The emotions and opinions that a child expresses during play can guide practitioners to identify their likes, dislikes and activity preferences. This will assist in accurately planning and implementing activities of varied interests and learning styles. For example, if you were to ask a child what type of activity they want to play and then set it out the same week, the child will feel as though their views are just as important. They will also gain a sense of belonging in the setting and realise they are being valued and respected. As a result children may reflect the practitioner's attitude towards them in their behaviour towards others. Showing children that they are valued and listening to their views allows them to respect themselves and be more confident, not just in their work but their daily routines too. They will be increasingly open minded and out spoken, therefore making it easier for practitioners to understand a child's wants and needs and successfully providing them.
Hannah Mortimer, author of various early years books and an educational psychologist, believed that young children should be allowed to have a say and be included in decision making when planning so practitioners can ensure that children have equal opportunities, feel involved and successful in their learning and play. They should be given activities and interventions to suit their interests and strengths. Therefore children will feel a greater sense of achievement when they recognise that their opinions were the source of their success.
You listen to your children's opinions.
The Early Years practitioner should always listen to children's views and value their opinions for a number of reasons, among which is because: it promotes individualism in the child as well as helping develop their confidence and self-esteem.
The book "Listen!" was written by Stephany S. Tolan.
listen to your music teacher for this
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yes he will!!!never listen to others opinions!!!never!!!
A well-educated mind is an open mind which will listen to all sides of an issue, and then calmly and carefully judge the merits of each. A hothead is one who loses his temper during a discussion, refusing to listen calmly to other opinions and, often shouting to try to intimidate others into agreeing with his view.
Spanking is abuse. If you have to use a belt. Its not abusive its just a way to get your childrens attention.
To deal with disagreements between a practitioner and young people, you might need to listen to both sides of each argument. Then, find a person to mediate the disagreement. This person should be a neutral party.
Listen to me. He tried to explain, but she would not listen. It is nice to listen to the birds singing. Quiet, I want to listen to the radio.
you should speak with him when he's calm. Dont ask him to listen to yu when you're in the middle of a fight