Relationships at the heart of development and learning!
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Course requirements:
- Complete all lessons and activities.
- Share your thoughts on the Course Discussion Board when required in the lessons by responding to the instructor’s questions. Feel free to offer positive comments to other participants! You must engage with the Discussion Board to pass the course.
- Complete the Knowledge Check.
- Complete the Course Evaluation.
Course Content
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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REFLECTION – Everyday Interactions
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INTRODUCTION
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Why are Positive Interactions Crucial In Early Education?
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HELPING CHILDREN THRIVE
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EXPLORING INTERACTIONS
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EVERYDAY INTERACTIONS
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STRATEGIES FOR ENGAGING IN RESPONSIVE INTERACTIONS
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STRATEGIES FOR POSITIVE INTERACTIONS: Sesame Workshop
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RESPONSIVE AND RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILIES
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REFLECTING ON OUR PRACTICE
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
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RESOURCES!
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Evaluation
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Everyday Interactions Knowledge Check
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Course Discussion
As you progress through the lessons, please respond to the instructor’s numbered questions below (in bold text).
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Question 1: What do you like/enjoy/appreciate in an interaction with another person?
lo que mas apprecio de una interaccion de otra persona es su attencion y oppinions, por ejemplo cuando pone attentcion de su ninos en que le podemos ayudar y sobresalir en manera abierta y valoro mucho el respeto de la persona
Que bueno, Estela…su attencion es lo importante!
Getting to know the person/child helps to build a relationship
Question 2: After watching the Helping Children Thrive video, please share one or two thoughts about positive everyday interactions in your program that help children thrive.
Positive redirection instead of saying, do you need help? I say I’m here to help you if you need me. Letting the kids be independent but at the same time giving them a safe feeling to ask for help if they were to need me helps me could a stronger connection with the children.
Yes, Liz! It’s great to allow children solve problems, but also be available to help.
Question 3A: Thinking about the “junk mail” video, what strategies did the educator use?
Question 3B: Thinking about the “junk mail” video, did the educator meet the child’s needs in the moment?
Question 3C: Thinking about the “junk mail” video, what did the child gain/learn from the interaction?
Question 3D: Thinking about the “junk mail” video, what did the educator gain/learn from the interaction?
Question 3E: Thinking about the “junk mail” video, was this a win-win situation for both the child and the educator?
Question 3F: Thinking about the “junk mail” video, what would you have done differently or what could you add?
Question 4: Take 2 minutes and look around your immediate environment. Find something you might use to engage a child in a positive way. How would you use this item to engage a child in a learning moment? What is something you might find outdoors that you could use?
As it says interaction change lives, tone of voice can make a difference. the way we speak to our children become their lives
Share children focus and attention. Return the serve by supporting an encouraging. Take turns, practice beginnings and endings. Having better relationships you will have better success and outcomes.
Generally I can like, enjoy and appreciate positive communication by shared interests, mutual respect and act of kindness.That can lead to stronger and positive connections and experiences.which can be more detailed through listening, communication, positive conversation and valve for the person. Shared interest and experience. Understanding, making memories, spending quality time, respect and kindness. Share affection, experience and share gifts etc.
You expressed your thoughts very nicely. I agree that shared interests and mutual respect are important parts of positive interactions.
4: Using flowers in a vase on the counter. Talk about “what color flowers to you see?” “Can you smell the flowers?” Teach the how to sniff with our nose. What are the different parts of the flow? “Whats your favorite part?” “How does this petal feel in your hand?”
Great idea! You are thinking of ways to use different senses.
3F: Added some silliness or call to action. “Can you help me open this letter?” “Can you try ripping this?” Noticing more things about the child’s body language
3B: Yes all the childs needs were met
3A: Talking to child, physically close. Explaing mail, looking at magazine pictures together, constant teaching moments
Agreed, she used her tone of voice, soothing touch and movement as well as redirection to calm the child.
Q2: Our singing and dancing and total presence with our children helps build trust, love and gives them the tools they need to grow
Yes, being fully present is so important, and not always easy with multiple priorities!
