Analyse The Importance Of Effective Listening For Children
Attentive listening is required no matter who you are communicating with. Letâ€TMs take children first of all. A key principle in developing a positive relationship with a child is to concentrate and listen carefully, responding in ways which let them feel they are understood. This is known as †̃active listeningâ€TM. Also, providing children with the format to engage in positive interactions, giving them time, respecting them as individuals and showing them they are valued and important within the school are vital components of relationship building. Other needs must also be considered.
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and positive self-esteem. It is also important that they feel accepted and loved for who they are as individuals and for us as adults to be considerate and fair. Maintaining positive relationships with adults in the learning environment will greatly benefit the children. Ensuring lines of high-quality communication is vital in effective relationship building. Overall, relationships have to be worked upon to gain two key principles, respect and trust. They can take a long time to build but can be destroyed quickly and easily if care isnâ€TMt taken.
Question: Question 3
Answer: There are many barriers that could effect the forming of relationships. We need to be sympathetic towards these barriers and adapt our communication style accordingly. Social background - the environment and circumstances that a child grows up in - gives children their experience. It is important to be mindful that the social status of one child may be very different to that of another therefore individual needs will be different and values and principles need to be respected. Individuals should never be stereotyped based on social background. Prejudices concerning the way someone looks or talks should be avoided. The way that children see others behave will effect their own behaviour. If they hear swearing at home they may choose to bring some of that language into school thinking it is acceptable. As a role model you need to ensure boundaries and limits relating to behaviour are communicated and consequences understood. As far as cultural and ethnic differences are concerned, the barriers are primarily around language. They are often complicated to understand and overcome as the line between acceptable and unacceptable can be blurred from one culture to another or within the same one where sub cultures are created through the existence of area specific barriers even in the same city. Dialects can give different meanings to the exact same words or phrases and we know that in order for communication to be effective, information must be exchanged between participants in such a way that the intended meaning is received. Therefore it is easy to see how communication can be made difficult by factors other than simply interacting with someone who has English as an additional
language.
In terms of professional background and thinking specifically about the working relationship between the class teacher and the teaching assistant (the former being a †̃professionalâ€TM and the latter not) it is important that the TA is not treated as inferior only carrying out menial tasks like washing paint pots. Similarly, the way children are spoken to by teacher and TA and the way children speak to them in return should be on the same level as far as respect goes. It is important that the learning environment provided is accessible to all children regardless of background and also that the activities provided for learning and play extend childrenâ€TMs understanding of other people from different backgrounds.
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Answer: Communication is absolutely key when building relationships with people of all ages. It is important to engage verbally with the person you are talking to as well as read signs such as tone of voice, eye contact and body language. Interpreting these messages can tell us a lot about a person. It is important that instructions are conveyed clearly and understood. We can establish the level of understanding by obtaining feedback for example, you can ask them to tell you what they are going to do. Showing respect by ensuring that power is equal across all participants is a key skill. You must actively listen to the views and opinions expressed, responding accordingly to reinforce that you are listening and that you understand. A sound knowledge of child development is crucial for effective communication with children and young people. A very important skill is the ability to use language that they will understand, without feeling patronised. This is known as pitching correctly i.e. appropriate to your audience. Asking questions is also a key factor in effective communication as it clarifies understanding. Finally, referring back to the previous question it could be considered a skill to possess an awareness of the differences in social and cultural background.
Question: Question 5
Answer: The style of communication needs to be adapted accordingly as children and young people have their own individual needs.
A child may only be capable of taking on board a limited number of instructions at once. Therefore, messages need to be simple and explicit using terms appropriate to the age of the child to ensure understanding. They should be short with perhaps only two directions. A young person on the other hand will be able to retain and act on multiple instructions. If you are asking someone to carry out a task then communication should take the form of clear instructions. When attempting to resolve a conflict, communication will be less about providing direction and more about listening to what participants are actually saying, ensuring the giving and receiving of information is equal. Once again it is important to use words that your audience will know. When communicating with someone who has English as an additional language (EAL), someone with special educational needs (SEN) or indeed a young child it is important to remember that we can use alternative methods of communication. For example, a visual timetable could be used where images represent learning objectives and replace either written or spoken language i.e. 123 for numeracy or ABC for literacy. People take on information and learn in different ways so it is important that communication is inclusive in the sense that it caters for people that respond
differently.
Question: Question 6
Answer: There are certainly similarities between the principles of communicating with adults and the principles of communicating with children/young people. No matter who our audience is, it is important that the language we use can be understood. Also, communication should always be clear and concise regardless of the recipient and we need to listen attentively and respond appropriately to whoever we are interacting with. In terms of differences and referring back to the previous question, a message delivered to a child would perhaps be shorter and simpler in comparison to an adult. For example, if you wanted a child to go to their peg, put on their coat and then come back to the classroom you should say so in explicit terms i.e. if you left off the final part of the instruction they may remain at their peg. You should not assume that something is obvious to a child. To an adult though this may seem patronising and you can probably take it for granted that certain pieces of information do not actually need to be said. Also, an adult will be able to retain multiple instructions delivered at the same time. If you asked an adult to tell you what you have asked them to do, as you may do with a child, this could also be patronising and seen as not giving credit and respect where it is due. The techniques for prompting appropriate responses will differ. When communicating with adults, another key difference versus children is around referring things to the appropriate person. For example, an information request beyond your knowledge and expertise from a colleague or communication differences with parents. Similarly, if school policies are disregarded and a sensitive situation needs handling regarding your interactions, you may need to seek guidance from above.
