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See a diverse group of teachers use a variety of proven supportive guidance techniques to foster positive prosocial behavior and self regulation in the early childhood classroom. Classroom management and discipline are among the most challenging issues that teachers report.
The program demonstrates specific methods to deal with an assortment of inappropriate behaviors teachers may encounter.
Chapters include:
Introduction
Reasons for Inappropriate Behavior
Importance of Our Relationships
The Supportive Guidance Approach
How to Teach Social Skills
Top 20 Supportive Guidance Approach Techniques
Review
A comprehensive Trainer's Guide includes handouts for participants with reflection and discussion topics, resources, a post test and certificates of participation (as a PDF file on the CD).
This program gives teachers the tools they need to promote prosocial behavior and create a positive classroom environment.
The program was written by Dr. Patricia Vardin, Chair, Early Childhood Education Department, Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY.