Reflective Practice Guidance Logs -1-

Part 1 Objective Observation

(Clearly identify the problem. Examine the context of the problem)

Date: September 30th 2011 During out door play I was sitting in a circle interacting and playing with three children. I listened to what T.C the first child had to say and then I diverted my attention to the other children who were also talking to me (T.C) walked up to me using his right hand slapped me directly on my face. The following week, I decided to talk to T.C sharing with him how It made me feel when he hits me. I got down to T.C eye level and in a calm soft but stern tone I said T.C I dont like it when you hit me, it really hurts my feeling and when you raise your hand and feet striking me I really, really dont like it your are hurting me and that makes me very sad. T.C then bend his head down to the floor I immediately ask T.C do you understand what am saying T.C then nodded his head up and down, I then reassured him that we can have one and one time to do an activity together whenever he needed.

Part 2 Decision
(Clearly identify the guidance strategy and state why the chosen strategy is appropriate for this child and the situation) (Provide Reference)

I choose to use I message guidance strategy. The reason why I chose this strategy and felt it was appropriate for this situation with T.C was that It allowed me to express my feeling to T.C describing specifically to him how his behavior affected me. Giving me a chance to ask the child how we can change things, making the situation more acceptable. Setting and reinforcing limits so that the child knows what acceptable not acceptable behavior are. According GUIDING YOUNG CHILDREN by ELENAOR REYNOLDS I, messages are used when teachers has problem with a behavior/ action of a child/children setting and enforcing limits.

Part 3 Actions
(Clearly discuss your actions (what you did and said), the childs response and the results of the guidance strategy)

I went in early one morning because I knew that the T.C parent brings him to daycare early so that I may have some one and one time with him without the distraction of having many children around. First I greeted T.C with warm hugs and kisses and during spontaneous play between us I reminded him of the incident and in a calm soft but stern tone I said T.C I dont like it when you hit me it really hurts my feeling and when you raise your hand and feet striking me I really dont like that. T.C then bend his head down to the floor I immediately ask T.C do you understand what am saying he then nodded his head up and down I then reassured him that we can have one and one time to do an activity together whenever he needed. The result was effective because to present day we have not had any problem with him hitting me. Part 4 Reflection
(Clearly discuss your strengths and needs and the changes that you would make if needed) Strengths Needs

Communicate my feeling describing to the child how his behavior affected me. Setting limits giving information to the child setting boundaries and explaining to the child why this behavior not acceptable letting him know the consequences to his behavior. Expressing my feeling to child stating what the problem was. Giving the child other options on how we can change thing to make the situation more acceptable. Rather than focusing on what he did wrong.

I needed to address the problem sooner. I needed not show how scared I was. I needed to share and involve the other children that were around so as another child does not follow but learn why we do not hit or hurt one another. I need to not ignore the problem as to avoid it from happening a second time.

Discuss the changes that you would make and why you would make them. (If any) The changes I would have made to deal with the Childs behavior would be to address the problem the same time it happen avoid giving the child another opportunity to strike me a second time. I would try not to show fear. I would have tried putting my hands up indicating stop so that the child does not hit me setting limits. I would also include the children who was present and saw T.C behaviors explaining to them why we do not raise our hand to strike others that this behavior hurts other is not an acceptable behavior that we do not hurt each other. How would you PREVENT this from happening next time The way I would prevent this from happening the next time is to deal with the problem addressing it at the

very instant it happen setting limits.

Supervising ECE signature Dear ECE supervising Teacher: Please read and review the guidance log. Select the aproprate box below. o o o This log is accurate based on your observations. This log is somewhat accurate. Please explain: ________________________________________________ This loge is not accurate based on your observations. Agency Name: _______________________________________ Phone Number: ______________________________________ Name of ECE: (Please Print) ____________________________ ECE Signature: _____________________________ Date of Signature: ______________________________ Thank-you!

Reflective Practice Guidance Logs -2-

Part 1 Objective Observation

(Clearly identify the problem. Examine the context of the problem)

Date: October 14th 2011 There were three children left back in the classroom that day since it was almost 6pm time for their parents to take them home. I began singing the clean up song to the children so that we could begin tiding up the room. I notice child A and child B pulling a doll back and forth. Child A was holding unto the legs of the doll pulling it towards him. And child B was holding unto the head of the doll pulling it towards her. Child A and Child B were both screaming. I got down to the children eye level and placed my hand on the belly off the doll now holding unto the doll I said whats going on. Child B said I had it first Child A replied no I then asked the children how can we work together how can we solve this problem where you can both put the doll away or who would like to help me. Child B said to me we can put together I turn to child A and repeat child B idea and said would you like that child B said yea the children start to jump up and down as I rehearsed with them what they were going to do based on their idea. Part 2 Decision
(Clearly identify the guidance strategy and state why the chosen strategy is appropriate for this child and the situation) (Provide Reference)

The strategy I used was negotiation. I believe the chosen strategy was appropriate for this situation because it allowed the children to participate equally solving the problem on their own. It also allowed me to give suggestions and ideas that the children can use. This guidance strategy helps me to guide the children in carrying out the solution. It allows the children to Develop their social skills such as assertiveness taking charge of the problem and finding a solution taking responsibility working together, communicating their ideas and listening to each other. According GUIDING YOUNG CHILDREN by ELENAOR REYNOLDS the goal of negotiation is to help the children to communicate their ideas identifying the problem finding a solution no one wins or looses; everyone accepts the solution who is involved children decides on solutions sticking to it or finding another one that better suit them.

