The Role of Parents and Caregivers in Supporting Early Childhood Development
Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in supporting institutional early childhood development by communicating family factors to the ECD center, which impact the child's engagement and participation in learning activities. Effective communication between parents, caregivers, and the ECD center is essential for improving the child's learning experience. Involvement of parents and caregivers results in several benefits for the child, such as increased motivation, better behavior, and improved coping abilities. Various methods, including notice boards, parent meetings, and technology, can be utilized to ensure good communication.
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ECD L4 TOPIC 2 MALUTI TVET BETHLEHEM Mrs C Schnetler
The role of parents and caregivers in supporting institutional early childhood development PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS ARE THE PRIMARY CAREGIVERS, GUARDIANS AND ROLE MODELS OF A CHILD. FAMILY FACTORS MUST BE COMMUNICATED TO THE ECD CENTRE TO UNDERSTAND THE CHILD AND FAMILY BACKGROUND. FAMILY FACTORS THAT WILL IMPACT ON CHILD CARE * THE CHILD S POSITION IN THE FAMILY * THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS OF THE FAMILY * FAMILY STRESS * CHANGES IN FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS FAMILY FACTORS INFLUENCE HOW A CHILD PARTICIPATES IN AND ENGAGES WITH LEARNING ACTIVITIES, THUS COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE PARENT, CAREGIVER AND THE ECD CENTRE IS VERY IMPORTANT.
The role of parents and caregivers in supporting institutional early childhood development BENEFITS WHEN PARENTS/CAREGIVERS ARE INVOLVED IN THE LEARNING PROGRAMME / EDUCATION OF THE CHILD * THE CHILD WILL BE MORE MOTIVATED TO ATTEND THE ECD CENTRE * THE CHILD WILL HAVE A GOOD ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE STAFF AND CENTRE * THE CHILD WILL HAVE A BETTER SELF IMAGE AND MOTIVATION * THE CHILD WILL HAVE BETTER BEHAVIOUR AND ATTENDANCE * THE CHILD WILL BE MORE RELAXED AND BETTER ABLE TO COPE WITH BEING AT THE ECD CENTRE
The role of parents and caregivers in supporting institutional early childhood development EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARENTS, CAREGIVERS AND THE ECD CENTRE IMPROVES THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR THE YOUNG CHILD. THE RIGHT KINDS OF QUESTIONS MUST BE ASKED TO GET THE RIGHT KIND OF INFORMATION TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION OPEN ENDED QUESTIONS MUST BE ASKED: * IT WILL ENCOURAGE THE PARENT TO GIVE YOU MORE INFORMATION. CLOSED QUESTIONS WILL ONLY GIVE LIMITED INFORMATION: * YES/NO OR ONE WORD ANSWERS
The role of parents and caregivers in supporting institutional early childhood development WAYS TO ENSURE GOOD COMMUNICATION: 1. NOTICE BOARDS 2. PARENT MEETINGS 3. MESSAGE BOOKS 4. TECHNOLOGY 5. HOME VISITS 6. SURVEYS
The role of parents and caregivers in supporting institutional early childhood development NOTICE BOARDS * VALUABLE WAY TO COMMUNICATE REMINDERS TO PARENTS * SITUATED CLOSE TO THE ENTRANCE * CONTAIN VALUABLE INFORMATION * SHOULD BE REGULARLY UPDATED * UPCOMING EVENTS CAN BE DISPLAYED * PHOTOS OF ACTIVITIES CAN BE DISPLAYED INFORMATION ON THE NOTICE BOARD SHOULD: # BE EASY TO READ # REMIND PARENTS OF IMPORTANT EVENTS # REMIND PARENTS OF ITEMS OR PAYMENTS # BE CONSTANTLY UPDATED # NEAT AND ORGANISED
The role of parents and caregivers in supporting institutional early childhood development PARENT MEETINGS * REPORT BACK TO PARENTS ON THE PROGRESS OF THE CHILD * REPORT BACK ON THE DAY TO DAY RUNNING OF THE ECD CENTRE AS WELL AS FUTURE PLANS * OPPORTUNITY FOR STAFF TO CONNECT WITH THE PARENT. * INFORM PARENT IN TIME REGARDING DATE AND TIME OF MEETING TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS * REMIND PARENTS ABOUT MEETING * PURPOSE OF MEETING MUST BE CLEAR * BE WELL PREPARED TO MAKE MEETING VALUABLE EXPERIENCE FOR THE PARENT * GIVE TIME FOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS * DECISIONS AND SUGGESTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED UP * TIME FOR MEETING WITH SPECIFIC STAFF MEMBER: - OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS PROGRESS AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILD - HIGHLIGHTS ANY PROBLEMS * PROVIDE BABYSITTING FACILITY TO ASSIST PARENTS
The role of parents and caregivers in supporting institutional early childhood development MESSAGE BOOKS * COMMUNICATE IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING: - THE DAY - REMINDERS - EVENTS OR OUTINGS * MUST BE CHECKED DAILY * VALUABLE RECORD OF INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND ECD CENTRE * HABITS OF CHILD CAN BE COMMUNICATED: - TOILET ROUTINE - EATING HABITS * CONCERNS OR PROBLEMS DURING DAY CAN BE COMMUNICATED
The role of parents and caregivers in supporting institutional early childhood development NEWSLETTERS * GOOD WAY TO COMMUNICATE WITH PARENTS * INFORMATION MUST BE ACCURATE * KEEP NEWSLETTER SHORT AND TO THE POINT * INCLUDE UPCOMING EVENTS * INCLUDE REPORT OF EVENTS OF PAST TERM * REQUESTS FOR ITEMS NEEDED BY THE SCHOOL * RELEVANT INFORMATION OF IMPORTANCE TO PARENTS * TIPS FOR PARENTS ON DEALING WITH DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES
The role of parents and caregivers in supporting institutional early childhood development TECHNOLOGY * CELL PHONES AND EMAIL * VERY QUICK AND CONVENIENT * ENSURE THAT PARENT HAS ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY * ASK PARENT WHICH WAY OF COMMUNICATION PARENT PREFERS
The role of parents and caregivers in supporting institutional early childhood development HOME VISITS * PARENTS MUST BE INFORMED WELL IN ADVANCE * EXPLAIN REASONS FOR VISIT * EXPLAIN CONFIDENTIALITY OF VISIT * ARRANGE TIEM AND DAY COVENIENT FOR FAMILY * BE FRIENDLY AND CREATE A RELAXED ATMOSPHERE * ENCOURAGE PARENTS TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES * MAKE NOTES TO COMPILE REPORT * BE AN ACTIVE LISTENER * GATHER INFORMATION AND GIVE FEEDBACK TO PARENTS
The role of parents and caregivers in supporting institutional early childhood development SURVEYS * USEFUL TO GATHER INFORMATION FROM PARENTS * EXPLAIN REASON FOR SURVEY TO PARENTS * EXPLAIN CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION * EXPLAIN THE NEED FOR THE INFORMATION
The role of parents and caregivers in supporting institutional early childhood development POSSIBLE QUESTIONS 1. NAME FAMILY FACTORS THAT CAN IMPACT ON THE CHILD. 2. EXPLAIN THE IMPORTANCE OF PARENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE LEARNING PROGRAMME OF THE CHILD. 3. NAME AND EXPLAIN WAYS TO ENSURE GOOD COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS.