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Challenging behavior is one of the biggest issues early childhood educators face every day. Most often these behaviors are caused by challenges presented by the social and physical environment, yet often the approach is to "fix" the child rather than "fix" the factors that contribute to the behavior. This Turn-Key training program will provide the knowledge base and practical strategies teachers need to strive to minimize challenging behavior in the classroom. Watch the following video to learn more.
This innovative, comprehensive ten-lesson video course helps teachers minimize challenging behavior by promoting these positive classroom practices:
This course includes:
What we do today, matters tomorrow. The time for you to help all children is now.
| Module 1 Children's Behaviors Lesson One - Child Development (42:06) • Developmental Milestones • Social and Emotional Health • Temperament • Behavior and Cues • Protective Factors and Resilience Lesson Two - Challenging Behaviors and Risk Factors (47:56) • What is Challenging Behavior? • Including All Children • Internalizing and Externalizing Behavior • Children and Stress • Violence, Abuse, and Trauma |
| Module 2 Promoting Positive Behaviors Lesson Three - Finding Children's Strengths (42:18) • Developmentally Appropriate Practices • Observing Behaviors • Assessing Behaviors • Strength-based Approaches • Creating a Caring Learning Community Lesson Four - Preventing Challenging Behaviors - Part 1 (44:40) • Classroom Environment • Routines and Transitions • Building Relationships • Responsibility and Rules • Reflective Practice Lesson Five - Preventing Challenging Behaviors - Part 2 (44:17) • Music, Movement, and Active Play • Scaffolding and Skill Building • Teaching Problem-solving • Feelings are Important • Heading Off Bullying |
| Module 3 Adults' Behaviors Lesson Six - Teachers Making a Differences (46:30) • Knowing Yourself • Taking Care of Yourself • Intentional Teaching • Effective Praise • Policies and Procedures Lesson Seven - Working with Families (45:07) • Developing Respectful Partnerships • Understanding Cultural Values • Communication and Coordination • Reducing Family Stress • Avoiding Expulsion |
| Module 4 Intervention and Strategies Lesson Eight - Developing a Behavior Plan (47:19) • Why is the Child Using the Behavior? • Goal Setting • Frequency, Intensity, and Duration • Six Steps to a Behavior Plan • Looking for Outside Help Lesson Nine - Intervention Strategies - Part 1 (46:09) • Intervention Strategies • Withdrawn Behaviors • Positive Guidance and Discipline • Developing Empathy • Developing Self-regulation Lesson Ten - Intervention Strategies - Part 2 (43:22) • Responding to Anger and Aggression • Time In - Regroup and Reset • Making Genuine Amends • Addressing Hurtful Behavior • Responding to Dangerous Behaviors |
This innovative training program includes interviews
with over
50 experts in the field, including...
| Margie Carter Early Childhood Consultant and Author |
Amy Dombro Co-Author, Powerful Interactions |
Dan Gartrell Bemidji State University |
Sandy Heideman Early Childhood Specialist |
Mary Louise Hemmeter Ctr. on Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning |
Marilou Hyson Early Childhood Development and Education Consultant |
Barbara Kaiser Author, Challenging Behavior in Young Children |
Marie Masterson Dominican University |
Sharon Ritchie Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute |
Nancy Rosenow Dimensions Foundation Nature Explore |