Reflective Statements 3

Building Family Partnerships (12/14) - Page 26

2/3/2014

This is statement # 3 in an activity that is designed to allow students to reflect on their views, share, and learn from others.

After reading each statement, comment how you feel about the statement.

When considering the statement, do you:

Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Read comments that other students have posted, and notice how you may be in agreement with some students on some topics but not on others, and how sometimes you are in the majority and sometimes the minority.

If you are unsure about a topic, what would you need in order to make a decision? Share your perspectives with the undecided students who may then decide to take a position.

1. I only concentrate on what happens in my classroom, a child’s home life is separate.

66 Comments

Susan

4/14/2017 02:00:36 pm

This can become a concern because certain things that may or may not happen at home can affect the child development in the classroom. It is important that if something has negatively affected the child at home, the parent should communicate with the caregiver to help understand the child in the classroom.

Joann Nedd

3/10/2018 06:29:32 pm

I Strongly Agree . I think that what happens at home can deeply affect how a child is behaving at school.
it is our responsibility to have information where parents can get the help they need.

Alejandra

4/18/2017 08:21:53 am

I Strongly Agree . I think that what happens at home can deeply affect how a child is behaving at school.
it is our responsibility to have information where parents can get the help they need.

Carol O'Day

4/22/2017 04:03:43 pm

I have mixed feelings about the statement " I only concentrate on what happens in my classroom, a child’s home life is separate." I think that we are responsible to report if we suspect there is something happening in the child's life outside of school that is harmful to the child be it some kind of abuse or neglect. If the child is healthy & safe then we really don't have any right to interfere or pass judgement on the culture or parenting styles used by the family. It can be very helpful to know what is going on at home though because that could explain a child's behavior or help the teacher to find a way to relate to the child. The child will also benefit even more if the parents and teacher are working together to help the child be the best they can.

Kellie Bauer

5/22/2017 12:55:21 pm

I disagree. Even though our primary focus is our daily program the health and happiness of the children in our care is important and their home life can have a big impact on their behavior.

Kristian Davis

6/9/2017 01:59:22 pm

Home life affects daycare/classroom life and vice versa so its inmportant for parents to know whats hapoening at daycare and for daycare providers to know whats happening at home so both parties can help the cbild cope learn and grow through all aspects of life

Danielle Moody link

7/11/2017 03:11:20 pm

This is NOT true in my world. I have parents coming to my school at 9pm to get a missing lovey or even a 9pm text with a concern. I am constantly connected with my families and will continue the way I run my school going forward.

Lixin Salazar

8/13/2017 01:35:25 am

I strongly disagree with this statement , we need not only concern about our daycare children's life in daycare but also outside of the daycare too.

Lavanya Reddy

8/22/2017 09:44:04 pm

I disagree as children bring their experiences from home to school.Its very hard to separate some times.

Linda E McVae

8/27/2017 02:53:58 pm

Disagree, see the child as a whole, this includes social and emotionally, outside the classroom too!

Tien

8/29/2017 04:34:13 pm

I disagree...Knowing whats going on at home helps you the teacher know how his or her day will be daily. This is why I ask daily how the morning or night was? It helps us the caregiver know if he/she will be tired, hungry, full of energy.

Tina

9/7/2017 12:57:55 pm

1. I only concentrate on what happens in my classroom, a child’s home life is separate.
I strongly disagree. A child's home life great impacts the child's needs and will effect how the child behaves in the classroom. In order to create a safe and nurturing environment, we need to be invested in the child's home life as well.

Marseille

9/9/2017 05:32:21 pm

I strongly disagree, because most of the time the child's behavior in the classroom is a reflect what is happening on the child's family environment, so if we want to help, we must ask parents if they want help from us.

Haley Rudolph

10/3/2017 10:59:25 am

I disagree because I try and understand what is happening in a child's life outside of school.

Linda

10/31/2017 07:06:56 am

This is a false statement everyone is affected at school or work by what is happening in their home life whether it is anxiety about a situation, excitement about an upcoming event, etc. We need to treat students and families as whole people. We need to encourage parents to let us know when their child might be coming to school affected by something going on at home.

Michelle Peterson

11/7/2017 02:16:12 pm

I disagree. Although I can only control what happens in my classroom or school, I absolutely want to know what is going on in a child's home so that I can help a child understand and deal with things better at school. It gives me a better understanding of why a child might be acting or dealing with things the way they are.

Katie Resendiz

11/13/2017 09:59:58 pm

I disagree. What happens at home hugely impacts the child. I think they go hand in hand.

Denise k Thai

11/14/2017 09:52:32 am

I disagree. What is happening in a child's family is going to directly impact his day.

habiba

11/23/2017 11:21:43 am

I think it all depends how the rules are set at home and school.

Jamie Hale

11/24/2017 01:37:11 pm

This can become a concern because certain things that may or may not happen at home can affect the child development in the classroom.

