Name Calling
Mitchell (2.11 years) desperately wants to play with ‘big boys’. He tries to join in their activities but invariably falls or trips. Today he fell while the boys were running, cutting his knee. He cried loudly when he realised his knee was bleeding. The leader of the group, Tom (3.5 years), began to chant: ‘Cry baby Mitchell, Cry baby Mitchell’. The ‘other big boys’ joined in the chant.
i. Is Tom’s reaction mistaken behaviour or unacceptable behaviour?
ii. Using the guidance continuum select the level of intervention you would apply as an educator.
iii. Give reasons for your answer.
I think its not acceptable behaviour.
Am I right?
How about ii and iii????
Thanks
Mitchell (2.11 years) desperately wants to play with ‘big boys’. He tries to join in their activities but invariably falls or trips. Today he fell while the boys were running, cutting his knee. He cried loudly when he realised his knee was bleeding. The leader of the group, Tom (3.5 years), began to chant: ‘Cry baby Mitchell, Cry baby Mitchell’. The ‘other big boys’ joined in the chant.
i. Is Tom’s reaction mistaken behaviour or unacceptable behaviour?
ii. Using the guidance continuum select the level of intervention you would apply as an educator.
iii. Give reasons for your answer.
I think its not acceptable behaviour.
Am I right?
How about ii and iii????
Thanks