5 Key Elements
What is the key element that contributes to establishing a positive interpersonal environment with all children that starts with a W?
Warmth
This involves recognizing and understanding another persons perspective even when that perspective is different from your own
Empathy
When a child wants their parent right now, the teacher consoles her and explains that her parent won't be picking up until after lunch. This is an example of demonstrating.
Genuineness
What is the key element that contributes to establishing a positive interpersonal environment with all children that starts with a A?
Acceptance
Showing sincere interest in children, being friendly toward them and being responsive toward are all aspects of...
Warmth
Greeting 2-year old Sarah by squatting down to her eye-level, smiling, and nodding as Sarah tells her about last night is an example of demonstrating...
Warmth
What is the key element that contributes to establishing a positive interpersonal environment with all children that starts with a G?
Genuineness
Adults demonstrate ___________ by caring for and about babies and toddlers when they are dirty, smelly, or noisy as well as when they are pleasant, smiling, and joyful.
Acceptance
What is the pneumonic device used to remember the key elements that contribute to establishing a positive interpersonal environment with all children of any age?
W A G E R
What is the key element that contributes to establishing a positive interpersonal environment with all children that starts with an E?
Empathy
You demonstrate this by being honest with children.
Genuineness
Wincing in pain when a child falls and saying "ow, that must have hurt, are you alright?" is an example of demonstrating....
Empathy
What is the key element that contributes to establishing a positive interpersonal environment with all children that starts with an R?
Respect
This involves believing that children are capable of learning and acting competently for their age.
Respect
Patiently waiting for a child to put their boots on instead of rushing them in an example of...
Respect