Session 3
1. Session 3
1.6. Learning Activity 2
Session 3: Child Abuse, Family Violence, and Community Resources
Learning Activity 2: In the Moment
Focus
Yossef, a five-year-old boy, has bruises on his cheek, upper arm, and torso. He tells you that over the weekend he fell down the stairs. Yossef often has bruises on his upper arms.
Directions
You may choose to discuss this project with an experienced child care provider. He or she may provide valuable real experience in the development of your plan. Remember to refer to the information in the inquiry to help you, as well as research on the Internet.
The scenario given is brief and requires you to use your imagination. Your task is to develop a plan to show how you would gather the information necessary to determine if abuse was occurring. In your plan, explain the steps you would take to find out more about the situation. What questions do you need answered? Look to show your reasons why each step is necessary, and provide enough detail to determine how each step will give you the information you require.
You may want to set this activity up in a flow chart. Spend a few minutes online looking for examples of flow charts. These are effective and efficient ways to communicate processes that are sometimes complex—just like the issue of child abuse may be complex.
As you work on your plan, you may find the following ideas good starting points or considerations to include. Add any other considerations you feel are important to ensure that you create an accurate picture of what is going on with the child.
- who to seek for guidance within your centre
- dealing with Yossef
- personal emotions
- where to gather information
- who to gather information from
- interaction with family
Checking In
When you are finished with your work, use the Student Rubric for Learning Activity 2: In the Moment to self-assess your completed activity. Include this completed rubric with your activity when you turn it in to your teacher. Your teacher may also use this rubric for evaluation.