The
challenge this week is to pretend to work in a social service agency with a
child that originates from a different country.
I am suppose to list at least five different ways that I can prepare for
this new child. Also, I am asked to list
the benefits for the child as well as myself.
So, let's get started...
The child's
name is going to be Maria and she comes to us from Spain. To prepare for this child entering the
program, as her case worker I will find all of the available resources that
will offer assistance in any way with classroom curriculum and other skills. I plan to brush up on the basic level of
Spanish. I need to know the basic
colors, the calendar numbers, the greetings and departure phrases, and maybe a
few other things. I want to know enough
that the other children can learn the basics in the classroom. Also, I will ask the teacher to allow me to look
over the lesson plan. I want to ensure
that the curriculum will include not only that child's culture but the cultures
of all of the children within the classroom.
I plan to meet the parents before the child enters the program to be
able to learn more about their family culture and see how the child interacts
with her family. It is important to know
if the child is entering the program with a certain level of manners and
respect or will they need to be taught more structure. Finally, upon entering the classroom on the
first day, I will be there. I want to
overview the classroom, but I also want the child to see at least one familiar
face upon entering the classroom.
Being
adequately prepared for this child will benefit me in so many ways. I will become knowledgeable of her family culture
through simply talking with her parents.
I am therefore able to incorporate the basics into the classroom and the
lesson plan. I am able to ensure that
from my standpoint that the transition for the child is as soon as possible
into the program. The children are able
to benefit because they can obtain the highest level of knowledge available to
ensure they receive their highest level of potential.
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