Explain why modeling is a powerful teaching tool Differentiate between desirable

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Explain why modeling is a powerful teaching tool

Differentiate between desirable and undesirable models of interaction

Demonstrate desirable models of behavior

Analyze role models for effectiveness and desirable outcomes

Chapter 6 Teaching Desirable Behavior Through Example

Did you ever hear a young child repeat a forbidden word, or blurt out a private statement they heard an adult say, such as "She sure got fat after she got married"? Children learn by example. This chapter provides positive ways for us to model appropriate behavior for the children in our lives.

Early childhood educators use the term “modeling” to refer to setting an example. It is usually used for describing things we want children to do – positive behaviors. However, we are always modeling, so if we swear or throw things in anger, we are still showing children how to behave. Even if we tell them not do it, our behavior is showing them this is the way to behave. Usually showing makes a larger impact than telling – whether it is in person or through media. Sometimes we don’t even think children are present, but they can still hear us or see the results of behavior.

Gender differences are a significant factor in our responses and behavior. For the past few decades, we have believed that children are born gender neutral and learn to behave in typical “boy” or “girl” ways because of how the culture responds to them. More recently there have been several studies showing that children are born with significant divergences at birth that make a huge impact on how we perceive and function in the world. The eyes and ears, as well as the organization of the brain and the hormones, are vastly dissimilar.

Superheros: I believe boys, especially, need the opportunity to explore themes of power. Many programs are not comfortable with pretend weapons of any kind. One male teacher I know says he thinks playing with swords, pretend guns etc is actually a way boys can learn to control their impulses for aggression and violence. Stacey York has an excellent curriculum unit on “Heroes and Sheroes” in the book Big as Life, Volume II. It encourages teachers to help children look at the true values and heroic actions of real people to provide positive role models.

Clean up is a perfect time to model. There are two basic ways to organize a class or home environment for clean up with children. The first way is commonly used in Montessori programs: 1. Do one thing at a time. Usually, this is done independently, occasionally it will be with another child. Then put it back when you are finished before you take out anything else to do. The second way is more common in most preschool programs: 2. Take our materials in an area, possibly combining multiple materials. Throughout the play time, children move in and out of groups that are playing with blocks or dramatic play or using manipulative or doing small group projects. At the end of the play session, everyone helps with cleaning up the entire room. Families have a similar approach. Children are required to put things back as they go, or else let things lie until the end of the day or the end of the week, then there is a more involved cleanup.

A cleanup story: When my friend’s son was 3, she and I got to visit with each other. We were best friends as girls growing up but had not seen each other in several years. We met in a space where there were a lot of toys her 3-year-old could play with and he could freely explore them while we passively observed and visited. At the end of our 3-4 hours, there was a huge mess. My friend encouraged her son to clean up, but he did not do much. We began cleaning up for him as he continued to run around the room, jumping and squealing. When we got down to the last few items, he willingly participated and helped put things back. Some people would have perceived him as “spoiled” or uncooperative. It seemed to me he had been incredibly cooperative – we had been visiting for hours! I think the clean up was just overwhelming for him. Until it was at a level where he thought he could make a difference it seemed futile. This can happen in early childhood programs too. That is why we need to help children learn to clean up, with our modeling and our organization, asking each person to do one small, manageable part.

14.1 Modeling Behavior

For this assignment, select a cartoon or video game from YouTube or other online video sites. Document each violent incident you witness in the video. Discuss how media might influence children's behavior.

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Explain why modeling is a powerful teaching tool

Differentiate between desirable and undesirable models of interaction

Demonstrate desirable models of behavior

Analyze role models for effectiveness and desirable outcomes

Explanation / Answer

Whenver you notice children they are always trying to imitate there parents, teachers, neighbours. Why is this so? Because they try to communicate with the new world by learning behaviors from others. For children, Modeling is a good way to teach behaviours that are appropriate. For example- whenever the child's parents shows respect to the elder person by touching their feet even the child will go and peform the behavior. Then, they are appreciated by the parents and they understand that this behavior is appropriate. In this way they learn how to build a connection between particular situations and certain behaviors.

In school, if the tecahers want to promote good habits among students they try to do perform that behavior in front of the class. For example- A teacher might borrow a pencil from a student and say Thank You to that student, indirectly the whole class marks the behavior and tries to immitate it. This way moral behaviors a taught. In terms of skills also modeling is used extensively. For example if you join a dance class the master would show them how to do a particular step and then the students try to do it which enhances learning of the child.

Modeling is not only use to promote good behavior but also to help children differeniate between appropriate and inappropriate behavior. By showing a boy doing an inappropriate behavior they punish or dont reinforce the behavior then the child understands that for this kind of a behavior he will not be appreciated and avoid doing it.

Role Models include for children- parents, teachers, relatives. For adults might turn to actors, sportsperson and other popular and influential people and media. Nowadays, Progammes involving role modeling have been structured for educational and work settings. The effectiveness of this approach has been seen in corporate world too.

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