Problem:
Ariana is a first-year ECE student doing her placement in a toddler classroom. The classroom team includes two full-time educators, Jamie and Priya. On Ariana's second week, Jamie asks her to support a small group of toddlers during the transition from outdoor play to lunch. Ariana helps the children take off their boots and coats and brings them to the lunch table. As she settles the children, Priya walks in and looks surprised. She asks Ariana why the children are at the table already, explaining that they were supposed to wash their hands first. Ariana is flustered and replies that Jamie asked her to bring them in. Priya says, "You really need to check what the routine is before jumping in." Later that day, Ariana overhears Jamie and Priya talking in the staff room about how students "don't always think things through." Ariana feels embarrassed, unsure if she should say something, and wonders if she handled the situation poorly. Questions: What were the communication breakdowns in this scenario? How could Ariana have responded differently in the moment when Priya pointed out the mistake? What role could Jamie and Priya have played in supporting clearer communication with a new student? What strategies can Ariana use to rebuild trust and show that she wants to be a contributing member of the team? If you were Ariana, would you follow up with either educator? Why or why not, and what would you say? Need Assignment Help?