Appropriate Expectations Scenario (3/10) ​

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The preschool class in Little Oak Childcare Center is getting ready to go out on the playground. Miss Lisa, the new assistant teacher, wants the class to stand in a straight line with their jackets zipped, mittens on, bodies still and voices off. Lucas is bouncing around, Sheila is playing with Emmie's hair, Charlie and Teddy are making rules for the game that they will play, and Molly is twirling her arms around impatiently. Miss Lisa becomes frustrated and tells the class that they will not go to recess until they are standing still with voices off.   

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The preschool class in Little Oak Childcare Center is getting ready to go out on the playground. Miss Lisa, the new assistant teacher, wants the class to stand in a straight line with their jackets zipped, mittens on, bodies still and voices off. Lucas is bouncing around, Sheila is playing with Emmie's hair, Charlie and Teddy are making rules for the game that they will play, and Molly is twirling her arms around impatiently. Miss Lisa becomes frustrated and tells the class that they will not go to recess until they are standing still with voices off.   

1. Do they have appropriate expectations for the children in the scenario above? Why or why not?


gareth
12/29/2017 08:10:46 pm

I don't think these are realistic expectations for preschoolers. Miss Lisa is still establishing herself as an authority figure in the children lives and it doesn't seem like the kids are used to the expectation to line up silently. Having them stand in line with nothing to focus on is only going to make order break down further. This would be a good time to use some redirection. Perhaps a movement game or a song. This could turn the line up time into a bonding opportunity for the new teacher.


Terri
12/30/2017 01:11:56 pm

The expectations for this age to stand still and quiet in a line is unrealistic because one child can set of a chain reaction. Just keep the children moving and communicate praise and set the example as they line is moving. She should always find something to praise the children about as they're moving along. We all respond better to praise.


Jordan 
12/31/2017 08:14:52 pm

I do believe the teachers intentions are great however it is a little unrealistic for her to think the children can really do this especially in a big group. The minute one kid acts out its like a chain reaction. i think that if the instructor was to make it a game or challenge that they would be more successful.


Ingrid 
2/1/2018 01:50:59 pm

As a new TA, it is a good time for her to let the children see her as an authority figure, however, becoming frustrated will not help this. The expectations that preschool children can stand still in a line waiting to go outside is not unrealistic, but perhaps she would be better off singing a song or having them create a “train” with hands on the shoulders of the kid in front of you so they don’t get bored while they wait. If one kid starts to stray, more will follow


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