Children should feel safe and secure within the learning environment and receive praise and encouragement. The latter translates into increased confidence …show more content…
and positive self-esteem. It is also important that they feel accepted and loved for who they are as individuals and for us as adults to be considerate and fair. Maintaining positive relationships with adults in the learning environment will greatly benefit the children. Ensuring lines of high-quality communication is vital in effective relationship building. Overall, relationships have to be worked upon to gain two key principles, respect and trust. They can take a long time to build but can be destroyed quickly and easily if care isnâ€TMt taken.
Question: Question 3
Answer: There are many barriers that could effect the forming of relationships. We need to be sympathetic towards these barriers and adapt our communication style accordingly. Social background - the environment and circumstances that a child grows up in - gives children their experience. It is important to be mindful that the social status of one child may be very different to that of another therefore individual needs will be different and values and principles need to be respected. Individuals should never be stereotyped based on social background. Prejudices concerning the way someone looks or talks should be avoided. The way that children see others behave will effect their own behaviour. If they hear swearing at home they may choose to bring some of that language into school thinking it is acceptable. As a role model you need to ensure boundaries and limits relating to behaviour are communicated and consequences understood. As far as cultural and ethnic differences are concerned, the barriers are primarily around language. They are often complicated to understand and overcome as the line between acceptable and unacceptable can be blurred from one culture to another or within the same one where sub cultures are created through the existence of area specific barriers even in the same city. Dialects can give different meanings to the exact same words or phrases and we know that in order for communication to be effective, information must be exchanged between participants in such a way that the intended meaning is received. Therefore it is easy to see how communication can be made difficult by factors other than simply interacting with someone who has English as an additional
language.
In terms of professional background and thinking specifically about the working relationship between the class teacher and the teaching assistant (the former being a †̃professionalâ€TM and the latter not) it is important that the TA is not treated as inferior only carrying out menial tasks like washing paint pots. Similarly, the way children are spoken to by teacher and TA and the way children speak to them in return should be on the same level as far as respect goes. It is important that the learning environment provided is accessible to all children regardless of background and also that the activities provided for learning and play extend childrenâ€TMs understanding of other people from different backgrounds.
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Answer: Communication is absolutely key when building relationships with people of all ages. It is important to engage verbally with the person you are talking to as well as read signs such as tone of voice, eye contact and body language. Interpreting these messages can tell us a lot about a person. It is important that instructions are conveyed clearly and understood. We can establish the level of understanding by obtaining feedback for example, you can ask them to tell you what they are going to do. Showing respect by ensuring that power is equal across all participants is a key skill. You must actively listen to the views and opinions expressed, responding accordingly to reinforce that you are listening and that you understand. A sound knowledge of child development is crucial for effective communication with children and young people. A very important skill is the ability to use language that they will understand, without feeling patronised. This is known as pitching correctly i.e. appropriate to your audience. Asking questions is also a key factor in effective communication as it clarifies understanding. Finally, referring back to the previous question it could be considered a skill to possess an awareness of the differences in social and cultural background.
Question: Question 5
Answer: The style of communication needs to be adapted accordingly as children and young people have their own individual needs.
A child may only be capable of taking on board a limited number of instructions at once. Therefore, messages need to be simple and explicit using terms appropriate to the age of the child to ensure understanding. They should be short with perhaps only two directions. A young person on the other hand will be able to retain and act on multiple instructions. If you are asking someone to carry out a task then communication should take the form of clear instructions. When attempting to resolve a conflict, communication will be less about providing direction and more about listening to what participants are actually saying, ensuring the giving and receiving of information is equal. Once again it is important to use words that your audience will know. When communicating with someone who has English as an additional language (EAL), someone with special educational needs (SEN) or indeed a young child it is important to remember that we can use alternative methods of communication. For example, a visual timetable could be used where images represent learning objectives and replace either written or spoken language i.e. 123 for numeracy or ABC for literacy. People take on information and learn in different ways so it is important that communication is inclusive in the sense that it caters for people that respond
differently.
Question: Question 6
Answer: There are certainly similarities between the principles of communicating with adults and the principles of communicating with children/young people. No matter who our audience is, it is important that the language we use can be understood. Also, communication should always be clear and concise regardless of the recipient and we need to listen attentively and respond appropriately to whoever we are interacting with. In terms of differences and referring back to the previous question, a message delivered to a child would perhaps be shorter and simpler in comparison to an adult. For example, if you wanted a child to go to their peg, put on their coat and then come back to the classroom you should say so in explicit terms i.e. if you left off the final part of the instruction they may remain at their peg. You should not assume that something is obvious to a child. To an adult though this may seem patronising and you can probably take it for granted that certain pieces of information do not actually need to be said. Also, an adult will be able to retain multiple instructions delivered at the same time. If you asked an adult to tell you what you have asked them to do, as you may do with a child, this could also be patronising and seen as not giving credit and respect where it is due. The techniques for prompting appropriate responses will differ. When communicating with adults, another key difference versus children is around referring things to the appropriate person. For example, an information request beyond your knowledge and expertise from a colleague or communication differences with parents. Similarly, if school policies are disregarded and a sensitive situation needs handling regarding your interactions, you may need to seek guidance from above.