POSITIVE CHILD GUIDANCE, International Edition, equips readers with information on how to guide, manage, and cope with the behavior of children. The book provides insight into children's efforts to understand their own emerging needsand feelings while coping with adult expectations. The author outlines workable steps for creating a cooperative, respectful community of children and adults, with special emphasis on sensitivity to cultural needs, cultural differences, and developmentally appropriate practice. You'll also find a range of practical, effective, and flexible guidance strategies based on principles of straightforward communication and assertiveness. INDICE: Part One: PREPARING FOR POSITIVE GUIDANCE. 1. Why Guidance Matters. 2. Historical Perspectives and Guidance Theories. 3. Understanding Children's Behavior. Part Two: VALUEING THE UNIQUENESS OF EACH CHILD. 4. How to ObserveChildren. 5. Serving Culturally Diverse Children and Families. 6. Understanding Children with Disabilities or Special Needs. Part Three: PREVENTING BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS. 7. Designing Developmentally Appropriate Environments Inside and Out. 8. Building Relationships through Positive Communication. 9. Understandingthe Reasons for Problem Behavior. Part Four: POSITIVE INTERVENTIONS. 10. Guidelines for Effective Guidance. 11. Guiding Children from Mindless Mistaken Goals to Mindful Responsibility.
- ISBN: 978-0-8400-2849-5
- Editorial: Wadsworth
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 512
- Fecha Publicación: 25/10/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés