Topic: Active Supervision
Instructions:
Watch the Active Supervision Training Videos, Take notes on the tips you learn about in viewing them.
Reply the discussion prompt below by Friday of the week (9/27)
Ask each of your group mates a relevant question to ask him or her more information about what he or she shared in his or her initial post.
Submit your responses to your four group mates by Sunday of the week (9/29)
Discussion Prompt:
Part 1:
Now that you have had the opportunity to lear more about what active supervision is, how it works and why it is so important I want you to share with your group mates the three tips you learned that you found to be of great importance to proper active supervision and the safety of the children when in your care. Discuss how these tips will improve the environment for both the children and the staff.
Part 2:
**Scenario for Active Supervision in a Childcare Center:**
You are supervising a group of 12 preschool-aged children during free play in a large outdoor playground. There are multiple activity zones: a sandbox, a climbing structure, swings, and a grassy area for running and games. As the children disperse to different areas, you notice:
Two children arguing over a toy in the sandbox.
A group of children playing tag, running toward a section of the yard near the fence.
A child sitting alone, quietly observing the others but not participating.
A child climbing higher than usual on the play structure, hesitating to come down.
As the caregiver in charge, how would you actively supervise in this situation? Describe the steps you would take to ensure the safety and well-being of all the children, addressing potential risks without disrupting their play. How would you engage with the children while maintaining a balance between safety and allowing them independence?
This scenario provides an opportunity to apply active supervision principles in a typical childcare setting.