1. What is the perspective and needs of each individual involved in the scenario, teacher, parent, child, etc?
Parent perspective and needs: there is a concern that her child will not be ready for kindergarten next year based on a play program that school is offered currently.
Teacher perspective: children need to learn in a natural setting at their own rates.
Teacher Dilemmas:
*Because of her ethical pledge to children, she does not practice testing preschool children
*Need to find methods to help parents feel comfortable about their child's growth
*Need to assist parents understand the support that the early care program provides for children entering kindergarten
Child needs to grow in a safe, healthy, nurturing environment. Also, child …show more content…
Later, I was told by one of kindergarten’s teachers that the only prerequisite for kindergarten was age. If the child is the proper age to attend, he/she can attend and no school can decline the child. The test is only estimation that that assists the school to find out the child’s strengths and areas that need extra support or growth. Evaluating the children’s needs before the beginning of school helps teachers get ready for the variety of learners who will be in their classrooms, and helps schools assign the right solutions for students.” (Wait for the parent’s response)
After I talked about testing, I would mention the philosophy of the program and value of play to the parent. “Ms. Jennifer, in our program, children choose activities according to their recent interests. We have different sections that children can choose. There are kitchens, science area, water table, reading nook, space with blocks and other toys, or dramatic …show more content…
As teachers, we should respect the parents’ concerns. At the same time, we should also allow the parents to know what their children really need before kindergarten to ease the worries of the parent.
6. List specifically from the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct the principle or ideal from Ethical Responsibilities to Children that is the basis of your answer and explain why you chose that principle or ideal.
1-1.12 To work with families to provide a safe and smooth transition as children and families move from one program to another. The thrill of going to “big kid school” can be exciting, challenging, scary and confusing all at once. Children usually pick up on their parents’ attitudes so we as teachers have the responsibility to help the children and families move from one program to another smoothly. Teachers can help by talking about school in a positive way by sharing their own stories about kindergartens.
Principle P 1.5 We shall use appropriate assessment systems, which comprise numerous sources of information, to offer information on children’s learning and
Parent perspective and needs: there is a concern that her child will not be ready for kindergarten next year based on a play program that school is offered currently.
Teacher perspective: children need to learn in a natural setting at their own rates.
Teacher Dilemmas:
*Because of her ethical pledge to children, she does not practice testing preschool children
*Need to find methods to help parents feel comfortable about their child's growth
*Need to assist parents understand the support that the early care program provides for children entering kindergarten
Child needs to grow in a safe, healthy, nurturing environment. Also, child …show more content…
Later, I was told by one of kindergarten’s teachers that the only prerequisite for kindergarten was age. If the child is the proper age to attend, he/she can attend and no school can decline the child. The test is only estimation that that assists the school to find out the child’s strengths and areas that need extra support or growth. Evaluating the children’s needs before the beginning of school helps teachers get ready for the variety of learners who will be in their classrooms, and helps schools assign the right solutions for students.” (Wait for the parent’s response)
After I talked about testing, I would mention the philosophy of the program and value of play to the parent. “Ms. Jennifer, in our program, children choose activities according to their recent interests. We have different sections that children can choose. There are kitchens, science area, water table, reading nook, space with blocks and other toys, or dramatic …show more content…
As teachers, we should respect the parents’ concerns. At the same time, we should also allow the parents to know what their children really need before kindergarten to ease the worries of the parent.
6. List specifically from the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct the principle or ideal from Ethical Responsibilities to Children that is the basis of your answer and explain why you chose that principle or ideal.
1-1.12 To work with families to provide a safe and smooth transition as children and families move from one program to another. The thrill of going to “big kid school” can be exciting, challenging, scary and confusing all at once. Children usually pick up on their parents’ attitudes so we as teachers have the responsibility to help the children and families move from one program to another smoothly. Teachers can help by talking about school in a positive way by sharing their own stories about kindergartens.
Principle P 1.5 We shall use appropriate assessment systems, which comprise numerous sources of information, to offer information on children’s learning and