Be able to communicate with children and young people
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Case Study
In a conversation you are having with Baraj, a boy aged seven, who attends your after school club, he makes it clear that he does not want to join in the team games that have been organised because you will not let him be the leader. You tell him that it is fine for him not to join in but the alternative is that he sits on the side and watches. You are happy to have his help with the scoring but he refuses. He scowls, folds his arms and sits in the corner of the room.
- How will you check that Baraj has understood what you have said to him?
- How will you try to gain his involvement and support?
- How might you try to find out how he is feeling?
It is rare that there is just one way to respond to a scenario or situation, so do not consider that the response you have chosen to this scenario will be judged as right or wrong. Share your scenario with a work colleague and ask them to tell you if they think you have responded appropriately. Ask them to challenge your response if necessary. You do not need to submit this task for assessment unless asked to do so by your tutor.