Flexibility and Student Focus
Shows flexibility
Incorporates student's ideas
Follow student's leads
Support for Autonomy and Leadership
Allows choices
Allows students to lead lessons
Gives students responsibility
Student Expression
Encourages students talk
Elicits ideas and/or perspectives
Restriction of Movement
Allows movement
Is not rigid
How can I increase my regard for children's perspective?
Actively seek out, listen to, and support children's idea, points of view, and active participation.
Be flexible and go with the flow of children's ideas.
Create activities based on children's interests.
Provide time for child-initiated activities and learning.
Provide children with real responsibilities in the classroom.
Encourage children to mentor others.
Allow children reasonable freedom and movement.
Give children choices.
For more information refer to the CLASS PRE-K Dimensions Guide by Teachstone training.