I agree with you, Brenda. Using children's names (rather than pet names i.e. baby, sweetie, sugar, etc.) is one way to communicate respect, which helps develop a warm and enjoyable learning environment. We use the CLASS tool for a lot of our coaching work with teachers, and this behavior is actually mentioned in high-level description of the dimension Positive Climate.
I do, however, think that asking the parents what their child prefers to be called by their teacher is important, and then confirm yourself with the child. For example, "Hi Christian! Your mom told me that sometimes you like to be called Chris. Would it be okay for me to call you Chris when you're at school?" That response communicates respect for the child and gives them autonomy to make an important decision about their experience at school.
Good luck!
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Catherine Burke
Teaching & Learning Specialist
Smart Start of Forsyth County
Winston Salem NC
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-14-2020 01:03 AM
From: Brenda Jones
Subject: Call by name...
I think it's best to call children by their given birth names. i feel that a name denotes a certain nature, name helps the child get to know themselves and become confident in who they are. ( if we are calling them litte pookey , or baby cakes, or sweetie, there is no personal identity in that. the impact is greater depending on the age group that you are working with. so yes I would say call them by their name. Actually there are studies that have been done on this very issue. so you may want to research, so you can make a better educated decision.
shalom and
Good luck!
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Brenda Jones
Director
salvation station
Oklahoma City OK
Original Message:
Sent: 07-12-2020 10:03 PM
From: Gabriela Rodriuez
Subject: Call by name...
Hello!
I am trying to find a info or point of view about we as teachers calling our students by either "their nick names or short name" is that good? Is bad? What do you think?
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Gabriela Rdz
In The Beginning
IN
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