Listening Educators and staff must use listening as a foundation for interactions. Listening is based on observation and in leaving spaces in conversations and communication, suspending judgement and in giving full attention to children as they communicate. Truly attending to children’s communication promotes a strong culture of listening. Children and Families A culture of respectful interaction is promoted when children’s attempts to communicate are valued. Turn taking and regulating children’s conversations promotes active engagement. Respectful communication with families generates greater confidence in interacting. Reflection and Consideration Time is dedicated to reflecting upon interactions within children. Reflections should consider how to spend extended periods engaged in interactions with children that comprise communication and listening. Role Modelling Educators model positive interactions when they: Show care, empathy and respect for children, educators and staff and families; Learn and use effective communication strategies. Remember quality interactions increase children’s knowledge and understanding of themselves, each other as unique individuals and develop the skills and understandings they need to interact positively with others. EVALUATION Interactions between educators and children are genuine, positive and responsive and based on respect, fairness, acceptance, co-operation and empathy. This is evident in conversations, communication, pedagogy, and planning for children and families. Behaviour Management Policy AIM:
Listening Educators and staff must use listening as a foundation for interactions. Listening is based on observation and in leaving spaces in conversations and communication, suspending judgement and in giving full attention to children as they communicate. Truly attending to children’s communication promotes a strong culture of listening. Children and Families A culture of respectful interaction is promoted when children’s attempts to communicate are valued. Turn taking and regulating children’s conversations promotes active engagement. Respectful communication with families generates greater confidence in interacting. Reflection and Consideration Time is dedicated to reflecting upon interactions within children. Reflections should consider how to spend extended periods engaged in interactions with children that comprise communication and listening. Role Modelling Educators model positive interactions when they: Show care, empathy and respect for children, educators and staff and families; Learn and use effective communication strategies. Remember quality interactions increase children’s knowledge and understanding of themselves, each other as unique individuals and develop the skills and understandings they need to interact positively with others. EVALUATION Interactions between educators and children are genuine, positive and responsive and based on respect, fairness, acceptance, co-operation and empathy. This is evident in conversations, communication, pedagogy, and planning for children and families. Behaviour Management Policy AIM: