Activity 3.1a: Describe the dilemma
Communication
Activity 3.2a: Turn the dilemma into an answerable question
For early childhood professionals (P), are communication practices (I) effective in promoting collaboration with other professionals and families (O)?
Activity 3.3a: Identify examples of attending and active listening
View Handout 3.3: Communication Practices Observation Checklist – Answer Key for answer guidelines.
Activity 3.4a: Identify examples of seeking and verifying information
View Handout 3.3: Communication Practices Observation Checklist – Answer Key for answer guidelines.
Activity 3.5a: Identify examples of joining and supporting
View Handout 3.3: Communication Practices Observation Checklist – Answer Key for answer guidelines.
Activity 3.6a: Apply the research to practice
Consider the research settings, characteristics of the participants, and the communication strategies and outcomes examined.
Activity 3.7a: Consider the policy on communication
Consider the IDEA statutory requirements for teams developing IEPs/IFSPs and the Head Start Performance Standards.
Activity 3.8a: Listen to experience-based knowledge
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- Listening
- Openness
- Difference between talking & communicating, body language, developing empathy
Activity 3.9a: Consider the unique contexts
What type of classroom is it? How does Shawanda feel about Ashley? Has she been carrying out the suggestions made by Ashley? How does Ashely feel about Shawanda? Does she feel frustrated?
Activity 3.10a: Use evidence-based practice decision making
- Listening, openness, body language, empathy
- See the Bottomline of the Handout 3.4: Research Summary on Communication Practices for Collaboration
- Emphasis on collaboration and teaming
- Shawanda respects and likes Ashley (therapist) but […]. Ashley values collaboration […].
- Given that Shawanda and Ashley have established a friendly relationship, they should try to explore the concerns they each have using the strategies related to [which category?].
- The research is somewhat relevant to the program and family context. Although there are no formal policies that directly address communication, the emphasis in policies on teaming and collaboration support the importance of using effective communication practices with families and other professionals. A panel of respected experts endorses the importance of using effective communication strategies. Given the weight of the evidence, a recommendation could be for Shawanda and/or Ashley to […].
Activity 3.11a: Implementation plan for seeking and verifying information from the therapist
No hint provided.
Activity 3.12a: Evaluation a communication implementation plan
How does Shawanda’s comments on the implementation plan represent effective communication examples?