CHCCN302A - Scenarios on Shy, Comfortable & Outgoing Child

[Bekster76]

Your Assignment Module Number and Heading: (CHCCN302A) Provide care for children
Your Assignment Type: Case Scenario
Currently Working in Childcare? No
Your knowledge: Basic Knowledge

Your Question?

The child enters the room being carried by mum. The child is crying and holding on around mum’s neck. Mum approaches a staff member and says ‘Can you take her/him?’ The staff member removes the child’s hand from around his/her mum’s neck. The child’s mum runs out the door.
The child lies curled up on the floor crying. When staff approaches, she/he shouts ‘I want my Mum!’
1. How would you react to this scenario if the child was one who:
a. SOften acted shy?
b. Was usually comfortable in the environment?
c. Is usually outgoing?

b)

The child (4 yrs) sits down at the puzzle table and chooses a puzzle. After about 2 minutes of trying to get the pieces in, he pushes the puzzle off the table onto the floor. The caregiver goes over to the table, picks up the puzzle and asks what is wrong. The child says ‘I can’t do it, it’s dumb!’ Gets up and leaves.
3. How would you react to this scenario if the child was one who:
a. Often acted shy?
b. Was usually comfortable in the environment?
c. Is usually outgoing?

c)

The child arrives and looks withdrawn. She/he yells at another child and refuses to sit at group time. She/he pushes toys off tables and spends a lot of the morning fighting with the child she/he normally plays with.
5. How would you react to this scenario if the child was one who:
a. Often acted shy?
b. Was usually comfortable in the environment?
c. Is usually outgoing?

d)

Would you react differently for each child? If so why?[/i]

What is your answer so far or What have you done so far as an attempt to solve this question?
My answers are as follows:

CS1.
Q1.
a) If the child was generally shy I would develop strategies to deal with separation anxiety. They may be feeling overwhelmed or uncomfortable in the child care environment. There may also be underlying factors for the child’s behaviour such as being tired, feeling unwell, a change in routine, family issues etc. The best thing I can do as a caregiver is understand and accept the feelings of the child.
Some things that I would do to alleviate the child’s distress would be:
• respect the child’s feelings and allow them to express themselves and let them know that their emotions are real.
• I would offer comfort to the child. Reassure them that it is okay to cry or feel upset and let them know that I am there for them if they need me.
• Distract the child from their outburst by talking about what great things they will be doing during that day and try and engage them in an activity that they enjoy
b) If the child was generally comfortable in the environment I would be looking at the same factors above such as being tired, upset, feeling ill. I would talk to the child about their feelings and acknowledge their emotions. I would encourage them to talk about why they are upset.
c) If the child was usually outgoing I would react the same way as a) & b) above

CS2.
Q3.
a) Acknowledge and accept the child’s feelings of frustration and anger. Let them know that it is acceptable that they would feel like this when they are trying to do something difficult but encourage them to ask for assistance rather than behaving inappropriately and throwing the puzzle. Offer to work with the child to complete the puzzle together and give praise to the child for completing or attempting the puzzle and not giving up. If the child refuses to complete the activity then let them know that this is also okay and that maybe we could try it again together later. Also ensure that the puzzle is age appropriate.
b) Per a)
c) Per b)

CS3.
Q5.
a) Remain calm at all times and acknowledge the fact that the child is feeling angry and wants to be left alone. I would not use any negative language or actions but simply look for a way to help the child calm down and facilitate their need for exclusion until they are ready to participate with the other children. I believe, rather than attacking the child and disciplining the child for their negative behaviour, that it would be more beneficial to the child to calm them down and redirect their attention to a positive experience. It is easier to communicate with the child when they are calm about what is the right way to treat their peers and not when they are angry or frustrated.
b) As per a)
c) As per b)

CS3.
Q6.
As per CS1 Q2.
In this situation while I acknowledge that all children are unique and react differently in times of distress and have their own individual needs I don’t see why I would approach a shy child, or a normally comfortable child or an outgoing child any differently. They are all experiencing the same emotions regardless of their different personalities and my main priority for all of them would be to calm them down, provide care and attention and redirect them to a positive experience.

Description and Message:
I feel the questions are a little bit repetative and have the same answers but I'm worried if I submit my answers that they may not be sufficiently answered. Any opinions or advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Lorina]

The questions do seem a bit repetitive, only the situation changes.... In each circumstance I'll probably do the same thing. So you're on the right track with your response. I found some information on supporting shy children. Maybe you can add some of this information in your response.

http://www.une.edu.au/bcss/psychology/j ... hyness.php

Hope this helps,

,
L.A

[Lorina]

The questions do seem a bit repetitive, only the situation changes.... In each circumstance I'll probably do the same thing. So you're on the right track with your response. I found some information on supporting shy children. Maybe you can add some of this information in your response.

http://www.une.edu.au/bcss/psychology/j ... hyness.php

Hope this helps,

,
L.A