(Solved by Humans)-Elena, a four-and-a-half-year-old, had attended the preschool for

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Elena, a four-and-a-half-year-old, had attended the preschool for over a year. ?She enjoyed music and art, and books were a favorite choice. ?She was often found in the book loft with friends, pretending to read, laughing and pointing to illustrations. ?Able to read a few words, she delighted in sharing these with others with her creative play games. ?Elena's mother asked for a teacher?conference and described a troubling behavior. ? Elena had displayed at home. ?Elena had ben stung by a bee a few months earlier, and since had become hysterical at times, screaming. ?"it's on me! Get it off!" while flailing flapping her arms as if to remove a bee. ?

The staff developed a plan of action, contingent on Elena experiencing an episode at school. ?Teachers would remain calm and protect Elena and others from harm or distress by gently moving her to a quiet area if possible. ?When Elena quieted, staff planned to say something calming, like "I don't see any bees around you, Elena, " or "There are no bees near you." or something similar.

Elena was alone with a student teacher when she became highly agitated, trying to slap imaginary bees from her body. ?The student?teacher waited, showing no excitement, and acted as a calm observer, ?As Elena quieted, the student teacher sad, "There really aren't any bees. ?This is a game, isn't it? ?Elena answered, "my mother thinks there are bees." Elena then walked off to play with others.

Respond to one of the questions below and then respond to at least two of your peers. ?You are required to write all responses in a minimum of 5 sentences.

1. Do you feel the staff and student teacher have a trusting relationship with this parent? Why or why not?

2. If you had been the student teacher, in what ways might you have added to your?professional growth through this incident?

3. How would you describe the student teacher's skill in calming Elena?

4. What might have happened if the student teacher had not had prior knowledge of Elena's home behavior?