Shayesteh Davanlou

11/28/2017 09:16:17 am

i disagree .Children's life is affected by the families's culture, value, and class.

Jeanne

11/28/2017 07:33:45 pm

I disagree, we need to be paying attention to what’s going on at home to ensure the children are safe and being cared for properly.

Rachel

12/4/2017 12:14:26 pm

I strongly disagree with this statement. Everything that happens in a child's life is intertwined and connected. Things that happen at home will affect them at school and things that happen at school affect them at home. By disregarding one you disregard part of the child.

Stephanie

12/5/2017 09:47:27 pm

Strongly disagree. School is just a part of the child's life, what happens at home effects their behavior and interactions. If we can support and understand the child and family as a whole, it can and will (positively) impact our classrooms and behaviors we see.

Bobi Clark

12/11/2017 09:55:38 am

I disagree. Having an understanding of the child's home life helps to provide better care. To know if the are homeless, in protective custody, ect. To know of home issues help with understanding some of their behaviors.

hannah mcdonald

12/12/2017 08:53:21 pm

i disagree. knowing where a child comes from and having an idea of what their home life is like can help us better understand certain things about the child

Caitlin Smith

12/16/2017 11:50:39 pm

I strongly disagree. We are an extension of the child's home life. It's important to understand what is going on at home in order to best learn what each kiddo needs to thrive.

amy

12/17/2017 10:55:29 am

I feel to better understand how children interact in the classroom and learn, we as childhood educates should know some background to the child's life.This can better help us to educate and guide the child through the learning process.

IGNACIA LILIANA VARGAS

12/17/2017 08:51:16 pm

I disagree. Even though our primary focus is our daily program the health and happiness of the children in our care is important and their home life can have a big impact on their behavior.

satyadevi kodavati

12/19/2017 06:34:21 pm

I disagree with this . I concentrate on what happens in my classroom, and at child's home because both have to work together for the development of the child.

Holly Hendrickson

12/22/2017 12:01:39 pm

It is important to focus on the whole child. We need to understand the rest of their life for consistency. It all matters to help create the whole image of the child.

Alaina Binge

12/22/2017 02:07:07 pm

I disagree. What happens at a child’s home directly influences their behavior at school. If a child is behaving abnormally then you might suspect something could be different at home. I would ask the parents if they noticed a change in their child and if anything was different at home. This can give you a lot of insight into why kids behave the way they do.

HYEJEONG LEE

12/24/2017 12:56:36 pm

Disagree. The time at the school classroom is a very important part of their life and an extension of their home life.

Miosotis Walls

12/26/2017 05:39:13 pm

I strongly disagree a child’s home life is just as Important to me as their daycare experience. A lot that happens at home can have an effect on a child’s experience at daycare

Molly

12/28/2017 01:11:27 pm

I disagree. What happens in a child's home life is directly linked to what happens in their school life. Both worlds are connected, and spill over into each other.

Rebekah

12/28/2017 02:30:46 pm

I strongly disagree with this statement. Research tells us that all of a child's early experiences are vital to how they perform at school, and having the big picture of what is going on at home can help provide context for difficult situations (or strengths and successes) at school. Part of caring about children and caring for them is caring about what happens to them at home too, and taking steps to make sure they are supported by all of their caregivers, not just those at school.

Karen Wright

12/29/2017 05:24:21 am

strongly disagree

leah link

12/29/2017 11:26:58 am

i disagree. what happens at home affects their behavior at school. i like to a simple questions to see if everything is ok and if they need assistance. i like to work together so that the parents have one less stress especially when it comes to their kids.

Jody

12/29/2017 03:50:40 pm

I only concentrate on what happens in my classroom, a child’s home life is separate.
I strongly disagree. Though children may look at school as a refuge from an otherwise challenging situation at home, we as professionals who care about these children must take the time to observe the child and share any changes with the family. You may or may not know what is going on with the child, and the family may not choose to tell you of any unusual situations or events. But you are planting a seed of care and compassion so that at some point, the family make seek out resources or help. Centering any observations or concerns on the child is always the best course of action.

Bill Wolfe

12/31/2017 08:16:13 pm

There might be instances where something that happens at home is irrelevant to your purposes as a child care provider, but I generally disagree with this statement. Raising and teaching a child, whether at home or in a daycare, is over one big continuous loop. It never stops. It never ends. So we are all in this together. Everything is necessarily connected.

brylee patton

1/3/2018 06:00:49 pm

I always want to learn more about the children in my care. It is good to know how things are at home or if anything has changed. I feel like when their is any change in routine at home it can effect a child at school.. I do not like to ask to many nosy questions but I defiantly appreciate the parents letting me know of any changes at home

Abby

1/5/2018 03:16:08 pm

I disagree as naturally whatever is happening in a child's home is perfectly relevant to how they react, behave, how they develop at school.

Launa

1/8/2018 07:54:06 pm

I strongly disagree! A child's home life is a major factor in a child's well-being in the classroom. To know if a family has moved, have family member visiting, dad has left for deployment or has returned, there is abuse or neglect are very important things to know. Even the little things can affect a child in your care.

