Communication
TRUE OR FALSE
Are these true facts about our listening skills when having a conversation with others?
10% = Words & content. 90% is Intent
55% = Body Language 35% = Tone of Voice
TRUE
State one of the best things that could happen in your classroom in the next 6 months
you feel part of the team, get hired, be invited to a staff meeting, assist with running circle time or curriculum planning, etc.
How would you respond?
You arrive at work and the co-teacher forgets to inform you that the classroom is going on a field trip.
You follow the classroom routine and go on the field trip. Afterwards, you ask a for a copy of the dates of school year field trips.
Who works at Newtowne School?
Galavin and Anita
Which program does Tatiana and Ayumi work at?
Evergreen Day School
TRUE OR FALSE
Active listening is the intentional practice of fully focusing on, understanding, and responding to a speaker's complete message, including verbal cues, underlying emotions, and nonverbal signals, rather than just hearing their words or waiting to speak.
TRUE
State one example of how might your teaching be different in a few months. (Each team member answers)
Effective classroom discipline skills, conducting a smooth transition game, present a fun, engaging activity, etc
How would you respond?
A child is waiting for you to put his jacket on and you know the philosophy of the program is to teach children self help skills and independence.
Name the program Aicha and Angela work at?
Tobin Preschool
Which interns work at Alewife?
Anun and Ngan
TRUE OR FALSE
Active listening involves conscious effort to show you're engaged through techniques like paraphrasing, asking clarifying questions, and providing judgmental feedback to build connection and ensure understanding.
FALSE
We should never provide judgmental feedback.
State one commitment you have you made to your classroom team. (Each team member responds)
listen more effectively, ask more questions, plan curriculum together, etc.
How would you respond?
A parent asked you for a copy of her child's progress report.
You greet her in a professional manner and tell her that you will ask the lead teacher or director get back to her.
Which program does Theo and Nadia work at?
Children's Village
Who works at CAAS Head Start Program?
Dexy and Epstam
Name three results that may happen if effective communication is missing?
May not receive needed information
May not learn about problems until they become more complex
May not know what to do at home to support child
Trust between parties may decline
May be difficult to accept your input
Taking statements personally
May be difficult for you to accept program’s input
Making assumptions instead of respectfully requesting
clarification
State one talent that you effectively share with the children, teachers, and families?
Painting, technology, gardening, cooking, etc.
How would you respond?
A parent wants to know who had strep throat in the classroom
You inform them that you cannot tell them because all medical information is confidential.
Which interns are at King Open?
Qandeel and Yoogin
Which intern who previously worked in nature based educational program?
Galavin
How would you respond?
Your co-teacher arrives 10 minutes late from her break which now puts you in the child:staff ratio.
Remain calm and remind the teacher that interns are not allowed to be in the staff:child ratio. If it continues to happen inform Rita and your director.
State one change that would excite you about working with chidlren and families
better hours, benefits, higher salary, more supplies in the classroom, more nature items, an outdoor classroom, etc.
How would you respond?
You witness a child biting another child and the other teachers are not available to step in.
In the Moment (Immediate Actions)
Later (When Calm)
Name the intern who has 4 children at home?
Epstam
Which intern enjoys cooking with the children?