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Show SUN CHRONICLE , Feb. 24, 1 977, Page 1 1 Preparing today's youth rsterodliini n of understanding hildren for what they are md what they can become is he best tool for preparing odays youth to live a happy nd successful life during the 1st century Its impossible to define mriculum for the home and ass room that will be applicable 20 years from now, Ruth Lundgren, .a vs Dr assistant i of due ation at the University of tali "But we can teach the professor basics a lov e of himself and love of life These fundamental skills will prepare the child to handle the una predictable problems and challenges of the next ten tury responses 1 The young thild is very egocentric. He is most interested in himself Later he will think in terms of a family and understand the meaning of love thy neighbor Right now, he thinks in terms of me" and "mine" as he To help parents better understand the emotional needs of their children of establishes himself as preschool through person and begins to third-grad- e age, Lundgren has outlined seven basic behavior characteristics and suggests appropriate parental a fit his the pieces of unique identity puzzle Parents and teachers must be ready to encourage him by together Policies changed for Vet benefits 'J eterans going to school GI Bill could under the ,und up in debt to the Federal government if they drop j ouixes punitive I or receive non-grades under certain 1 circumstances, the Veterans Vlinimstration said today A official explained that recent i a Congressional i amendment to the GI Bill inquires the agency to cancel ictroactively assistance paytments for a j course dropped without a grade This applies also in cases when a course is I completed but the grade assigned is, in effect, ignored bv the school for graduation requirements The new regulations do not j apply when the situation was i caused by circumstances i beyond the students control The new regulation was described as a major change m GI Bill benefit payments 5 5 ' bill overpaid under the GI course from which they withdraw and for courses in which the assigned grade is not used in computing the requirements for graduation Payments for such a course must be stopped as of the first day of the school term, or December 1, 1976, whichever date is later For example, if a student withdraws from a course on April 1. under the conditions outlined, VA payments will, in effect, be terminated retroactively to the beginning of the term In the past, GI Bill payments would have been continued up to the date of withdrawal but the new law prohitibts this The VA spokesman urged students enrolled under the GI Bill not to drop a course or request a non puntitive grade until they have contacted their school's veterans af fairs office and understand what effect the withdrawal from a course or grade may A have on their monthly checks The agency also recom mended that both students and school officials provide a brief statement concerning circumstances of the withdrawal or grade assignment when reporting it to the VA VA will then determine the effect of the circumstances on the withdrawal, or more punitive grade, and notify the student of the action taken to adjust his or her educational benefits individuality and creativeness At this stage, "curriculum" is fine as lung as the child is in the picture and it is something that involves him 2 The child wants to feel big, proud and important. He any wants success very much he experiences failure so often He has trouble tieing his shoe, and he wont write his name He be may correctly frustrated by his lack of coordination, communication skills and understanding of Ins role within the family and community But the only way he will learn is through patience and support while he continues to try At this stage a child needs because Officer slates speech On Saturday, Feb 26 at 2 m at the Southwest Branch p Library in Roy the children's program will feature Weber Sheriff's County Capt William Dermody Capt Dermody w ill speak on safety with an emphasis on bicycle safety and show' a film which illustrates practices especially safe bicycle All children, with those bicycles, are encouraged attend to have a classroom and home environment where he knows glory Small successes deserv e large rew ards of lov e and attention Flexibility is necessary since there should be no single correct answers in the world of a young child This child needs many to listening caretully, praising the child whenever possible and avoiding suppression of ! choices of activities, challenges and tasks A good rule for teachers is to send every child home happy each day Parents can reinforce the child's by self-imag- e expressing approval and pride whenever possible 3 The child is a beginner He makes an amateur. mistakes He spills the juice He forgets instructions He's noi'-He doesn't know how to pick up the baby He pulls the dog stall But don't w orry , he still has plenty of time to learn It s a fact that 75 percent of all children will graduate from high school and 50 percent will go on to college Give him enough time and room at this stage to make mistakes, he will learn by his mistakes for yeais to come A young child needs a classroom and home that is not based on split second timing Teachers, parents and schedules must be flexible to encourage the child Remember, he is just beginning to practice life 4 The child is very tender. He has very few resources to call on within himself Hes still feeling his way through life with an incomplete collection of tools, and he depends heavily on love He needs affection and wants to to others be affectionate Don't offer him a harsh classroom or home setting, and dont eKise him to rejection In later years his successes will be built on the foundation of love and un derstanding you provide at this early age St hook and homes should be warm, tender aflet tionate and very accepting 5 The voting thild needs stimulation Child en are by natuie veiy tunous It's almost impossible to hold batk a child betause he's so eagei to learn Give him latitude so his natural cuiiositv will be the key to learning Let him walk to class alone it he asks Let him plunk on the piano even though it sounds horrible Unlike those around him, the child hears and feels the hai monv ot challenge, and progress He needs a classroom and home situation that provide a variety of experiences and Roy Legion sponsors dance The Roy American Legion 139 is having a dance the 26th of Saturday, February, from 9pm to I a m Music will be by the offerings Give him sufficient wandering space filled with a variety of choices that involve as many of the five senses as possible Sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell will beckon him to an everlasting love of learning 6 The child is not a good sitter. He has endless energy and is always active He should seldom be confined to sitting for an extended period of time Introduce him to blocks, playhouses, climbing bars, manipulative toys anything that allows him to explore and learn 7 The young child is not good at keeping quiet. At this early age, silence is not golden The child is a noisy learner Talking is a vital asset which he needs to practice, so listen carefully and be prepared to let him question himself and those around him into a stupor Somewhere in the midst of the endless questions and nonrelated confusion, "adults will be better parents and teachers if they realize the childs world is a very special place mysterious and exciting, confusing yet If parents and complete teachers will observe the outside world from time to time through a child's eye, understanding and instinct will insure success Lets get a bit more light on the & subject! 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O Box 899, Salt Lake City, Utah 84110 Due to space limitations, all questions and suggestions cannot be printed in this column, but each will be answered UTAH POWER Gr un- derstanding will occur Reading is another vital skill, but dont push this too early Let the child learn skills gradually at his own speed, without pressure Let him dictate the rules of the game His natural instincts may be the best judge of what is right for him After 22 years of experience with young children as teacher and parent, Lundgren has found that, LIGHT CO. |