Recap of week three

The Child's voice is a phrase used to describe what?

• communication difficulties

• the real involvement of children and young people.

• How loud children are

• Not setting clear boundaries.

Answer explanation

The phrase 'The Child's voice' emphasizes the importance of actively involving children and young people in decisions that affect them, rather than merely focusing on their communication difficulties or behavior.

How can agency be defined?

• Doing what someone else tells you.

• Always being in the right

• Working in teams

• having the power to make decisions that impact self

Answer explanation

Agency is defined as having the power to make decisions that impact oneself. This emphasizes individual autonomy and the ability to influence one's own life, unlike simply following orders or working in teams.

Having agency is closely linked to the key concepts of

• Been and gone

• essentialism and biological

• Being, belonging & becoming.

• Becoming and school readiness

Answer explanation

Having agency relates to 'Being, belonging & becoming' as it emphasizes the importance of identity and connection in personal development, which are essential for exercising agency.

UNICEF (2004) defines authentic participation as

• starts with children and demands a change in adult thinking & behaviour

• adults doing what children tell them

• letting all children play

• Joining in

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights that authentic participation begins with children and requires adults to change their thinking and behavior, emphasizing a collaborative approach rather than merely following children's directives.

Responsive environments in the context of voice and participation are

• Environments that parents like.

• Environments that are playful.

• Environments that are organised

• Environments that support children’s decision-making

Answer explanation

Responsive environments that support children’s decision-making empower them to express their thoughts and choices, fostering engagement and participation, which is essential for their development.

Which of the following are principles for children's participation?

• Recognise children as experts in their own lives

• All of these

• Enable young children to express their views, opinions and aspirations.

• That children can make meaningful contributions if given the opportunity.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'All of these' because each option reflects key principles for children's participation, emphasizing their expertise, ability to express themselves, and potential for meaningful contributions.

Which of the following describes Article 3 on the UNCRC

• The right to everything

• the right of children to be involved in decisions that affect them

• The interests of the child should be considered at all levels of society.

• The right to Freedom of expression

Answer explanation

Article 3 of the UNCRC emphasizes that the best interests of the child must be a primary consideration in all actions concerning them, ensuring their needs are prioritized at all societal levels.

Which of the following best describes Article 12 of the UNCRC

• The right of children to be involved in decisions that affect them

• The right of Freedom of expression

• The right to everything

• The interests of children should be considered at all levels of society.

Answer explanation

Article 12 of the UNCRC emphasizes the right of children to express their views and be involved in decisions that affect them, making the first choice the best description.

Which of the following describes Article 13 of the UNCRC

• Children's right to Freedom of expression

• the right of children to be involved in decisions that affect them

• interests of children should be thought about at all levels of society.

• Anything they want.

Answer explanation

Article 13 of the UNCRC specifically grants children the right to freedom of expression, allowing them to express their views, thoughts, and opinions freely. This makes 'Children's right to Freedom of expression' the correct choice.

Which of these are cited as barriers to children's voice and participation?

• Adults fail to appreciate the value of children’s perspectives

• Adults consistently underestimate children’s capacities

• Adults disempower children by not recognising or promoting their potential contribution

• All of these

Answer explanation

All the options highlight barriers to children's voice and participation, including adults undervaluing children's perspectives, underestimating their capacities, and disempowering them by not recognizing their potential contributions.