Read Cheshire (2007) and Christie (2018) complete this handout as you read
Cheshire (2007)Christie (2018)
Answer the questions below, including specific references to Cheshire (2007) and Christie (2018) in your answers:
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- Why are relationship-based practices important when working with infants? Reference both Cheshire (2007), Christie (2018) in your response.
- How can infant teachers use relationship-based practices when working with babies? Describe specific practices and behaviors teachers should use with babies. Reference both the Cheshire (2007) and Christie (2018) article in your response. Use examples that no one has shared yet!
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Identify a colleague who listed a different relationship-based practice or behavior that an infant teacher should use with infants than the ones you listed. In your response, explain how the practice or behavior demonstrates the 3 R’s.
1.Relationship based practice is important when working with infants because it a trust that is created between the parents of the children and the teacher and that will also help to know better about each kids specialities. And based on Cheshire and Christie having a positive relationship will bring positivity, healthy social and emotional development. This is also important because it a type of extended family.
2. They can use them so they can created a better attachment with them kid and it will also be a help for the parents. We have the primary care which is a consistent care that helps children develop trust and also the primary care have a strong relationship that formed with families.behavior that teacher should have towards them is to be respectful, patient ,soft,use unhurried time, give them space and allow them to be opinionated.
Ruth — Thanks for your comment in this activity. You included material from the reading in your post. You say that teachers become extended family — which ties to the Baker & Manfreddi/Pettit (2004) reading & the family model. Relationships are the foundation of work with babies and trust is the basis of that foundation. When we have trusting relationships it supports children’s learning. Primary care/ key teaching is important to developing relationships with young children. I wonder, how do teacher use primary caregiving/ key teaching to build relationships with families? You describe practices that Christie (2018) mentions to build respect; I wonder, what would those principles look like in practice?
1. Relationship based practices are important when working with infants because as a teacher you are able to develop a deeper understanding of each child’s unique interests, needs, cues, and temperament which increases your ability to give sensitive high quality care. As stated in the reading “Cheshire (2007) when teachers and children interact in a positive manner , the foundation is laid for future learning and relationships. While reading Nancy Cheshire’s article, she also mentioned that infant and toddler teachers provide a safe haven and an emotional ground on which first learning, social interactions , problem solving experiences and relationships are built. Creating a positive relationship leads to healthy social and emotional development which encourages the child to feel and be more competent and capable. As you read the Christine (2018) article you’ll see that through observations teachers also learn what each child wants needs , likes and dislikes as well as gathering information about what individuals can do and what their emerging capabilities are.
2. Infant teachers use relationship based practices when working with babies by using the knowledge of the 3 R’s (respect, response and relationships). As cited in the Cheshire (2007) article a teacher who practices the 3 R’s of respect, response and relationship will lay the foundation for social, emotional, and cognitive development that will lead to future lifetime success. When children are treated with respect they feel like they should be treated like a human being, A few practices teachers should use with babies would be . As cited in the Christine (2018) article there’s a few ways infant teachers use relationship based behavior is by giving children choices, unhurried time which creates a pace for learning and exploration along with offering the child support without becoming overly involved in doing things for the child.
Nakia — Thanks for your comment in this activity! You referenced both resources in your post. Healthy, positive emotional relationships that infants develop with adults — including infant teachers — lay the foundation for their future learning & well-being. As you wrote, those relationships develop from careful observation of babies to learn their preferences, temperament, habits, body language, communication style, etc. We also partner with families to gather information. Treating babies as humans helps babies to learn how to respect themselves & others. You list Christie (2018) suggestions for respecting babies; I wonder, what would those principles look like in practice?
Why are relationship-based practices important when working with infants? Reference both Cheshire (2007), Christie (2018) in your response.
1- The key to any successful relationship is setting the right foundation. The right foundation when working with children starts with The three “R’s” (Cheshire (2007)). There has to be respect, response to build the relationship. The child needs to be able to build a relationship with their caregiver. That begins with trust. You build trust by being responsive to the child’s needs and wants. Also quality time, ie “unhurried time” (Christie 2018) is of key importance because it leads to a deeper connection and understanding between the caregiver and child.
How can infant teachers use relationship-based practices when working with babies? Describe specific practices and behaviors teachers should use with babies. Reference both the Cheshire (2007) and Christie (2018) article in your response. Use examples that no one has shared yet!
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Preparing the environment (Cheshire 2007) and creating a place where the child feels respected, cared for and supported will be a place where the child will grow and develop their learning, skills and their relationship with their peers as well as caregivers. Supporting the child rather than intervening (Christie 2018) is of importance for both parties. It gives the teacher knowledge of the child that is crucial to their care as well as it allows the child to learn also independently. Children can explore and feel confident when doing things on their own. When allowing the child to have independent learning in conjunction with what is taught it leads to the child being more well rounded and feel better about themselves and learning. When a child feels good they are more eager to learn.
Ronelle — Thanks for your comment in this activity. Relationships with babies, and families, are the foundation of our work. Those relationships are built on trust. Being respectful & responsive fosters trust. When a child feels safe and secure they are able to learn from their environment. I wonder, what else can infant teachers do to create environments that foster trust with babies and ensure babies feel safe & secure?
