ece311 week 4 discussion 1 RESPONSE m.b.

Respond in 5 sentences or more by addressing one of the challenges your classmate posted. Describe in detail how you would address this challenge in your own classroom.

Developmentally Appropriate Child Guidance: Helping Children Gain Self-Control

Early childhood education is a start for children between the ages of 3 to 5 to start learning what safety rules. Safety rules are demands in classroom that allows for the classroom to be ran in a smooth manner. The children in the classroom will feel more secure and will know what behavior is acceptable and what is not. Rules and expectation of the students are used every day that way the children will become accustomed to the rules. Both children and teachers are required to use the safety rules in the classroom. Here are a few positive guidance techniques.

Use Positive Verbal Guidance (Responsive Language)

Children often forget what constitutes appropriate behavior from one day to the next and from one situation to another (Kostelnik, Soderman, & Whiren, 1999). They need frequent reminders of the rules; if corrective action is necessary, adults should be clear but non-accusatory. Responsive language utilizes positive verbal guidance that is respectful towards children, labels and validates children’s feelings, and clarifies rules and responsibilities. Responsive language gives reasons and explanations to children (Stone, 1993). Adults actively listen to children and respond in a sensitive manner.

Example: before starting a discussion with the class remind them to raise their hands one at time so they can hear each of their fellow classmates.

Model the Behavior You Want a Child to Follow

All young children benefit from a visual model of what to do, but this is especially important for children with developmental or language delays. Couple the modeling or demonstration of proper procedure, with direct explanation—otherwise children may not imitate the desired behavior themselves at a later time.

Example: If you want your students to be respectful you have to show them respect. When students are being respectful I believe you should reward them for modeling positive behavior.

Jaruszewicz, C. (2012). Curriculum and methods for early childhood educators [Electronic version]. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/