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Objective 7.02 Understanding Techniques for Guiding Children’s Behavior. ECE. What are the major goals of guiding children?. To promote prosocial behaviors Examples of prosocial behaviors To teach self-control Examples of self-control. What are the two types of guidance?. Direct
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Objective 7.02 Understanding Techniques for Guiding Children’s Behavior ECE
What are the major goals of guiding children? • To promote prosocial behaviors • Examples of prosocial behaviors • To teach self-control • Examples of self-control
What are the two types of guidance? • Direct • involving physical and verbal actions • Indirect • involving outside factors that influence behavior
Direct guidance techniques • Use simple language • Speak in a relaxed voice • Be positive • Offer choices with care • Encourage independence and cooperation • Be firm • Be consistent • Provide time for change • Consider feelings • Intervene when necessary
Indirect guidance techniques • Open classroom, good visibility • Close monitoring of young children • Large, open spaces • Bathrooms easy to find and use • Fixtures at children’s levels • Place to hang up their own coats • Low shelves and sinks to help with cleanup • Designated place for all toys and materials • Cues on shelves to show what is stored there • Marked containers
Recommended techniques for guiding behavior • Positive reinforcement • Using consequences • Warnings • Time out • I–messages • Effective praise
Effective praise con’t… • Make praise age-appropriate • Give praise immediately • Establish eye contact • Don’t overuse praise
Recommended techniques for guiding behavior con’t…. • Suggesting • Prompting • Persuading • Redirecting • Modeling • Listening, active listening • Ignoring • Encouraging • Promote positive self-concept
Promote a positive self-concept con’t… • Words/actions • Reactions • Subtle messages • Verbal/nonverbal feedback • Activities making children feel good about themselves • Experiences that provide student success