Discipline
Can be considered to be any attempt by an adult to control or to change a child’s behavior, Is often inappropriate associated with the word punishment.
What is Discipline?
Guiding a child to another appropriate activity. Used to change circumstances environment that is causing unwanted behavior.
What is Re-Direction
This level of Mistaken Behavior is when a child reacts to a motive - the motive is this care is usually curiosity.
Level One: Experimentation
What are the 5 principles of the Guidance & Discipline Approach
1. Positive teacher-child relations
2. Reducing the need for mistaken behavior
3. Solution Orientation
4. Teamwork with other adults
5. Partnership with parents
Good communication skills are important in the relationship between teacher and children. Example: I noticed that these toys are still out. I do not want to step on them. I would like you to pick them up.
What is I - Message
Spanking, Yelling, Privileges Removed, Denial of Food-Needs, Isolation.
What is Negative Discipline
Preventive strategy to help a child having difficulty playing with peers and may need time to play alone. Less stimulating area to play on their own.
What is Time Away
This level of Mistaken Behavior is when a child is reinforced in an action (sometimes unintentionally). These are learned behaviors.
Level Two: Socially Influenced
Having clearly defined learning centers - distinct areas within the classroom that provide a variety of related materials for children to use.
Managing the Classroom
Often attack, insult, or pass judgement. Example: You should know better!
What is You Message
Guidance, Teaching, Knowledge, Learning, Respect
What is Positive Discipline
Should be rarely used. Only if the child is in danger of hurting themselves or others. Can only be done by an officially trained person.
What is Holding
This level of Mistaken Behavior is the one of most concern. Children displaying these types of behaviors do so as a reaction to some form of physical or emotional pain or discomfort.
Level Three: Strong Needs
Providing set routines and schedules. Providing a good balance of activities for the children
Managing the Program
What are the 5 steps in Problem Solving?
1. Gather Data
2. Define the Problem
3. Generate Alternatives
4. Evaluate Alternatives
5. Ask for a Decision
Back to basics push in the 1980 resulted in more teacher-directed education. Clearly establishes the authority of the teacher and the role of the student. Provides a consistent system of rewards and punishments.
What is Assertive Discipline
Only when it is appropriate to do so. Removed of attention is replaced by reinforcement of positive behaviors.
What is Ignoring
What are the 3 Social Relational Patterns By Steven B. Harlow?
1. Survivor - May show strong needs mistaken behavior
2. Adjuster - May show socially influenced mistaken behavior
3. Encounterer - May show experimentation mistaken behavior
Learning to use caring words. Using positive communication skills in all areas of communication. Using statements of encouragement to help build self esteem. Using I Messages to help them learn that their behavior have consequences.
Communication with Children
Encouragement Versus Praise
Is a combination of high demandingness and low responsiveness, and is considered to have a negative impact on child development. Negative Effects on Child Development: Fosters negative self-esteem, Results in poor self control, Encourages aggression, Does not stop unacceptable behavior, and negatively reinforces adults for using harsh discipline.
What is Authoritarian Style of Teaching
Removal of the child from the activity or situation and having them sit quietly in one spot for a few minutes. Allows the child to settle and regain control. Should be considered as a last resort; use other Positive Guidance Strategies instead of this.
What is Time Out
1. Awareness of Feelings
2. Good Communication
3. Respect for Individuals
4. Care of Others
5. Appreciation of Differences
6. Problem Solving Approaches
What are the 4 Steps Decision Making Model of Child Guidance?
1. Observe
2. Decide
3. Take Action
4. Reflect
What is the 4 Domains of an Anti-Bias Approach in Early Childcare
1. Identity
2. Diversity
3. Justice
4. Action