Guidance of Young Children Theories
Behaviour Theories Case Study
By: Rav Kang
February 22, 2014
Jan McGinn
Scenario
Page Number 245
Jess joined his friend Serena in the dress-up center, but she was finished playing and moved on, leaving Jess by himself. When they went out to the playground, Jess kept an eye out for Serena. When she approached the sandbox, Jess did a little singsong chant, “Serena wears glasses, stupid, stupid, glasses! Serena wears glasses…,” over and over (Marion, 2011, p. 245).
Theories
Rogerian:
A) The Rogerian theory suggests that people have the power to solve their own problems and that children can control their actions and judgements increasingly over time (Marion, 2012). Carl Rogers believed that the role of the adult is to be supportive and encouraging and guide the child towards their own abilities and competencies. This theory gives the child some independence and makes them feel they are in control.
B) An education assistant using the Rogerian perspective would believe that Jess and Serena are capable of solving their own problem but may need their support and guidance to come to a resolution. The assistant would have to think of a way to guide Jess and Serena towards a resolution, making sure that Jess and Serena feel in control of the situation and the resolution.
C) An Education Assistant using the Rogerian perspective would need to decide who owns the problem-the assistant, Jess or Serena. Then, based who owns the problem, choose either active listening or an I-message to help. The EA’s role would be to support Jess and Serena’s efforts and demonstrate acceptance and approval.
D) A direct quote I would use if I were addressing this situation would be, “Jess, I do not think Serena wants to play at the dress-up center anymore, I see that Serena is playing at the art center.” By saying this, I let Jess know that Serena does not want to play
By: Rav Kang
February 22, 2014
Jan McGinn
Scenario
Page Number 245
Jess joined his friend Serena in the dress-up center, but she was finished playing and moved on, leaving Jess by himself. When they went out to the playground, Jess kept an eye out for Serena. When she approached the sandbox, Jess did a little singsong chant, “Serena wears glasses, stupid, stupid, glasses! Serena wears glasses…,” over and over (Marion, 2011, p. 245).
Theories
Rogerian:
A) The Rogerian theory suggests that people have the power to solve their own problems and that children can control their actions and judgements increasingly over time (Marion, 2012). Carl Rogers believed that the role of the adult is to be supportive and encouraging and guide the child towards their own abilities and competencies. This theory gives the child some independence and makes them feel they are in control.
B) An education assistant using the Rogerian perspective would believe that Jess and Serena are capable of solving their own problem but may need their support and guidance to come to a resolution. The assistant would have to think of a way to guide Jess and Serena towards a resolution, making sure that Jess and Serena feel in control of the situation and the resolution.
C) An Education Assistant using the Rogerian perspective would need to decide who owns the problem-the assistant, Jess or Serena. Then, based who owns the problem, choose either active listening or an I-message to help. The EA’s role would be to support Jess and Serena’s efforts and demonstrate acceptance and approval.
D) A direct quote I would use if I were addressing this situation would be, “Jess, I do not think Serena wants to play at the dress-up center anymore, I see that Serena is playing at the art center.” By saying this, I let Jess know that Serena does not want to play