1) Visual Communication - learn by observation, recall what they have seen, can follow written or drawn instruction, likes to read, uses written notes, benefits by visualizing, watching TV/video/films
2) Auditory Communication - prefers listening and taking notes, listens for patterns, can recall what they have heard, can follow oral directions, repeats words aloud for memorization, uses oral language effectively
3) Kinesthetic Communication - learn through experience and physical activity, benefits from demostration, learn from teaching others what they know
I can reach parents by using all 3 of these communication types. Parents that are visual will benefit from newsletters, bulletin boards, handouts, t-shirts and hats, student mailboxes and scrapbooks. Parents that are auditory will benefit from face to face communication, oral directions, hearing stories outloud, listening to tapes or CDs or by group discussion. Parents that are kinesthetic will benefit from playing games, reading body language/gestures, discussion while moving or yelling at you while your driving away. (I had to throw that one in).
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Chapter 7 - Discussion
Visual Communication Techniques
We communicate a positive and professional image through the use of logos, name tags, letterhead, t-shirts and hats, student mailboxes, motivational charts, awards and diplomas, bulletin boards, staff biographies, scrapbooks, a family resource library and a suggestion box.
A logo is usually synbolic or pictorial in nature and may have components of the center name incorporated within it. Name tags convey professionalism and facilitate communication. They are also an important feature to maintain safety and security within the center. Letterheads give important documents a professional appearance. Letterhead is also an extra touch of professionalism that makes a positive impression. T-Shirts and hats are a good way to advertise your center. Parents love receiving these tokens as your appreciation. Student mailboxes are an effective communication system for ensuring families receive handouts and newsletters. They are also a great place to put childrens finished projects. A motivational chart is helps to break down the day into specific time frames. At the completion of each time frame, the child recieves a sticker for each successfully completed portion of the day. Children are often proud of their accomplishments throughout the day and eager to show off the stickers they received to their families. Working together, the family and teacher can support the child in their acquisition of new skills. Awards and diplomas are a great way of having accomplishments recognized. Acceptance and recognition of special quailities and talents can make a profound difference in the self-esteem of a developing child. Bulletin boards are low-tech but effective ways to communicate with each person that enter the door of the center. There are typically three types of bulletin boards - program specific, center wide, and staff specific. The purpose of each bulletin board is to provide an easy way for the audience to access important information. A scrapbook is a great way to share a child's everyday happenings by pictures. Children love to look through and share these pictures with family members and families are able to get a better sense of your program. A family resource library is a great way to pool relevant materials and to share with families all the resourses that you have. This source lets your families know that you are concerned about all aspects of your families well being - not just their academic growth. For informal and anonymous feedback a suggestion box is a great communication tool. Families can choose to sign their comments or to leave comments annonymous. These are all great visual communication techniques.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Journal 7 - What not to wear
I believe when you work in the professional world you should dress accordingly. How you dress reflects back on your center. Whatever image you want your center to project (neat and professional or sloppy) may be the first impression families have. If you dress sloppy, that image would reflect that you just don't care and then families may think that's how your center is run. So it is very, very important to dress appropriately.
Chapter 5 - Discussion
It is so important to have a handbook. This is where your procedures and policies are stated. The handbook is one of your first impressions and projects your centers image and also reflects your center's professionalism. The handbook will be a very important vehicle of communication. Your mission and philosophy will be stated in it. Also new families can get a feel of and learn a little about the staff members that work there. You can put a little about all the staff that work there in it.
The most important part of the handbook is the Introduction, Policies and Procedures, Curriculum and the extras.
1) Introduction: this is where you welcome your reader, include strenghts of your center which sets you apart from other centers in your area. The introduction is another place to explain your philosophy on child care. This is also an area you can provide families with background information about your teaching staff. This section is also where you can state your center's goals and objectives. Your introduction should provide families with a solid background of who you are and what you believe in.
2) Policies and Procedures: this is a very crucial part of your handbook. The policy and procedure section will keep your families well-informed to what your rules and regulations are.. This is where they will find answers to a variety of questions. This section also tell your families what you emergency policies and procedures are and what steps you take in each. This area states your operation hours and the importance of prompt arrival and pickup, what forms are necessary for enrollment, what your discipline policy is, your policies for treating injuries and what your sick child procedures are.
