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Glory Amarali Post 1

• 27 April 2021, 6:42 AM

Activity 1.4 Developing Positive Attitudes

I remembered having observed a young child in my practicum assigned class. The child had a speech delay. One day in the Science Centre the child was unable to request that he wanted to use the magnifying glass, so he grabbed away the magnifying glass from his peer and pushed her.

The girl's parents heard of the incident and suggested that this child should be removed from the Centre and attend a special school. However, I was able to speak to the parents and help them understand that all children must be afforded an opportunity to learn, and that no child must be excluded because of their special need. Eventually, this particular child with the speech delay was able to develop and use expressive language to state his requests. I assisted the teachers at this preschool in research and implemented strategies base on expressive language. The strategies greatly assisted this particular child in expressive language. All children must be given extra support to help them achieve.

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Cherryann Noel Post 2 in reply to 1

• 27 April 2021, 5:17 PM

Hello Glory,

I like the manner in which you handled the parents of the little girl. Most times parents are unaware and do not understand the various disabilities that affect children, hence the reaction. They need to be educated, which is where the teacher comes in also. 

Research  and Observation are key factors when planning interventions. Observation helps the teacher to gain a clear understanding of the children, so as to better plan to meet each of their need and ensure that all are given equal opportunities in the learning environment. 

Good post.

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Ann Beddoe Post 3 in reply to 1

• 28 April 2021, 12:31 AM

That situation was well handled Gloria. You were able to take command of the situation in a professional manner. You also assisted in researching strategies to assist the teachers for future instances of that nature.