PRA1023 – ASSIGNMENT 2
UNIQUE NUMBER: 844073
STUDENT NUMBER: 62821202
QUESTION 1
1.1)
In the outdoor area, first you need to know how much space you have available and where outdoor
apparatus can be put up that would physically draw the children’s interest and from there casually lead
them to the next educational apparatus.
The Apparatus whether it is a jungle gym, tyres and so forth for outdoor, it should compile of safety
requirements so the children’s danger is at a very minimal except if it is out of our control like falling off
the jungle gym.
Every apparatus must be sporadically dispersed so there is space between every apparatus to give
children a variety and their own space to learn. Nothing should be cramped up otherwise the children can
get hurt at a higher rate. Everything should be planned in a way of successfully developing the child’s
development, that being anything such as motor skills or social skills.
Furniture is also very important as it is needed for the children to rest, eat on etc. A good idea would be
to purchase those colourful plastic chairs and table that only seats four, therefor it pushes for social skills
to develop as the children are sitting amongst friends and every morning the children should sit at
another table so everyone can interact with everyone therefor developing their social skills as well as
their language use. Their ability to have a conversation and develop necessary skills needed for
conversation.
1.2)
1. Remain with the child throughout. Keep calm yourself and reassure the child that you are there
to help. Your presence acts for a comfort to the child, especially when faced with unfamiliar
surroundings and discomfort. You can provide valuable information about events following the
injury/illness.
2. Do not move a child with serious injury unless there is immediate danger from additional harm
such as fire or electrical shock.
3. Begin appropriate emergency care procedures immediately. Meanwhile, send for help. Have
another adult or child alert the person designated to handle the emergencies in your centre.
4. Call for emergency medical assistance if you are not sure about the severity of the situation.
Don’t attempt to handle difficult situations by yourself. A delay in contacting emergency
authorities can negatively affect the damage and can make a difference in saving his or her life. If
you are alone make sure someone dials the emergency numbers known as (911)
5. If the child is transmitted to a medical facility before parents arrive, a teacher should accompany
until arrival of parents.
, 6. Contact the child’s family. Inform them of the nature of the illness or injury and what condition
the child is in. If the child’s condition is not life threatening, discuss the necessary steps needed
to be taken for follow ups like seeing a children’s Physician, transporting the child to a medical
facility. If the family cannot be reached at all, you should call the child’s emergency contact
person or Physician.
7. Record all information concerning serious injury or illness on appropriate forms in the time scale
of 24 hours, place in the child’s folder and provide the family with a copy. If required, notify local
licensing authorities.
1.3)
Daily health checks for children provide a huge opportunity to build your teacher parent relationships.
This does take time and warming up to but it is for the child and both parties wants the best for the
children. Through repeated encouragement, interest and assistance, effective lines of communication can
slowly be established as communication between teachers and parents is a constant work at it scenario.
During the health check procedure, parents should be encouraged to ask questions and voice their
worries about their child’s behaviour, physical condition, habits or adjustment to care. At the same time,
teachers can advise families about communicable illness outbreaks, symptoms and signs to keep a look
out for and preventative measures that can be taken. Parents could also shine light and provide simple
explanations for problems the teacher observes.
Family is primarily responsible for a child’s health care. They are firstly responsible for maintaining their
child’s well-being and obtain any necessary evaluations and medical treatments needed.
Family can be the first to detect something is wrong with their child although sometimes they can delay
seeking professional advice hoping the child outgrows it, this means in denial to what is wrong and this
happens regularly as the parents may not understand that health problems if left unattended can have
serious consequences on children’s development and learning potential. Others may not be able to
determine the child’s problem fully or know where to obtain the right diagnosis and treatment.
Sometimes, family fails to take the initiative to provide for any type of routine health care. Some have
difficulty understanding the need for the need of medical care when a child doesn’t appear to be sick but
is, while others simply can’t afford health care. Medical costs can get very expensive so it is
understandable why this might occur. However, this should not discourage families as there is health
insurance available for income-eligible children through the national children’s health insurance
programme (CHIP) to improve their access to health care.
, QUESTION 2
2.1) Researches has found and demonstrated that large levels and amounts of lead intake can lower a
child’s IQ by as much as 4-5 percent (Hornung, Lanphear and Dietrich, 2009). This has become apriority to
eliminate high intake of lead.
Teachers who have found reason of high intake of lead due to children’s physical complaints, behaviour
or learning problems and believes this is a lead intake issue that’s causing this must encourage their
families for medical assistance so testing of the child can be done.
The prevention of lead poisoning requires that the environmental sources contributing to this should be
located and eliminated. Early identification is very important as it can eliminate other factors like further
contamination, leads to immediately initiating treatment and cares for the limiting leads harmful effects
on development. Children should always be encouraged to wash their hands thoroughly and to keep
hands and objects out of their mouths. Children who experience elevated blood lead levels may be
treated with special medications and dietary modifications that would increase their iron levels, calcium
levels and Vitamin C intake (Gracia and Snodgrass, 2007
UNIQUE NUMBER: 844073
STUDENT NUMBER: 62821202
QUESTION 1
1.1)
In the outdoor area, first you need to know how much space you have available and where outdoor
apparatus can be put up that would physically draw the children’s interest and from there casually lead
them to the next educational apparatus.
