and choose one together - have children find a solution, assist if necessary
  6. Be prepared to give follow up support
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What is a visual schedule?

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  • photographs, pictures, symbols or drawings that provide information about a sequence of activities or events
  • printed and laminated symbols presented to students in a specific preset to indicate the sequence of as task or series of activities
  • can be used to increase independence, acquisition, and engagement
  • tools for providing clear expectations for routines or activities and help to promote positive behaviours during times like transitions, as children have a visual representation of what to expect
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Where are visual schedules requires?

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Municipalities like Toronto and The Kindergarten Program.

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What is a visual aid?

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  • can be used throughout the classroom or for various routines or parts of the day
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Why use visual schedules?

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  • can be used to prevent challenging behaviour
  • support and increase receptive and expressive communication
  • children benefit from visual reminders to enhance memory
  • children can refer to static images once the words are spoken and no longer present
  • visuals serve as a reminder of the verbal direction
  • assist children in knowing exactly what is expected of them
  • allows children to self monitor routines to completion
  • most beneficial when used in conjunction with spoken language and/of sign language
  • teaches appropriate behaviour or new skills for children who have challenging behaviour
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What are some picture tips?

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  • don’t use too many pictures
  • remove parts of the schedule as you complete them or have a schedule am/pm schedule
  • use real photographs
  • make pictures durable and easy to maneuver
  • use written words and or numbers
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What is a transition?

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Times when children move from one element on the daily routine to the next.

Example: free play, outdoor, lunch

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What percentage of the day do children spend in transition?
20-35%
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What are some things to consider when planning for transitions?
- how to implement change - number of children moving - number of staff available - limitation of the facility - time required and time available - how to signal a transition and ares that might require advance warning
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What makes for a successful transition?
- respect of each child’s individual pace and work style - a consistent and balanced daily routine enables children to anticipate upcoming events - is posted somewhere children can see - keep transitions to a minimum - decrease waiting time - use music and movement - offer choices when available - provide warning signals in advance (5mins)
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What are daily life routines?
- eating, sleeping, dressing, toileting - personal in nature - cultural differences need to be recognized and respected - can affect self esteem and sense of security - opportunities for quality interactions and building relationships - routines are experienced at home too - Children’s choices about using materials reflect home experienced - food choices, sleeping habits utensils and dishes
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What is the gradual admission procedure?
- helps with separation anxiety - is a three day process
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What is the first step in the gradual admission procedure?
The parents visits the centre alone - observed the program - reviews program brochures and other documentation - interview with centre supervisor
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What is the second step in the gradual admission procedure?
Parent and child visit together - the visit is short , one hour during work/ free play - parent and child experience the program together - parent provided ad much or little support as the child’s beds
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What is the third step in the gradual admission procedure?
Children’s first day with the parent attending - parent and child come for 2-2.5 hour - parent may leave for 10-20 mins with the child’s knowledge - parent reassured the child that they will return
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What is the fourth step in the gradual admission process?
The child’s second day - child stand for half day including lunch - parent stays in the morning until the child has settled - parent returns to have lunch with the child - before leaving, they observe washroom and start of nap time
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What is the fifth step in the gradual admission procedure?
The child’s third day - child stays for the fall day - parent calls after lunch, to check how the child has adjusted - parent may pick the child up early if they are having difficulty
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What is the temporal environment?
It’s related to time: - daily life routines - blocks of time for learning activities (free play, small group) - transitions
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Why is a daily schedule important for children?
A consistent provides children with: - an opportunity for children to anticipate what will happen each day - emotional stability and security - trust in their environment - order and security - familiarity and consistency
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Consistency and flexibility
- consistent schedules, but not rigid, provide a sense of security - a reasonable amount of flexibility is also needed to allow spontaneous opportunities for learning and to extend children’s interests
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Revising Schedules
- lunch should be relaxed with time for washing hands and cleaning up (1 hours - small and large group: maximum of 20mins for 3-4 year olds - rest: 2hours with options for non sleepers - transitions: as few as possible - outdoors: 2 hours for program 6+ hours, 1 hour in am and pm, 30 mins for after school programs
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What are the elements of the daily routine?
- eating: snack time, lunch - sleeping/resting: rest time - work: free play, small group time, large group, outdoor
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What are the elements of eating times?
- times for children to enjoy health food in a supportive social setting - provided enough time to promote independence and reduce frustration - respect individual differences - do I fusion of responsibility of what they eat, adults have the responsibility to provide healthy choices
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What are the element of sleeping/rest time?
- time for sleeping, or quiet, solitary on-your-own for play - respect for individual sleep patterns and preferences are important - Childrens needs change, 0-18 months have irregular sleep schedule
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What are the elements of work/free play?
- large blocks of uninterrupted time for play - young children learn through play and participation in integrated experienced rather than subject based - math, literacy and science concepts should be weaved into experiences - centre philosophy and program type may inform the strategies for the timing of schedules
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What are the elements of work/small group time?
- educator meets with 6-10 children to work on an activity planned and introduced by the educator - the adult chooses and introduced the material, but encourages the children to use the materials in a variety of ways - teacher imitated and child directed
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What are the elects of work/large group?
- all adults and children get in a group together - opportunity for each to participate in a large group, sharing ideas, and learning from the ideas of others - should be brief and purposeful, no more than 20mins
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What are the elements of outside time?
- designed for vigorous, noisy, physical play without the constraints of four walls - children feel freer to talk, move, and explore - adults join in play, assist, and converse with them - enabled children to play together, invent their own games, and become familiar with their natural surroundings - CCEYA requires 2 hrs for full time program and 30 mins for after school programs
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What is intentional guiding?
Intentional Guiding: Educators act with specific outcomes or goals in mind for children’s socialization, self regulation, and self esteem
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What is an intentional educator?
Intentional Educators: Use developmentally appropriate strategies and engage in deliberately planned strategies to achieve the outcomes they have in mind