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Post by Admin on Sept 23, 2013 17:20:32 GMT -5
I have felt that their is a huge difference between child care and FDK programs as far as building a foundation of trust goes. I find that many teachers have the same expectations for the littlest JKs as they do the oldest SKs. I feel that many of the JKs are not building the emotional connection between caregiver and child. (I know we are not really 'caregivers', but at the same time, we are). I've been trying hard to build this foundation of trust with my class and really get to know them and accept them for who they are and adapt myself to accommodate their individual needs rather than force them through fear or bribery to be what I want them to be. However I find this creates conflict with the teachers I work with who want things more like "when i speak, you better listen". I am just wondering how others are feeling about this in their classrooms?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2013 19:15:44 GMT -5
I'm not sure what others feel a 'caregiver' is, but I feel a caregiver is someone who is responsible for a child's wellbeing, education, growth and development. It is crucial to form a bond and trust. With the foundation of trust children feel happier, more eager to learn, and listen to you. Remember if you give stability and trust they will give you the same respect. It can be very difficult with the class sizes, but with a consistent schedule, getting down to the child's level, and really interacting with each child makes a difference. Times have changed and with younger children in the school system teachers need to look at new ways of teaching rather then 'I speak, you listen'. Believe me, I've tried it with JK's...doesn't work. Keep trying it takes time to build that foundation. Some children it is easy to build a bond and others it takes a long time. Take the child's home life into consideration. If they have lived with false promises and/or don't have a stable home life, trust is something that you will have to work hard on getting from them. Hope I helped!  |
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Post by Admin on Sept 23, 2013 19:46:11 GMT -5
I agree 100% but my issue is I'm finding the teacher's expectations are not the same as mine which is making it hard to foster what I hope for the children. Wondering if others are finding their teaching partner has similar views.
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