Part 3 Actions
(Clearly discuss your actions (what you did and said), the childs response and the results of the guidance strategy)

I got down to the children level in the middle holding unto the doll in the belly area and said whats going on Child B said I had it first Child A said no I then said how can we work together how can we solve this problem where you can put the doll away. Child B said to me we can put together I turn to child A and repeat child B idea and said would you like that child B said yea the children start to jump up and down I rehearsed with them what they were going to do based on their idea. They both walk to place the doll in the bin where the doll is stored holding on to the doll from each end. Part 4 Reflection
(Clearly discuss your strengths and needs and the changes that you would make if needed) Strengths Needs There was no need since this strategy worked out well in dealing with the conflict at that time.

I help the children identify the problem. I restated the idea to the children in a positive way. Repeating to Child B what Child A had said. I help the children carry out the solution by guiding them making show I watch as they carry the doll back to the bin where it was stored. I maintained eye contact and remain respectful not judging who I think had the doll first or was causing the problem. I got down to the children eye level to communicate

Discuss the changes that you would make and why you would make them. (If any) I would not have made any changes since this time the strategy work out well where the children found a solution where they were both happy. How would you PREVENT this from happening next time I would prevent this from happening next time by reminding the children during clean up time that we are a team and working together we can get things done much faster almost like magic or I would assign each child to clean up a particular toy.

Supervising ECE signature

Dear ECE supervising Teacher: Please read and review the guidance log. Select the aproprate box below. o o o This log is accurate based on your observations. This log is somewhat accurate. Please explain: ________________________________________________ This loge is not accurate based on your observations. Agency Name: _______________________________________ Phone Number: ______________________________________ Name of ECE: (Please Print) ____________________________ ECE Signature: _____________________________ Date of Signature: ______________________________ Thank-you!

Reflective Practice Guidance Logs -3-

Part 1 Objective Observation

(Clearly identify the problem. Examine the context of the problem)

Date: November 4th 2011 During lunchtime child A who was new to the classroom was crying. He was not eating his lunch he got up from the table walked over to the door and stood there crying and said I want my daddy.

Part 2 Decision
(Clearly identify the guidance strategy and state why the chosen strategy is appropriate for this child and the situation) (Provide Reference)

The guidance strategies I used were active listening and non-verbal active listening. I chose these strategies because it allowed me to show empathy; placing myself in the child shoe putting aside any judgment that I may have listening to his, feelings naming them and reflecting them back to him in a calm voice. It allowed me to Communicate with the child by rehearsing with him the daily routine for the day. This allowed him feel more comfortable and in control of what was going to happen building his self- esteem. Non-verbal strategy allowed me to hug and pat the child helping him to relax. According GUIDING YOUNG CHILDREN by ELENAOR REYNOLDS active listening allows communicates acceptance and trust, builds trust, open dialogue, and enhances growth.

Part 3 Actions
(Clearly discuss your actions (what you did and said), the childs response and the results of the guidance strategy)

I got down to the child level holding and patting him listening to his feeling ,reflecting them back to child in a neutral warm tone I said it sounds like you are upset naming his feeling I then explain to him that it was ok to be sad. Rehearsing with him daily routine what was going to Happen next making him feel more comfortable for the day.

Part 4 Reflection
(Clearly discuss your strengths and needs and the changes that you would make if needed) Strengths Needs Ask the parents if there was anything they would have like me to add to the classroom that would have made him more comfortable. Rehearse our daily routine with him as soon as he gets in the classroom in the morning. Let him know five minutes before we transition to another routine so he does not feel lost or confused. Find and lay out activities that he would be interested in doing based on his interest and cues.

Hugging and comforting the child rehearsing the daily routine to reassure him of his day. Decoding child feeling giving them names explaining to him that Its ok to be sad. Being open-minded, approachable and accessible to the child.

Discuss the changes that you would make and why you would make them. (If any) The changes I would make will be to Ask the parents if there was anything, they would have like me to add to the classroom that would have made him more comfortable. Rehearse our daily routine with him as soon as he gets in the classroom in the morning. Let him know five minutes before we transition to another routine so he does not feel lost or confused. Find and lay out activities that he would be interested in doing based

on his interest and cues. How would you PREVENT this from happening next timeI would prevent this from happening the next time by implementing my (needs) what I need to improve on.

Supervising ECE signature Dear ECE supervising Teacher: Please read and review the guidance log. Select the aproprate box below. o o o This log is accurate based on your observations. This log is somewhat accurate. Please explain: ________________________________________________ This loge is not accurate based on your observations. Agency Name: _______________________________________ Phone Number: ______________________________________ Name of ECE: (Please Print) ____________________________ ECE Signature: _____________________________ Date of Signature: ______________________________ Thank-you!