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What is the primary goal of using solution cards in the classroom?
What is the primary goal of using solution cards in the classroom?
What is the main idea behind 'Taking Care of Ourselves' in RCN?
What is the main idea behind 'Taking Care of Ourselves' in RCN?
What is the purpose of the 'Tucker the Turtle' strategy?
What is the purpose of the 'Tucker the Turtle' strategy?
What is the main difference between the traditional approach and the RCN approach to dealing with negative situations?
What is the main difference between the traditional approach and the RCN approach to dealing with negative situations?
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What is the primary goal of teaching children to communicate their emotions?
What is the primary goal of teaching children to communicate their emotions?
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What is the main idea behind 'Care for Our World' in RCN?
What is the main idea behind 'Care for Our World' in RCN?
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What was the main objective of Uri Bronfenbrenner's appearance before the US Congress in 1964?
What was the main objective of Uri Bronfenbrenner's appearance before the US Congress in 1964?
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Which ecological force involves the connections between the people around the child?
Which ecological force involves the connections between the people around the child?
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What is the overarching cultural influence on a child according to Bronfenbrenner's theory?
What is the overarching cultural influence on a child according to Bronfenbrenner's theory?
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Which ecological force involves changes in the child and their environment over time?
Which ecological force involves changes in the child and their environment over time?
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What government program was formed in 1965, partially as a result of Bronfenbrenner's theory?
What government program was formed in 1965, partially as a result of Bronfenbrenner's theory?
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According to Bronfenbrenner's theory, what type of support do children from unfortunate social structures need?
According to Bronfenbrenner's theory, what type of support do children from unfortunate social structures need?
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How many ecological forces does Bronfenbrenner's Ecological System Theory propose?
How many ecological forces does Bronfenbrenner's Ecological System Theory propose?
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What is the primary influence on a child according to Bronfenbrenner's microsystem?
What is the primary influence on a child according to Bronfenbrenner's microsystem?
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Which ecological force involves links between social settings that do not directly involve the child?
Which ecological force involves links between social settings that do not directly involve the child?
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What is the main idea behind Bronfenbrenner's Ecological System Theory?
What is the main idea behind Bronfenbrenner's Ecological System Theory?
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What was the prevailing belief that Bronfenbrenner sought to change in 1964?
What was the prevailing belief that Bronfenbrenner sought to change in 1964?
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Study Notes
Classroom Strategies
- Solution cards are used to help children find solutions to conflicts, such as taking turns or finding an alternative toy.
- The three overarching rules of RCN are: taking care of ourselves, taking care of each other, and taking care of our world.
Care for Ourselves
- When taking care of ourselves, we say "Please stop", "Ignore", and "Get a teacher".
Care for Each Other
- When taking care of each other, we "Share", "Get a timer", and "Trade".
Care for Our World
- When taking care of our world, we show respect and responsibility for our environment.
Positive Approach
- Using a positive approach to negative situations helps to find solutions and promotes teamwork.
- Problem-solving is a key part of the pyramid model, encouraging children to think critically.
Communication and Emotions
- Children are taught to communicate their emotions and express themselves.
- Timeouts and scolding are not used, instead, children are understood and guided to communicate their feelings through words, not actions.
Tucker the Turtle Strategy
- "Tucker the Turtle" is a strategy to teach children to slow down, think, and come up with solutions to problems.
- It helps children to manage their emotions and react calmly in difficult situations.
Classroom Strategies
- Solution cards are used to help children find solutions to conflicts, such as taking turns or finding an alternative toy.
Care for Ourselves
- To take care of ourselves, we use phrases such as "Please stop", "Ignore", and "Get a teacher" in conflict situations.
Care for Each Other
- To take care of each other, we practice sharing, use timers, and trade to resolve conflicts.
Care for Our World
- Taking care of our world involves showing respect and responsibility for our environment.
Positive Approach
- A positive approach to negative situations helps find solutions and promotes teamwork.
Communication and Emotions
- Children are taught to communicate their emotions and express themselves through words, not actions.
- Timeouts and scolding are not used, instead, children are guided to understand and express their feelings.
Tucker the Turtle Strategy
- The "Tucker the Turtle" strategy helps children slow down, think, and come up with solutions to problems.
- It teaches children to manage their emotions and react calmly in difficult situations.
Uri Bronfenbrenner and the Ecological System Theory
- In 1964, Uri Bronfenbrenner, a young psychologist, appeared before the US congress to challenge the prevailing belief that poverty was a result of biology and not the environment.
The Five Ecological Forces
- Microsystem: The child is directly influenced by their family and friends, and experiences at home and school.
- Mesosystem: The connections between the people around the child, such as parents and teachers, and their relationships with each other.
- Exosystem: Links between social settings that do not directly involve the child, such as the parent's experiences at work affecting their behavior at home.
- Macrosystem: The overarching culture, religion, and social norms that influence all other systems, such as a child's geographic location and ethnicity.
- Chronosystem: The changes in the child and their environment over time, such as a parent's divorce or a new family member moving in.
Implications and Applications
- Bronfenbrenner's theory helped form the Head Start program in 1965, a government program that has served more than 35 million poor children since.
- The theory recognizes that children who grow up in unfortunate social structures need a form of support that reaches their families and community.
- The bioecological model, an extension of the theory, recognizes gene–environment interactions and the role of heritability, but emphasizes the influence of the environment on heritability.
Key Quotes and Takeaways
- "Every child needs at least one adult who is irrationally crazy about him or her" - Bronfenbrenner's emphasis on the importance of a supportive adult in a child's life.
- The ecological system theory highlights the importance of considering the larger environment and social structures in understanding a child's development and potential.
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Learn effective strategies for resolving conflicts in the classroom, focusing on taking care of oneself, others, and the environment. Understand solution cards, RCN rules, and phrases to promote harmony.
