The Environment Rating Scale is an incredibly useful tool when utilized properly. It gives clear-cut, clean guidelines for a school/daycare environment and an overall decent idea of what a healthy, happy atmosphere looks like.
When using the scale for the first time it may seem imposing because there is just so much information to address and process. I think to avoid being overwhelmed by it is to simply use it over and over again until it becomes second nature. It is an impressive tool that should not be taken lightly. The scale covers just about every possible factor in what makes an environment a nurturing environment for children as it covers everything from the children’s emotional needs to their safety and health needs. The scale is specific and leaves very little to the imagination, as it is descriptive and able to give plenty of examples. While it safe to say that it is an remarkable tool it is not without it’s flaws. Among which is that is it almost impossible to reach a perfect …show more content…
I learned that a program can still have a lower score and be a spectacular environment for children to discover things about the world, people, and themselves. I think the most important part of the whole scale (the relationship/interaction sections) was shown brilliantly in the program I visited and in that regard I wouldn’t change a thing. I felt like I understood what made a program successful and that it took both the physical environment and the emotional environment. One without the other could possibly be detrimental to a young child. But I found it to be a fascinating, informative (even if sometimes overwhelming), and helpful experience in which I hope to grow for the better.
Observation 1: Naturalistic and Anecdotal
Benet Landon
CHDV 104
Palomar College
Abstract
The following paper is a record of a five-year-old girl’s actions and behaviors in the toy aisle at a Target in
When using the scale for the first time it may seem imposing because there is just so much information to address and process. I think to avoid being overwhelmed by it is to simply use it over and over again until it becomes second nature. It is an impressive tool that should not be taken lightly. The scale covers just about every possible factor in what makes an environment a nurturing environment for children as it covers everything from the children’s emotional needs to their safety and health needs. The scale is specific and leaves very little to the imagination, as it is descriptive and able to give plenty of examples. While it safe to say that it is an remarkable tool it is not without it’s flaws. Among which is that is it almost impossible to reach a perfect …show more content…
I learned that a program can still have a lower score and be a spectacular environment for children to discover things about the world, people, and themselves. I think the most important part of the whole scale (the relationship/interaction sections) was shown brilliantly in the program I visited and in that regard I wouldn’t change a thing. I felt like I understood what made a program successful and that it took both the physical environment and the emotional environment. One without the other could possibly be detrimental to a young child. But I found it to be a fascinating, informative (even if sometimes overwhelming), and helpful experience in which I hope to grow for the better.
Observation 1: Naturalistic and Anecdotal
Benet Landon
CHDV 104
Palomar College
Abstract
The following paper is a record of a five-year-old girl’s actions and behaviors in the toy aisle at a Target in