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Age: Preschool(4–5-year-old)
Philosophy:
My philosophy of preschool assessment is centered around three key principles:
holistic assessment, individualized approach, and ongoing evaluation. Holistic assessment
involves considering all aspects of a child's development, including cognitive, physical, social-
emotional, and language skills. It is important to use a variety of assessment methods, such as
observations, checklists, and standardized tools, to gather comprehensive information about a
child's strengths and areas for improvement.
Share your concerns (from above) and why you are concerned about their child. Connect
this response to developmental stages and developmental domains specific for your age
group.
My concern is that Child C has a hard time expressing his emotions. Sometimes he will get upset
about a small situation such as having to share toys with his peers. I am concerned about this
because a preschooler, not being able to express their emotions can hinder their social and
emotional development. At this age, children are in the preoperational stage of development
according to Piaget's theory. During this stage, they are developing language skills and are able to
think symbolically. Expressing emotions is an important aspect of their emotional development.
The emotional domain for children aged 4-5 is crucial as they begin to understand and regulate
their emotions. It is during this stage that they start to develop a sense of self-awareness and
empathy towards others. Being able to express their emotions helps them communicate their
needs, wants, and feelings effectively. If a child is unable to express their emotions, it may lead to
frustration, tantrums, or behavioral issues. They may struggle to identify and label their
emotions, making it difficult for them to understand and manage their feelings. This can impact
their relationships with peers and adults, as well as their overall emotional well-being.
It is important to provide support and guidance to help children in this age group develop their
emotional expression skills. Encouraging open communication, providing a safe and supportive
environment, and teaching them appropriate ways to express and regulate their emotions can all
contribute to their emotional growth.
Provide a list of assessment tools you have used to find out more information about your
specified concerns. You will explain why you selected these assessment tools and not others
(minimum of two).
Two assessment tools that I have found particularly useful are the Behavior Assessment System
for Children (BASC-3) and Observation.
I selected the BASC-3 because it is a comprehensive tool that assesses various aspects of a child's
behavior, emotions, and social skills. It consists of different rating scales completed by parents,
teachers, and sometimes the child themselves. The BASC-3 provides valuable information about
the child's emotional and behavioral functioning, including their ability to express and regulate
emotions. It also assesses social skills, which can help identify any deficits in the child's ability to
interact and communicate with others. By using the BASC-3, I can gain a holistic understanding
of the child's emotional and social functioning.
I also used observations and documenting during play. Observation assessment refers to the
systematic process of gathering information about a child's behavior, skills, and development by
observing them in various settings. It involves carefully observing and documenting a child's
actions, interactions, and responses to different stimuli.
Share what the expected developmental stage should be and two to three strategies parents
can do at home to support development in this area
.
The expected developmental stage for preschoolers who have emotional concerns is to develop
basic emotional regulation skills and an understanding of their own emotions. They should be
able to recognize and label basic emotions such as happiness, sadness, anger, and fear. They may
also begin to understand that their actions can affect others' emotions.
Three strategies parents
can do at home is provide a consistent and predictable routine for the child. Establish clear
boundaries and rules and ensure that the child feels secure and loved. They can teach and model
emotional expression. “
Encourage them to express their emotions in a healthy way and provide
them with tools to help them understand different emotions and how to manage them.
Additionally, make sure you are actively listening to your child, allowing them to communicate
their thoughts and feelings without judgement or interruption”
(S
ara, 2023). Lastly, they can
engage the child in activities that promote emotional understanding and problem-solving skills.
This can include reading books about emotions, engaging in pretend play to act out different
emotional scenarios, and discussing how to handle various emotions in different situations.
Script:
Me:
Hello Miss. H, how are you today? I am meeting with you to discuss some concerns I have
with C.
Parent:
Hello, I am doing well.
Thank you so much for meeting with me today.
Me:
Let me first start by saying C is an intelligent student. He loves to draw, build blocks, and
interact with his peers. He can even recognize letters A-Z upper and lowercase. The concern I
have about him is, he has a hard time expressing his emotions verbally. Instead of stating his
feelings he tends to get upset and shut down. I recently observed and documented him and
another student in the block center. Their goal was to build a city using blocks. The student had
some blocks and C had blocks but C seen her city and got upset with her. Instead of him telling
the student how he felt about her city he knocked it down and started crying.
Parent:
Oh Wow! I have noticed that at home when he is playing with his cousins, he does the
same thing. He doesn’t have siblings, so I guess he doesn’t understand the concept of expressing
his feelings. I told him to take deep breaths and tell me why he got upset.
Me:
I am so happy you said that to me. I thought it was a situation that only happened at school.
My job is to ensure my student can come to me and express their feelings without totally shutting
down.
One strategy I’ve noticed that helped C was I modeled emotions using feelings buddies. I
did a reenactment of a proper way to express his feeling rather than keep something over and shut
down. Instead, I said, “Hey, I like how you build your city, can you help me build mine like
yours?” After doing this I allowed him to go back to the center and try it again. He did and he
told me that made him feel so much better. I created a safe space for him to talk with me and
show me his emotions and why.
Parent:
That’s a great idea. That is something I can try doing at home. I can help him express his
feelings words rather than action.
Me:
That’s correct!
What are some other strategies you use at home to help him express his
emotions with you?
Parent:
Sometimes I will take away his toys for 30 minutes to allow him to calm down.
Me:
Do you ask him why he is so upset, or you just let him calm down on his own.
Parent:
Sometimes I will say, “why are you so upset?’ or “what happen?” But he will not
respond he was just as you stated shut down and stay to himself.
Me:
Oh, I see! Another strategy I have used in the classroom was read a book about emotions
and allowed the children to see how they can control their emotions when they are upset. After
using these strategies, I will like for us to meet again in a month at the same time to see if C has
done better with expressing his emotions.
Parent:
I will definitely use this strategy at home as well. Thank you so much for the conference
and I will see you again in a month.
Me:
You’re welcome and see you soon!
References:
Sara. (2023, February 9).
Emotional Development Stages in Early Childhood: What to Look For
and How to Help
. Inspiration to Play. https://inspirationtoplay.com/emotional-
development-stages-in-early-childhood/#eriksons-stages-of-development-
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