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CHCIC301E - Interact effectively with children

Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 11:21 am
by _DrEaM_
I was just wondering if you could help me with an assessment. I’m not sure if what I'm writing is correct or not.
The question is:
Using verbal and/or non-verbal communication write a carer response to each scenario.
Give a reason for your response: Why did you respond this way? What were you trying to develop? Encourage?

Scenario A: Liza (3 yrs) rushes into the room and announces that she has a new puppy.
Answer:
Verbal/non-verbal response: The carer takes the time to listen to Liza and asks her questions about her new puppy. The carer uses eye contact to show Liza that she it listening.
Reason for response: This shows Liza’s that the carer is interested in what she has to say and is a valued member of the centre.

Scenario B: Ollie (4.9 yrs) is lying on the cushions in book corner. He looks as though he has been crying.
Answer:
Verbal/non-verbal response: Approach Ollie and kneel down at his level and ask him what happened, using a gentle soft tone.
Reason: To show that Ollie is cared about and that the carer is interested in what happened and solving any problems.

Scenario C: Ava (4 mths) is having her nappy changed. She is looking intensely at the carer.
Answer:
Verbal/non-verbal response: The carer smiles at Ava and engages in a game of peeka-boo.
Reason: Carer is encouraging the development of language, by promoting Ava to experiment with sounds.

Scenario D: Cassie (5 mths) is sitting on the floor propped up by pillows. She has been waving her arms about, batting at a number of soft toys hanging from a frame, gurgling happily to herself. As she sees the carer approaching she smiles and squeals loudly.
Answer:
Verbal/non-verbal response:
Reason:

Scenario E: Zennie (3.6 yrs) speaks only Cantonese. She has been attending the centre for four months and has settled well. She participates in all activities ad attempts to communicate using Cantonese and gestures. This morning she has spent quite a long time completing a collage. Zennie takes you by the hand and leads you to her work. She points to her collage and looks up at you, smiling.
Answer:
Verbal/non-verbal response: Return the smile and use hand gestures to say well done. E.g. clapping, thumbs up. Also say “well done” and attempt to speak to her using simple english phrases.
Reason: Using hand gestures allows for Zennie to understand and by including coordinating english words, it will help to develop his english vocabulary.

Scenario F: Britt (7 yrs) arrives at the out of school hours program looking upset. She throws her bag down and slumps onto a chair. ‘I hate school!’
Answer:
Verbal/non-verbal response: Ask Britt why she hates school.
Reason: To understand why she hates school.

Re: CHCIC301E - Interact effectively with children

Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 5:59 pm
by fchaudari76
I think you have answered these very well you just missed out Scenario D - in that situation I would get down to Cassie's level and smile at her and say hello and say things like you are happy ..look at all these toys etc the reason being obviously responding to her joy of seeing you and to like the previous scenario develop language skills

Good job though, you seem to understand what is being asked perfectly and have given some excellent answers

Re: CHCIC301E - Interact effectively with children

Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 10:37 pm
by _DrEaM_
Thanks.

Re: CHCIC301E - Interact effectively with children

Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 1:36 pm
by fchaudari76
no probs, always happy to help