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

Gillespie(2006)

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

Conflict Scenarios –O

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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