Pick one of the supportive roles (stage manager, observer, protector and mediator, participant, tutor) a teacher may assume and describe what is involved in this role
What will be an ideal response?
A teacher may assume several roles in supporting children's play. They are:
a. Stage manager — organizing and setting up the space, materials, furnishings, and equipment to suggest meaningful play opportunities
b. Observer — systematically observing and assessing the qualities of a child's play in light of play theory and research and using this information as a basis for making decisions on how to further the child's play
c. Protector and Mediator — keeping children safe from harm by mediating when there is conflict so that children can learn to negotiate problems and engage in play that is respectful of others
d. Participant — participating in the children's play to extend and enrich it while letting children maintain control over the play
e. Tutor — intervening in children's play by demonstrating, modeling, or helping a child learn new skill within the context of a play episode
f. Guide — light scaffolding that encourages children to build knowledge and skill, promotes attention and engagement, and helps prevent them from becoming frustrated
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