theroists
believed that children moved forward in there development with the right social interaction and guided learning
vygotsky
involves outside factors
that influence behavior
– Classroom layout can influence behavior
Indirect guidance
Removing the child when behavior is intense
– Use as a time to cool down, not as a
punishment for misbehavior
– Help the child regain composure
– Avoid overusing
Time-out
Children need language and social skills to
solve problems
– Expectations beyond developmental
capabilities
Developmental factors
To avoid children becoming ______
have children play in small groups
– limit the number of children that can be in a
certain classroom area at any time
– do not make holiday plans too early
– do not plan too many activities
overstimulation
The belief that intelligence cannot be measured in just one way; we all have various intelligences that help us to learn.
gardner
involves nonverbal
(physical) and verbal actions
Direct guidance
Do not encourage inappropriate behavior
– If a child’s behavior is not dangerous, avoid
giving them attention
– Do not look directly at the child
Ignoring
Physical environment needs to be arranged to
promote development and include appropriate
materials and culturally diverse materials
– Temporal (time) structure and schedule should be
sequenced to meet children’s needs
– Interpersonal relationships must be trustful and
accepting of all children
Environmental factors
affects children differently
• Children with very sensitive ears are
particularly upset by noise
• To avoid noise problems, control the
volume of CDs
• As the volume of your voice increases, the
children’s voices also become louder
noise
the theorist known for behaviorism is
B.F skinner
is sincere and constructive
• It is specific and individual to a situation
• Recognizes child’s positive behavior
Effective praise
When children do not follow limits, remind
them they are misbehaving and their
behavior will have consequences
warning
All children have individual styles that need to
be accepted
– Children have unique temperaments: three
general types
• The easy child
• The difficult child
• The slow-to-warm-up child
Individual factors
Children often behave
poorly when they have
to wait for long periods
of time
• Manage time wisely
• Cut down on waiting
time by being prepared
waiting time
according to _____ people with interpersonal intelligence display excellent communication and social skills
gardner
placing thoughts for
consideration into
children’s minds
Suggesting
tells a child how you feel
about their behavior
I message
Attempts to express emotional and social
needs
• Need to feel loved and cared for
• Need to be included
• Desire to be considered important and valued
• Desire to have friends
• Need to feel safe from harm
Emotional and Social Factors
Children may experience ______ when
they feel they are not in control
frustration
which theorist discussed the following stages... sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete and formal
jean Piaget
may be needed to stop an
unacceptable action or to start an
acceptable one
Prompting
is inappropriate if the behavior is
harmful or damaging property
ignoring
Discipline and guidance embedded within the values
and beliefs of the family
– Family culture shapes how children are raised
– Conflict is inevitable between teaching strategies and
parents’ perspective
– Teacher must gain insight into customs and traditions
and support the children’s sense of security and
identity
Cultural Factors
Poor health or other ____
can cause behavioral problems in children
• Children may be overly active or tense due
to other health problems
physcial problems