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Valarie Charles Post 1

• 23 April 2021, 6:08 PM

1.4 Developing positive attitudes

I worked with a child with speech delay. The child parents would not accept the fact that the child had this problem. At times the child would I would  point to what she wanted or needed. In order to overcome this issue I encouraged the child to use her words to communicate her needs and wants by saying the word and have her repeat it. 

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Kristal Yarde-Morrison Post 2 in reply to 1

• 24 April 2021, 4:09 AM

Sometimes we as teachers need to overcome not just major issue - the child who's presenting the problem but the underlying issue- the parents inability to accept the child's problem. Both require teachers to display a double dose or a triple dose of positivity to assist the child. Great that you persevered and assisted the child! 

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Cherryann Noel Post 3 in reply to 1

• 27 April 2021, 6:31 PM

Hi Kristal,

Teachers must have positive attitudes and a willingness to reach each child where they are and help to move them towards their full potential. An understanding of the child and their background/ culture is of vital importance in helping the child. Research, a plan of intervention/ strategies, assistance from colleagues and parents are also important in ensuring that the child's needs are met.  

Good Job

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Lisa Mohammed Post 4 in reply to 3

• 28 April 2021, 12:18 AM

If a teacher cannot be positive in the classroom then he/she is failing. Even with children without special need to feel that positivity.