Young children's behaviour : practical approaches for caregivers and teachers / Louise Porter.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Porter, Louise, 1958-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Preschool children--Psychology.

Preschool children.

Behavior modification.

Discipline of children.

Early childhood education.

Classroom management.

Physical Description:

x, 252 pages ; 25 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Baltimore, MD : P.H. Brookes Pub. Co., [2003]

Contents:

Part 1 Foundations of a guidance approach 1

Chapter 1 Core values of early childhood education 4

Ethical principles 4

Educational tenets 6

Chapter 2 Debates about discipline 11

Contrasting philosophies 12

Implications for practice 21

Skills for guiding children 22

Chapter 3 Prevention of inconsiderate behaviour 26

Provide a child-friendly environment 26

Meet children's emotional and social needs 29

Provide an individually appropriate program 29

Part 2 Children's emotional needs 33

Chapter 4 Meeting children's emotional needs 35

Safety and security 36

Autonomy 36

Self-esteem 38

Chapter 5 Meeting children's social needs 52

Connectedness to adults 52

Friendships 56

Social skills interventions 57

Part 3 Responding to inconsiderate behaviour 65

Chapter 6 Origins of inconsiderate behaviour 67

Primary causes 67

Secondary reactions 70

Responses to the behaviour types 71

The attention-seeking myth 71

Chapter 7 Communicating to solve problems 74

Listening 75

Assertiveness 79

Collaborative problem solving 82

Chapter 8 Responding to everyday disruptions 85

Graded responses 85

Chapter 9 Teaching children emotional self-control 94

Methods to teach self-control 94

Chapter 10 Resolving chronic difficulties 102

Check your preventive measures 102

Fine-tune your interventions 103

Part 4 Specific behavioural challenges of young children 109

Chapter 11 Disruptions during routines 111

Meal times 111

Sleep times 115

Group time disruptions 116

Toileting 119

Separating from parents 120

Reunions 123

Clinging to staff 123

Use of manners 124

Transitions 125

Chapter 12 Social and play difficulties 126

Isolated children 127

Reticence (not joining in) 128

Shyness 129

Prejudice and discrimination 130

Exclusion 131

Aggression 132

Biting 135

Rough-and-tumble play 136

Super-hero play 136

Unwillingness to share 138

Telling tales 140

Packing away equipment 141

Exploration of genitals 141

Fears 142

Copying disruptive behaviour 143

Chapter 13 Developmental challenges 145

Speech and language skills 145

The attention deficit disorders 152

Children with disabilities 156

Gifted children 163

Chapter 14 Family issues 174

General guidelines for supporting stressed children 174

Children who have been bereaved 177

Children living in poverty 179

Parental separation or divorce 180

Children experiencing family violence 182

Children who are being abused 184

Children of teen parents 192

Children whose parents have intellectual disabilities 193

Children whose parents have a mental illness 194

Children of parents who misuse drugs 195

Part 5 Caring for adults 199

Chapter 15 Supporting staff 201

Provide conducive working conditions 201

Facilitate collegial support 204

Exercise leadership 205

Seek outside guidance 206

Chapter 16 Solving problems in collaboration with parents 208

Rationale for parental collaboration 208

A collaborative style 209

Communicating with parents 215

Preparing parents for transitions 221

Chapter 17 Formulating a policy 222

Benefits of formal policies 222

Components of a policy 223

Evaluation of the policy 226.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 228-245) and index.

ISBN:

1557666660

OCLC:

51178196