Category: Module 14: When Conflicts Arise

Module 14 When Conflicts Arise Activity #1: Reflecting on Conflicts

Reflect on and answer the following questions

  1. Describe a conflict you observed or were involved in.
  2. What was the result or conclusion of the conflict?
  3. What could the parties have done to avoid the conflict or de-escalate the conflict?
  4. How do you think the following conflicts should be handled:
    • Jameel’s family is upset & does not feel the infant teacher is giving Jameel enough time to eat because Jameel comes home each day with 2/3 of the lunch uneaten
    • The infant teacher is upset because they have asked Kiara’s mom to bring in more diapers, and Kiara’s family repeatedly forgets
    • Entisar is upset with her co-teacher Roberto, because Roberto creates all of these messy play activities that leave the classroom and babies very messy

Module 12: When Conflicts Arise Activity #2: Conflicts that Happen

Read Gillespie (2006). Complete this handout as your read

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Watch TAPS: Partnerships with Families Part 3. Complete this handout as you watch the video

Read the When Conflicts Arise Scenarios.  Imagine you are the teacher in the situation

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Pick 2 scenarios and answers the following questions for each scenario citing evidence from both Gillespie (2006) and TAPS: Partnerships with Families Part 3  in your response:

  • What would you say to the family?
  • What are some of the concerns a family/ teachers may have around the issue?

Module 14 Assignment #2: Reflecting on your Site Visit

Think about your site visit, and answer the following the questions:

Think about your site visit, and answer the following the questions below:

  1. What struck you from your virtual visit? Why?
  2. What questions do you have from observing this class?
  3. How will your visit help you be a better infant teacher?

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