Young children's behavior : 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:

viii, 293 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Baltimore, Md. : Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co., [2008]

Summary:

In the third edition of this landmark text Louise Porter draws on current, evidence-based research to explore prominent theories about young children's behavior. With her customary clarity and ever-accessible style, Porter provides practical strategies for caregivers and teachers that are designed to: promote children's skill development, foster children's willingness to cooperate with others, safeguard children's emotional needs.

Importantly, the techniques offered are consistent with the principles of high quality care, ethical and just practice, and the broader educational goals of childcare centers and early childhood environments. Within this framework the needs of adults and the importance of family-centered partnerships are addressed. The third edition of Young Children's Behavior provides enhanced coverage of socioeconomic and cultural issues, gender differences, and autism spectrum and attention deficit disorders.

Contents:

Contrasting ideas about discipline

Evidence about disciplinary practices

A child-centred educational program

Meeting children's basic needs

Meeting children's need to belong

Meeting children's need for autonomy

Meeting children's need for self-esteem

Origins of inconsiderate behaviour

Communicating to solve problems

Everyday responses to disruptions

Teaching children emotional self-control

Finding solutions to chronic difficulties

Disruptions during routines

Guiding prosocial behaviour

Disruptions associated with atypical development

Nurturing staff

Collaborating with parents

Formulating a discipline policy.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-287) and index.

ISBN:

9781557669568

1557669562

OCLC:

174138870