3) Curriculum: this area of your handbook should describe each age groups developmental and educational needs. This area should include information on the typical level of social and emotional de- velopment displayed by each specific age group, curriculum objectives, areas of instruction and sample daily schedule.
4)Extras: this area describes what makes your center stand out from all the rest. This is where you would include what extracurricular programs you offer. You can also include information on tuition and registration for these programs.
The most important part of the handbook is the Introduction, Policies and Procedures, Curriculum and the extras.
1) Introduction: this is where you welcome your reader, include strenghts of your center which sets you apart from other centers in your area. The introduction is another place to explain your philosophy on child care. This is also an area you can provide families with background information about your teaching staff. This section is also where you can state your center's goals and objectives. Your introduction should provide families with a solid background of who you are and what you believe in.
2) Policies and Procedures: this is a very crucial part of your handbook. The policy and procedure section will keep your families well-informed to what your rules and regulations are.. This is where they will find answers to a variety of questions. This section also tell your families what you emergency policies and procedures are and what steps you take in each. This area states your operation hours and the importance of prompt arrival and pickup, what forms are necessary for enrollment, what your discipline policy is, your policies for treating injuries and what your sick child procedures are.
3) Curriculum: this area of your handbook should describe each age groups developmental and educational needs. This area should include information on the typical level of social and emotional de- velopment displayed by each specific age group, curriculum objectives, areas of instruction and sample daily schedule.
4)Extras: this area describes what makes your center stand out from all the rest. This is where you would include what extracurricular programs you offer. You can also include information on tuition and registration for these programs.
Journal - 6
The confidentiality code was violated with the mother when the old school transfered Eric's medical and educational records to the new school. These records should have never left the old school. The 2nd way the confidentiality code was violated was when the director had a conversation about Eric with his old teacher. This was personal information that should have never been shared. The confidentiality code was violated with the child when the old teacher discussed Eric's physical limitations and behavioral problems with the new director. The code of employees maintaining the highest degree of confidentiality when handling family and children affairs was definitely violated. This showed a lack of professionalism. There should not have been a discussion concerning Eric's disability between the two directors prior to his enrollment. This meeting should have included Eric's mother with her total approval of both directors being there.
I think a conversation with Eric's classmates prior to Eric starting class would have eased the childrens curiosity about Eric's physical limitations. That way the children could have asked the teacher questions and she could have reassured them. This would have helped the transition to a new classroom for Eric easier. Another way of easing Eric's transistion would be to have let Eric bring some comforts of home ( his stuffed Elmo for naptime and his pirates for show and tell. No teacher should EVER label a child bad! This made me angry when I read it.
The teacher's conversation at the resturant was very inappropriate. It was violating the confidentiality code and there should have been disciplinary actions taken.. If this conversation happened in the staff lounge that would have been appropriate because the conversation was inside of the center.
As a director, I would have reprimanded the teachers. I would have stressed the importance of the confidentiality code and it's in place for a reason.
If I was the mother, I would not have wanted to leave my child at this school. The teachers will have preconceived ideas about the child and he will not get a fair chance. It's very evident that change does not go well with Eric. He needs as much stability as he can get. He also needs the love, trust, understanding and respect of the same caregiver. You know he must have some tremondous fears and needs a loving adult to help him with this.
I think a conversation with Eric's classmates prior to Eric starting class would have eased the childrens curiosity about Eric's physical limitations. That way the children could have asked the teacher questions and she could have reassured them. This would have helped the transition to a new classroom for Eric easier. Another way of easing Eric's transistion would be to have let Eric bring some comforts of home ( his stuffed Elmo for naptime and his pirates for show and tell. No teacher should EVER label a child bad! This made me angry when I read it.
The teacher's conversation at the resturant was very inappropriate. It was violating the confidentiality code and there should have been disciplinary actions taken.. If this conversation happened in the staff lounge that would have been appropriate because the conversation was inside of the center.
As a director, I would have reprimanded the teachers. I would have stressed the importance of the confidentiality code and it's in place for a reason.
If I was the mother, I would not have wanted to leave my child at this school. The teachers will have preconceived ideas about the child and he will not get a fair chance. It's very evident that change does not go well with Eric. He needs as much stability as he can get. He also needs the love, trust, understanding and respect of the same caregiver. You know he must have some tremondous fears and needs a loving adult to help him with this.
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