EDP 3273 REFLECTION 8

“Parenting practices are the patterns of discipline and affection that parents display with their children” (Durwin & Reese-Webber, 2017, p. 32). The different style of parenting is evident throughout the classroom and answers many questions as to why students are struggling, not listening, and lashing out when they are given basic instructions. It seems as if these students lack a controlling and responsive environment outside of school. I believe that this is why they continue to cause problems. They are just looking for attention at school because they are not getting it at home. Is there a way to give these students the attention that they are seeking throughout the day so they will not act out and disturb classroom learning time?

EdPsych Modules states that cliques usually do not tend to form until the middle school years but I would have to politely disagree. Even though these students are in kindergarten, my CT and I have already started to see cliques forming in the classroom. According to EdPysch Modules, “Cliques provide opportunities to learn social skills, discover how to communicate in interpersonal relationships, and, for some, practice leadership roles within small groups. Many times these smalls groups have a social structure or place in which time is spent together” (Durwin & Reese-Webber, 2017, p.37). Watching these students together as made me realize that cliques are not always a bad thing. These children are still inclusive with the other students. It is intriguing to see each group of students naturally gravitate towards each other. My CT and I have also realized that most of the cliques are made up of the same racial and/or ethnic group of students. I found this extremely interesting. I believe that the cultural make up of these students have brought each one together into their respected clique. When do these inclusive cliques begin to exclude the students they deem as outsiders?

Durwin, C., & Reese-Weber, M. (2017). EdPsych (6th ed., pp. 32, 37). Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publications, Inc.

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