I appreciate eye-contact, sharing feelings, warmth, laughter, and honesty.
I am glad that you included warmth and laughter here. Sometimes we forget to have fun :).
IRMAO. LOS NINOS APRENDEN DE LAS INTERACCIONES INFINIDAD DE COSAS POSITIVAS QUE LE AYUDAN EN SU DESARROLLO EMOCIONAL, SOCIAL Y COGNITIVO,PROPORCIONANANDOLE APOYO NECESARIO PARA QUE SE SIENTAN VALORADOS Y COMPRENDIDOS, PROMOVIENDO SU PENSAMIENTO CREATIVO Y ANALITICO.
Sí, todo aprendizaje tiene lugar en el contexto de relaciones receptivas con adultos cariñosos.
IRMAO. LOS NINOS PROGRESAN SI TIENE UNA BUENA COMUNICAION CON SUS PADRES , MAESTROS Y COMPANEROS, ESTOS LES AYUDA A SU DESARROLLO SOCIAL, EMOCIONALETC.Y A LA VEZ TENIENDO INTERACCIONES POSITIVAS LES PERMITE QUE SEAN AMADOS,RESPETADOS Y VALORADOS. Y SON IMPORTANTISIMAS PARA EL BIENESTAR PERSONAL Y PODER CONSTRUIR RELACIONES SALUDABLES Y FUERTES, A LO LARGO DE SU VIDA.
Estoy de acuerdo en que la forma en que nos comunicamos con los niños es importante. ¡Construimos relaciones interacción a interacción!
IRMAO. APRECIO UNA BUENA OMUNICACION CON LA OTRA PERSONA Y QUE SE SIENTA EN CONFIANZA PARA PODER INTERACTUAR, COMPRENDER SUS DIFERENCIAS Y PODER BRINDAR APOYO EMOCIONAL QUE TANTO NECESITAMOS EN NUESTRAS FAMILIAS Y NUESTROS NINOS.
¿Qué le gusta/disfruta/aprecia en una interacción con otra persona?
Lo que más disfruto en las interacciones con las otras personas es: la conexión que puedo establecer, la adquisición de aprendizaje, apoyo emocional, diversidad de perspectivas que nos lleva a crear el sentido de pertenencia. Ser un ser comunicativo nos llena de confianza y nos hace ser seres más sensibles.
¡Estoy de acuerdo! El sentido de pertenencia y conexión que generamos a través de interacciones positivas y respetuosas es importante tanto para niños como para adultos.
en la pregunta 4 yo usaria flores , palitos de arboles arena tierra semillas de flores , hay muchas cosas que usaria para involucrar a los ninos en actividades que les ayuden a confiar y sentirse incluidos en mi cuidado
pregunta 3F yo hubiera cantado una cancion de cuna y sonreiria mas a la nina la senora se veia un poco seria con mucha calma y paciencia se logran muchas cosas
Creo que estaba más tranquila que seria, pero entiendo lo que quieres decir. Usó la distracción, pero también una voz tranquilizadora, caricias y movimientos reconfortantes para calmar al niño.
pregunta 3E y F las dos ganaron por que interactuaron con calma tranquilidad positivismo la nina confio en ela educadora y se quedo dormida
pregunta 3D la educadora gano la confiaza de la nina
pregunta 3C la nina aprendio que puede confiar en la educadora por que ayudo a abrir el correo y la educadora incluyo a la nina en la actividad de abrir el correo
Sí, la niña aprendió que puede recurrir al educador en busca de ayuda cuando está molesta.
pregunta 3B la educadora satisfizo la necesidad d ela nina en el momento
La pregunta 3A la educadora uso muy bien el correo basura para entretener la nina y hacer que ella se enfocara en el correo en ves de preguntar por la mama todo el tiempo
Despues de ver el video la pregunta 2
idea 1 : le damos la bienvenida a nuestro hogar con una sonrisa en la cara hablamos positivamente con ellos
2 prestamos atension cuando nos hablan.Dedicamos tiempo para cada nino individualmente
Excelente, Olga. Pasar tiempo con cada niño individualmente es clave.
la pregunta 1 me gusta mucho mirar a la otra persona a los ojos hacer contacto visual con ella escucharla lo que tiene que decir Disfruto de conversaciones positivas
Buenas en una interaction lo que mas me gusta es conocer ,como piensa esa persona que cultural es que tenemos en comun y que Podemos hacer Junto.Para asi poder tener una Buena relation.