The Apparatus whether it is a jungle gym, tyres and so forth for outdoor, it should compile of safety
requirements so the children’s danger is at a very minimal except if it is out of our control like falling off
the jungle gym.
Every apparatus must be sporadically dispersed so there is space between every apparatus to give
children a variety and their own space to learn. Nothing should be cramped up otherwise the children can
get hurt at a higher rate. Everything should be planned in a way of successfully developing the child’s
development, that being anything such as motor skills or social skills.
Furniture is also very important as it is needed for the children to rest, eat on etc. A good idea would be
to purchase those colourful plastic chairs and table that only seats four, therefor it pushes for social skills
to develop as the children are sitting amongst friends and every morning the children should sit at
another table so everyone can interact with everyone therefor developing their social skills as well as
their language use. Their ability to have a conversation and develop necessary skills needed for
conversation.
1.2)
1. Remain with the child throughout. Keep calm yourself and reassure the child that you are there
to help. Your presence acts for a comfort to the child, especially when faced with unfamiliar
surroundings and discomfort. You can provide valuable information about events following the
injury/illness.
2. Do not move a child with serious injury unless there is immediate danger from additional harm
such as fire or electrical shock.
3. Begin appropriate emergency care procedures immediately. Meanwhile, send for help. Have
another adult or child alert the person designated to handle the emergencies in your centre.
4. Call for emergency medical assistance if you are not sure about the severity of the situation.
Don’t attempt to handle difficult situations by yourself. A delay in contacting emergency
authorities can negatively affect the damage and can make a difference in saving his or her life. If
you are alone make sure someone dials the emergency numbers known as (911)
5. If the child is transmitted to a medical facility before parents arrive, a teacher should accompany
until arrival of parents.
, 6. Contact the child’s family. Inform them of the nature of the illness or injury and what condition
the child is in. If the child’s condition is not life threatening, discuss the necessary steps needed
to be taken for follow ups like seeing a children’s Physician, transporting the child to a medical
facility. If the family cannot be reached at all, you should call the child’s emergency contact
person or Physician.
7. Record all information concerning serious injury or illness on appropriate forms in the time scale
of 24 hours, place in the child’s folder and provide the family with a copy. If required, notify local
licensing authorities.
1.3)
Daily health checks for children provide a huge opportunity to build your teacher parent relationships.
This does take time and warming up to but it is for the child and both parties wants the best for the
children. Through repeated encouragement, interest and assistance, effective lines of communication can
slowly be established as communication between teachers and parents is a constant work at it scenario.
During the health check procedure, parents should be encouraged to ask questions and voice their
worries about their child’s behaviour, physical condition, habits or adjustment to care. At the same time,
teachers can advise families about communicable illness outbreaks, symptoms and signs to keep a look
out for and preventative measures that can be taken. Parents could also shine light and provide simple
explanations for problems the teacher observes.
Family is primarily responsible for a child’s health care. They are firstly responsible for maintaining their
child’s well-being and obtain any necessary evaluations and medical treatments needed.
Family can be the first to detect something is wrong with their child although sometimes they can delay
seeking professional advice hoping the child outgrows it, this means in denial to what is wrong and this
happens regularly as the parents may not understand that health problems if left unattended can have
serious consequences on children’s development and learning potential. Others may not be able to
determine the child’s problem fully or know where to obtain the right diagnosis and treatment.
Sometimes, family fails to take the initiative to provide for any type of routine health care. Some have
difficulty understanding the need for the need of medical care when a child doesn’t appear to be sick but
is, while others simply can’t afford health care. Medical costs can get very expensive so it is
understandable why this might occur. However, this should not discourage families as there is health
insurance available for income-eligible children through the national children’s health insurance
programme (CHIP) to improve their access to health care.
, QUESTION 2
2.1) Researches has found and demonstrated that large levels and amounts of lead intake can lower a
child’s IQ by as much as 4-5 percent (Hornung, Lanphear and Dietrich, 2009). This has become apriority to
eliminate high intake of lead.
Teachers who have found reason of high intake of lead due to children’s physical complaints, behaviour
or learning problems and believes this is a lead intake issue that’s causing this must encourage their
families for medical assistance so testing of the child can be done.
The prevention of lead poisoning requires that the environmental sources contributing to this should be
located and eliminated. Early identification is very important as it can eliminate other factors like further
contamination, leads to immediately initiating treatment and cares for the limiting leads harmful effects
on development. Children should always be encouraged to wash their hands thoroughly and to keep
hands and objects out of their mouths. Children who experience elevated blood lead levels may be
treated with special medications and dietary modifications that would increase their iron levels, calcium
levels and Vitamin C intake (Gracia and Snodgrass, 2007