1. Why are relationship-based practices important when working with infants? Reference both Cheshire (2007), Christie (2018) in your response.
-Relationship based practices are important because you’re building a sense of trust with the infants that you’re working with. According to the Cheshire article, infant and toddler teachers provide a safe haven and an emotional ground.
2. How can infant teachers use relationship-based practices when working with babies? Describe specific practices and behaviors teachers should use with babies. Reference both the Cheshire (2007) and Christie (2018) article in your response. Use examples that no one has shared yet!
-Infant teachers can use relationship based practices by using unhurried time. In reference to the Christie article, when teachers use unhurried time, the students are able to pace themselves and don’t feel rushed into doing anything.
Hi Essence,
I agree with your answers and I think they were good examples. For the second question, I believe that it’s really important to learn about the preferences, temperaments, habits, body languages, and communication styles because at the end of the day they are all unique beings and we have to treat them as such, with respect.
Essence – Thanks for your comment in this activity. Relationship-based practices foster trust, social-emotional learning, and a baby’s well-being. I wonder, how does relationship-based practices enable a baby to develop a “sense of trust” and provide a “safe haven” (Hogan, 2021)? Thanks for explaining what unhurried time is; it is an example of being respectful, responsive & reciprocal. I wonder, what other relationship-based practices can an infant teacher use , in addition to unhurried time to foster trust, a safe haven, and social-emotional well-being with a baby in a group setting?
1. Relaionship-based practices are importan when working when infants because a trust is built by the child for the teacher to provide for needs such as nourishmen and personal attention, just as parents would do at home (Cheshire 2007). The relationship between a teacher and child enables the child to learn self-regulation and to understand the feelings of others. A positive relationship between the teacher and child encourages the child to feel and be competent and capable. Both help the child explore, discover, learn, and succeed. A relationship with the parent is also important because it helps form a type of “extended family” for the young child (Cheshire 2007). This is also important for the parent to trust the teacher with their child and builds a better relationship with the family.
2. A good technique when working with young children and infants is learning their preferences, temperaments, habits, body language, communication style, etc. Working with parents and asking them questions help to learn about their child to help you become a better teacher for them. Even though infants cannot speak for themselves, it is still important to make sure you are telling them what is going on and what you are about to do with them so they can know. Treating them as a human being is important in respecting them and who they are.
Madison — Thanks for your comment in this module. It is important for infant teachers to replicating what a family does at home when working with a baby. When infant teachers consistently use relationship-based practices, it build s trust which supports baby’s social-emotional and cognitive learning. I wonder, why is it important for a family to trust their child’s infant teacher? Treating an infant as a human being demonstrates respect. I wonder, how does an infant teacher learn a child’s temperament, preferences, habits, body language, communication style, etc.?
Why are relationship-based practices important when working with infants? Reference both Cheshire (2007), Christie (2018) in your response.
– The primary caregiver’s relationship to each child is kinship. The child trusts the teachers to provide for needs such as nourishment and personal attention just as parents do at home.
How can infant teachers use relationship-based practices when working with babies? Describe specific practices and behaviors teachers should use with babies. Reference both the Cheshire (2007) and Christie (2018) article in your response. Use examples that no one has shared yet!
– Through observation, teachers learn what each child learns, wants, needs, likes, and dislikes, as well as gather information about what individuals can do and what their emerging capabilities are.
Greeting Mehnaz,
Great answer on relationship based practices! Observations is a great way to respect, respond and form relationship
with infants. It was something different from what listed. When we observed not only we are respecting , responding and forming relationships but we are also encouraging learning and growth.
Mehnaz — Thanks for your comment in this activity. Infant teachers should emulate what children experience at home. I wonder, why specifically should infant teachers provide “nourishment and personal attention”? Observation is an important part of relationship-based practices. I wonder, what are other relationship-based practices that infant teachers should use with babies?
Why are relationship-based practices important when working with infants? Reference both Cheshire (2007), Christie (2018) in your response.
Relationship-based practiced important when working with infants because it is the foundation of trust, learning, and developing . In order for children to learn and develop a teacher must demonstrate unhurried time , is slowing down and being emotionally present with infants (Christie, 2018). Working with infants is the pathway for children to learn to trust the teacher to provide for needs just as parents do at home (Cheshire, 2007) .
How can infant teachers use relationship-based practices when working with babies? Describe specific practices and behaviors teachers should use with babies.
Infant care teachers use relationship based practices when they respect , and care for babies when working. Respecting babies is to treat them as human beings and not objects (Cheshire, 2007). Caring is putting aside your own choices, preferences and ideas to welcome another persons preference (Christie, 2018).
Yasmin — Thanks for your comment in this activity. Relationship-based practices provide the foundation for trust and infant learning. Infant teachers should emulate or copy what families do at home. You mention, ” slowing down and being emotionally present for infants (Pantaleon, 2021); I wonder, what does that mean and what does that look like in practice? Respecting babies and caring for babies are 2 examples of relationship-based practices; I wonder, what are other examples?