Introduction
The role of educating children has for a long time been considered a reserve for the teachers. Most people tend to think that teaching is a reserve for those who are professionally trained to do so. However, the role of parents as teachers cannot be underestimated. Parents play a crucial role in the education of their children. Since it is the parents who spent most of their time with children they are in a better position to take the role of teachers. However for parents to take the roles of teachers, a lot of preparation has to take place. In other words, there are a lot of things that must be put into consideration when assuming the responsibility of teaching. Learning is a complex process that must be well approached for the results to be of the essence. As a result, there are various models through which the learning process can be carried out. The concern-Based Adoption Model (CBAM) is one model that is useful in the learning process. The paper endeavors to take an analytical look at the CBAM model. However, much focus will be given to the first stage of the model.
CBAM Overview
Concern Based Adoption Model is a program that takes an overview of all the undertakings of change in the course of learning. The system goes ahead to predict the various characters and needs of the instructors throughout the process. As the name suggests the whole process is based on concerns. These represent the emanating needs and experiences of the teachers as they conduct the learning process. The model provides for a deeper understanding of the al the parameters of the process making the teachers aware and thus conversant with everything that concerns the same. As a result, teachers are in a better position to comprehend their roles and fulfill their obligations in a better-informed manner (Conley 2002). The prediction part of the model helps the instructors to anticipate certain changes and therefore prepare to handle them successfully. This helps the process to take place in a more organized manner. The model works in several ways. First is the different stages through which the program is implemented. The levels of the model are also instrumental in bringing about the necessary change. Lastly, the innovation aspect of the model plays an important role in the whole process.
Stages of CBAM
The Concern-Based Adoption Model is a comprehensive program used in the learning program. The model works through several stages to successfully implement its requirements. Each stage is unique and covers a certain degree of the role that makes an ultimate contribution to the whole process. The model involves seven different stages. The stages can be used by parents in their role as teachers. The teaching process is meant to pass knowledge and education to the young ones. As a result, parents can simply assume the role of teachers and carry out the teaching process. Through CBAM the process is made easy since a step-by-step approach ensures that that the process is gradually approached with ease. CBAM provides an easy and simple formula through which parents can employ in their endeavor to provide the children with the education. Through each stage, the needs of the students are taken care of. At the same time, the concerns of the teachers during the whole process are also provided for. The stages of CBAM are as follows:
- Awareness
- Information
- Personal
- Management
- Consequence
- Collaboration
- Refocusing
Awareness
The first stage in the CBAM model is awareness. This is the initial stage in the whole program. Through the awareness stage, the process of the program incepts, the other stages that follow therefore derive significance from the awareness stage. Being the first stage, it sets the process of the whole program. Under normal circumstances, the stage involves the individual to understand the change that t is to take place (Sweeney 2008). The person in question might not be aware of impending change, therefore this stage establishes whether the individual has the awareness or not. It also explains the willingness of the person to get the knowledge of the change or not. In other words, the awareness stage establishes the situation of the learner and the attitude he or she poses. Before the process can begin the awareness of the person has to first be established. It is from here that a proper understanding of the person can be done. When parents take up the roles of teachers they can find this stage to be of great importance. This is true bearing in mind that the awareness step sets the stage for the whole process. At the same time, the CBAM model is made in a systematic way that enables proper understanding and handling of the whole process. Proper implementation of the first process guarantees the success of the whole program.
The awareness stage involves concerns that are to do with the individuals in the process and not the situation itself. Under normal circumstances, this involves people who bring about the change or experience it. How they perceive the change, and how prepared they are to handle the whole situation. The awareness part is the most important since it establishes the situation of the individual before proceeding with other aspects. In their roles as teachers, parents can take advantage of the CBAM model to ensure the convenience of the process. The model makes the process simpler and easier to carry out. Parents can therefore assess their level of awareness when carrying out the process. Their concerns are understood well through the first stage of the model.
Relationship with Other Stages
The awareness stage sets the stage for application of other stages of CBAM model. As a result it is the single most stage of the whole program. This is due to the fact that it begins the process by ascertaining awareness quotient of the individual in question. The awareness stage has a complementary relationship with other stages of the model. In one way or the other all the stages of the model complement each other. Therefore the awareness stage opens the whole process through which relationships are builds at the relevant stages of the program.
Awareness and Education Relationships
Awareness is the single most important parameter in the activities of education. In fact the relationships involved in the educational process have a lot to with the awareness aspect. The awareness of the various aspects in the process is vital towards the success of the education program. Awareness carries the most significant role in education environment. At the end of the day it is the awareness of teachers and students of their needs and concerns that point to the success of any program of education nature. Failure to develop a sound awareness of the needs and concerns of the program can have drastic effects in the way the whole program is run. A proper understanding of these concerns leads to the success of any program available. Poor awareness among participants in the educational program is more dangerous for the success of the program. Another crucial component of the same concept is the understanding of customers needs. When designing and carrying out a program for the students, their needs must be comprehended if the program is to be a success. As a result awareness of students needs forms the corner stone not only of the relationships of education but also the success and effectiveness of the same.
References
- Conley, B. (2002). Alternative schools: a reference handbook. New York: ABC-CLIO.
- Sweeney, B. (2008). Leading the teacher induction and mentoring program. Washington: Corwin Press.