Recording-2025-02-10T12:58:46.736Z

Opening Remarks

• Teacher encourages students to participate

• Group presentation mentioned, indicating collaboration

• Students are reminded about submitting a photo journal in parts

Attendance Check

• Teacher notices absentees: Colin, Kaylin, Jaylin, Katie

• Confusion regarding students' names mentioned

Student Updates

• Lauren's performance at church noted, showcasing her talent

• Teacher reflects on students appearing differently in public vs. classroom

• Discussion on students' weekend activities initiated

Student Experiences

• Liza mentions attending SDMEA and spending time with friends

• Aaron talks about his chaotic work weekend due to the Super Bowl

• Valerie shares her experience at 'Second Sunday' in Downtown Charleston

• Students encouraged to attend local events for engagement

• Brenna discusses studying at a coffee shop and watching the Super Bowl

Teaching Observations

• Teacher notes common trends in students’ experiences

• Recognition of varying student backgrounds and challenges

Overview of Attachment Theory

• Introduction to attachment theory by key theorist John Bowlby

• Ainsworth developed further insights on secure vs. insecure attachments

Phases of Attachment

1. Pre-attachment (Rating: 1-10 - low attachment)

   • Infants recognize caregivers but do not yet exhibit distress at separation.

2. Attachment in the Making (Rating: 5 - moderate attachment)

   • Infants start to develop preferences for primary caregivers.

3. Focused Attachment (Rating: 7-10 - strong attachment)

   • Infants show signs of separation anxiety and distress.

4. Working Model (High attachment)

   • Children can visualize their caregiver even when away, indicating strong emotional bonds.

Insecure Attachments

• Avoidant Behavior: Child ignores parent upon return, indicating anger or discomfort.

• Anxious Ambivalent: Child unable to be comforted by the parent’s return, demonstrating frustration.

• Disorganized Attachment: Child displays bizarre behavior, often connected to abuse.

Impact of Attachment on Development

• Secure attachment leads to better emotional regulation and self-efficacy in children.

• Teachers have the ability to foster secure attachments in classroom settings, positively influencing student outcomes.

Conclusion and Learning Tasks

• Discussion on the importance of being a supportive figure in students' lives.

• Teacher outlines quiz schedule and upcoming assignments, stressing the importance of engagement with childhood experiences.

• First major assignment requires students to submit childhood photos (ages 5-10), aimed to deepen understanding of early development.