Respecting A Child's Sense Of Belonging

[emilyjflinn]

Hello,

I am a bit confused with my studies as the question states..
'Use information about the child’s background in an activity where you participated, or during an interaction to show you respect their belonging.'

I have 2 children in my centre;
one is 4yrs old and comes from an Irish background
the other is 8 months old and is Aboriginal

In the EYLF under Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Children develop a sense of belonging to groups and communities and an understanding of the reciprocal rights and responsibilities necessary for active community participation.

Educators promote this learning,
for example, when they:
•• promote a sense of community within the early childhood setting


Can this be used to help answer the question above and how can I promote a sense of community within the centre?

Websites have said that including the family in the service can help the child's belonging.

I am just a bit confused as to how I can answer this question, any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Lorina]

Yes, you can use your example... The following may also help:

How Children Achieve Learning Outcome 2.1

begin to recognize that they have a right to belong to many communities.
cooperate with others and negotiate roles and relationships in play episodes and group experiences.
take action to assist other children to participate in social groups.
broaden their understanding of the world in which they live.
express an opinion in matters that affect them.
build on their own social experiences to explore other ways of being.
participate in reciprocal relationships.
gradually learn to ‘read’ the behaviors of others and respond appropriately.
understand different ways of contributing through play and projects.
demonstrate a sense of belonging and comfort in their environments.
are playful and respond positively to others, reaching out for company and friendship.
contribute to fair decision-making about matters that affect them.

Ref: Children Achieving Outcomes

Hope this helps!

,
Lorina