EACH OF THESE SECTION ARE TO BE PRESSENTED ON THE ASSIGNMENT FINAL TEMPLATE ATTACHED, PLEASE NOTE THE ASSIGNMENT FINAL TEMPLATE HAS 2081 WORDS, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ADD ADDITIONAL 2750 WORDS FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS IN EACH OF THE BELLOW SECTIONS.
Word limits and Instructions:
SECTION 3.1: INTRODUCTION OF THE CHILD 100 words
Please edit data in this section into paragraph form 100 words in total
SECTION 3.2: INTRODUCTION OF THE PARENT
Please edit data in this section into paragraph form 100 words in total
SECTION 3.3: INTRODUCTION OF THE EDUCATOR
Please edit data in this section into paragraph form 100 words in total
SECTION 3.4: INTRODUCTION OF THE CENTRE
Please edit data in this section into paragraph form 100 words in total
SECTION 4: INTERPRETATION COLUM 50 words in each 6 observations provided 300 words in total
Interpretation of each observation alongside the observation. The interpretation must relate to the observation questions.
There are many different behavioural cues you can look for that will help you decide if you are seeing a loving, nurturing, responsive and respectful relationship. Some of these are identified in your Sims & Hutchins text. These include behaviours such as (but not limited to):
Responding to cues Interactional synchrony Expressions of warmth Physical contact Positive language Handles for attachment Social referencing
Other behavioural cues you need to look for in your observations are as follows:
1. Adult Sensitivity
Facial Expression
Is the adult’s expression alert, actively attentive, responsive to the situation. With an infant adult may exaggerate normal facial expressions. With an older infant engaged in toy play adult is alert with low key supportive expressions reflecting activity changes. Is the adult attracting and maintaining the infant’s attention either to the self or the activity?
Vocal expression
Is the adult voice warm, slow, gentle, rhythmic, adjusted for the infant’s age and state or mood? Is the adult using voice to attract and maintain infant’s attention?
Position and body contact
Are the adult and infant seated comfortably with physical access to each other and the toys? Can the adult see the infant’s face/ Can the infant easily reach the adult? Does the position facilitate involvement with the toys and with each other?
Expression of affection
Is the adult demonstrating vocal, visual or kinaesthetic warmth of any type, eg gentle patting, stroking, tender holding, murmuring, smiling, joint laughter? Is the adult expressing pleasure in the infant in a way the infant could perceive?
Pacing of turns
Is the adult timing his/her turns on the basis of signals or cues from the infant in an attempt to create a turn taking dialogue? Is the adult giving the infant time to respond? Does the interaction show smooth turn taking with the adult response being related to the infant’s behaviour?
Control
The adult or the infant may choose the activity. Is the adult clearly enjoying the activity and taking turns with the infant? Is the adult adapting his/her wishes to the infant’s? Does the interaction appear to be free of control from either participant?
Choice of activity
Is the activity feasible and enjoyable as presented? Does the adult provide sufficient scaffolding to ensure the infant participates and enjoys the activity?
1. Infant co-cooperativeness
Facial expression
Is the infant attending to the activity and showing no avoidance of eye-contact? Does the infant’s expression range from alert, serious concentration to playfulness?
Vocal expression
Does the infant respond to the adult voice with increased attention, vocalisation and perhaps excitement?
Position and body contact
Does the infant use his/her access to toys? Is the infant comfortable? Does the infant respond with at least acceptance if not pleasure to the adult contact?
Expression of affection
Does the infant appear happy? Does the infant initiate or prolong contact with the adult?
Pacing of turns
Does the infant accept adult initiations? Does the infant also initiate turns? Are there smooth, alternating turns in this interaction?
Control
Does the infant respond with willing involvement and a lack of resistance to adult suggestions?
Choice of activity
Does the infant respond with acceptance of the activity? Is prolonged interest demonstrated?
interpretations may refer to theory and the Early Years Learning Framework.
SECTION 4.1: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHILD AND PARENT 25 words
SECTION 4.2: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHILD AND NON-PARENT 25 words
SECTION 5: SUMMARY AND LINK TO THEORY 600 words
Explaining what the observations tell you about the relationships the child has with the parent and with the educator. Are there similarities and differences in the two relationships? Relate what is written to theory (in particular you will need to look at Attachment theory, Erikson’s theory, and you should draw onBronfenbrenner’s ecological theory as well).
SECTION 6: FACTORS IMPACTING ON THE RELATIONSHIPS 600 words
Use Bronfenbrenner’s theory to identify factors in each layer of the ecosystem that are impacting on the relationships recorded in observations between child and parent, and child and educator.
SECTION 7.1 and 7.2: RECOMMENDATION FOR PLANNING 150 words in total
Think about what opportunities the early childhood environment provides that could be used to support the relationship between parent/child and educator/child.
1: For educators to provide opportunities for [child’s pseudonym] to build and maintain a caring and responsive relationship with [nominated parent - pseudonym]
Our Actions: For educators to provide opportunities for [child’s name] to ….
Explanation of choice of Action:
Strategies to address chosen action:
Strategy 1: Role of Adult in Strategy 1:
Explanation of chosen strategy:
Strategy 2: Role of Adult in Strategy 2:
Explanation of chosen strategy:
Strategy 3: Role of Adult in Strategy 3:
Explanation of chosen strategy:
Strategy 4: Role of Adult in Strategy 4:
Explanation of chosen strategy:
SECTION 8.1: REFLECTION ON A DISCUSSION YOU WOULD HAVE WITH THE PARENT RELATING TO OBSERVATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS 100 words
SECTION 8.2: REFLECTION ON A DISCUSSION YOU WOULD HAVE WITH THE EDUCATOR RELATING TO OBSERVATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS 100 words
SECTION 8.3: REFLECTION ON THE STRATAGIES FROM SECTION 7.1 TO SUPPORT PARENT/CHILD RELATIONSHIP 100 words
SECTION 8.4: REFLECTION ON STRATAGIES FROM SECTION 7.2TO SUPPORT EDUCATOR/CHILD RELATIONSHIP 100 words
SECTION 9: CONCLUSION 200 words
Key learnings
Your strengths
Your weaknesses
How you will address your weaknesses
SECTION 10: REFERENCE LIST minimum of 8 references.