Gracias Yolanda!
My positive interaction with my daycare kids begin at the door at drop off time. A big smile, a high five and some days a hug. It sets the mood for the day.
I love that it starts at the door! You are intentionally getting off to a good start.
I love to include parents in our activities when possible, sending pictures or videos of their kids while being happy or just working. Also, I always try to let them know how the child’s day was and communicate at the end of the day if there’s something that needs attention.
It’s great to touch base at the end of the day, especially if you can share good news.
This course reinforced the importance of positive interactions with children. I found the serve and return section especially helpful and look forward to applying these strategies.
Excellent! The serve and return strategy is a great one to share with families. Thank you.
The infant I have in my program has become much more alert because I’m always talking to her as if she has asked me some important question. I respond to her cooing sometimes by repeating them or other times I would say something like, “Really! You did all of that last night and didn’t invite me? I asked you to invite me when you are doing these things”! She gets so excited!
Betty, this is a great story! You are making her feel like the most important person in the world, just what every child needs.
Getting to know that person a little more with each passing conversation and learning to adapt to them as a person with their unique perspective of life and living that life to their best ability.
It’s a process that takes time, but worth it!
I like to have an open communication with the parent as well as the children, when you talk to children openly you built trust. I also like to make face contact with them when talking for a stronger connection and better understanding.
I agree that face to face is the best way to connect, when possible. Yes, you are building trust by communicating openly.
Me gusta mucho hablar con los niño y trato de entender el lenguaje de cada uno especial los niño que necesitan ayuda por que usan mucho las señales con las manos.solo uso el teléfono si necesito hablar con el papa para que me ayude a entender a su hijo.
Liana, es una gran idea pedirles a los padres que ayuden a comprender a su hijo. ¡Gracias por compartir tus pensamientos!
The Family Child Care educator in the video used “junk mail”.
The educator’s reaction in the video is spontaneous but based on experience.
Something I might find outdoors: There’s a bird feeder by one of the windows of the daycare. I would use it as a learning moment. Bird watching will relax the child as well
The bird watching idea is wonderful! It connects us to nature and can be calming .
When I interact with another person I like to be an active listener, I don’t use my phone during the interaction. I look for common ground it helps for the conversation to flow naturally.
Varda, you are so right! Active listening is key to making the other person feel valued. The connection is stronger when you find common ground.
I love the smooth redirection , the educator used what she had on her which was her mail , she included the child with her without hesitating which made the child feel safe and comfortable enough to sit on her lap and fall asleep win win situation.
Exactly! It could have been a very different interaction, but the educator was empathetic and patient.
I thought this was a great reminder of how important it is to serve the children. However, the whole family. When parents and teachers work together, it benefits the child the most!
You are so right, Jasmine! Children notice when family members feel comfortable with the program. Engaging with families is a great opportunity to model positive interactions for the children.
Thank you Karen! I love the idea of using keys and all the areas for engagement that you mentioned. I am glad you included outdoor ideas too. You could do a whole curriculum project around keys!!
I enjoy interacting with the parents and children at the same time it is important for the children to see our interactions together , building trusting relationships with the parent and the child makes the child’s stay with you that much easier for all , in order for a child to communicate they have to feel comfortable with you .
Yes, talking with parents is a great opportunity to model positive interactions for children.
What I enjoy most about interacting with others is the reciprocal nature of these exchanges. In these interactions, we can share our ideas, thoughts, and feelings. I also appreciate having adult interactions at the end of each workday, especially after spending most of the day engaging positively with the children in my care.
Karen, well said. The everyday back and forth is important for adults too!
I enjoy talking face to face , to see the body language . It’s personal especially when you are talking about their children you can see and feel the sincerity in the interactions.
I agree. Phone calls and technology are great, but a face-to-face conversation is best!