Unit 301 PC 301.2 - Respond to Children in a way that shows how you value

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HOW TO RESPOND TO CHLDREN IN A WAY THAT SHOWS YOU VALUE WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY AND THE TYPE OF BEHAVIOUR THAT COULD SHOW THAT YOU DO NOT VALUE THIER IDEAS AND FEELINGS

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Also, the how you respond to show you value children part should be able to be covered in an observation or by writting a personal statement!x


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[kaz67]

giving them your full attention when they are talking to you, shows that you value what they say, and if you were to ignore them when they were trying to speak and ignoring any ideas shows that you do not value them.

[janeb]

Sustained shared thinking is the perfect way to show that you listen to children and value their contribution.
- take turns to join in with the conversation and don't dominate
-get down to the child's eye level
-listen to them, watch their body language and respond with facial expressions
-give the child time to think of the words they need for their idea or response and don't rush in with your own words. Wait and wait a bit more - give them plenty of time!
- stimulate their ideas by sharing your own experiences or suggesting ways forward - but don't take over or tell them their ideas are wrong. Respect their ideas.
- show genuine interest in their ideas and interests