Danyle

1/10/2018 11:41:55 am

STRONGLY DISAGREE! We are a part of their lives, we are a community! We talk a lot about our home lives, again, small town and family oriented!

RAMESAM VEMURI

1/18/2018 08:29:45 am

I disagree.

Okay, clear bifurcation of home and daycare may relieve the provider any feelings of guilt, it is not in the interest of a wholesome growth of the child. The child's confidence and emotional growth will benefit if there is a feeling of continuity between both the environments.

christine greene

1/30/2018 04:59:55 pm

A childs home life should be their home life unless we are concerned about anything. however, if parents like to divulge certain likes/did likes or fun behaviors we can use for learning, great!

Lezlie Agtonton

2/1/2018 08:38:07 pm

I definitely disagree. A child's home life greatly affects the child's school life and education.

Cathy

2/14/2018 04:12:15 pm

I disagree. What happens at home directly impacts how a child acts and learns while in our care. A better understanding of home life helps us to be meet that child's needs.

Ana Reyes Mtz

3/24/2018 03:49:11 pm

Disagree.Because there is a relationship that affects children what happens at home in school and vice versa.

Launa Chamberlin

4/3/2018 02:38:46 pm

I strongly disagree, a child's home life will affect a child's health and well being at school. To have a good re pore and communicate with the family will make a huge difference in the child.

Amee Wilding

4/29/2018 03:19:57 pm

I disagree. Home life greatly affect the child. Children might be focused, not paying attention, anxious, sad, tired, hyper, etc. These are all affects from the child's home life.

brittany

5/2/2018 06:26:47 pm

i disagree. there home life has a direct effect in there school life.

cindy schweppe

5/17/2018 09:59:24 am

I strongly agree the home life is important to know. A child may come to our center not feeling out of sorts and this will effect their learning.
Home and school need to work well together. We want our children to thrive,

Magen Rickey

5/30/2018 04:54:10 pm

I disagree because what is happening at home the child brings with them to school with stress and how they may be acting. Understanding what is happening at home will help understand how to help the child in the classroom.

Launa Chamberlin

6/21/2018 11:42:04 am

I strongly disagree, what happens at home has a great impact on the child's behaviour and the outcome of their day.

Krystal C

6/28/2018 08:17:44 pm

What happens at home changes a child's mood at school so it's best to know what is going on.

Richelle Jensen

8/9/2018 08:42:32 pm

strongly disagree. i believe what happens at home definitely effects a child and how they act in school. i always ask my families what is going on at home to i can better understand the childs behaviors

KYONG

8/26/2018 07:09:18 pm

Disagree

Mark Goddard

9/12/2018 07:44:01 am

Strongly disagree. Everything that happens at home impacts their day in school

Cheryl McCoy

11/4/2018 10:38:47 am

I strongly disagree. What happens at home is going to show up in how the child behaves in my classroom. For example, a child's behavior in my classroom suddenly changed, and I found out that the child's parents are going through a divorce. The child is going to act out if something different is happening at home.

Paula Reynolds

11/20/2018 12:39:48 pm

I disagree. Everything that a child is exposed to affects their outcomes in some way. There needs to be collaboration between all the adults that are working with the child. To understand a child's behavior and abilities we need to have an understanding of home enivornment. It is also our job to collorate with families and bring their perceptive into the classroom.

Ginger Still

11/21/2018 11:28:03 am

I disagree. While home and childcare are two separate environments, one can effect the other. It's important that we are communicating with parents so we can be informed on what's happening in a child's life (as much as a parent is willing to share). A child's behavior can change based on what's happening in either environment i.e. not getting along with friends at daycare or maybe a grandparent passed away. Both could have impact on the others environment.

Christa Carey

11/21/2018 02:34:47 pm

1. I only concentrate on what happens in my classroom, a child’s home life is separate.
This is a dance, I can only control what happens in our classroom not at a child's home. Children come into care with connections to the world around them. If they didn't sleep last night I need to know so I can be prepared to offer them alternatives for the day. If they didn't eat last night or this am I need to know, because they could be sick or hungry. I need to know the context of a child so I can understand what they are doing and why.

Trisha Pena

12/18/2018 01:37:31 pm

Being that I can only control what happens in our classroom, I do believe that the home life does have a direct representation on what happens in class.. For instance a child whose parents are separating may have issues and be acting out of the normal. It is crucial to understand both areas of the child's life.

Stephanie Co

12/21/2018 03:07:05 am

I disagree. A child's home life may greatly affect how he acts in our care and provide us with a better understanding.

Susan Owen

5/13/2019 02:51:38 pm

Disagree...I work in a Head Start program so there is a lot of emphasis that the home is the first learning environment and we must support what they are doing at home. We home visit families and connect them to resources and bring them activities and ideas to support their children's education. The home school connection is important because that is where the child spends most of their day.

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