Young Children's Behaviour: Practical Approaches for Caregivers and Teachers

Young Children's Behaviour: Practical Approaches for Caregivers and Teachers

by Louise Porter (Author)

Synopsis

Adopters comment

`This book supplements more general books by Louise Porter et al and is particularly helpful for student and practising teachers in Foundation Stage classrooms'

The author of this successful book shows that the most powerful disciplinary tool for young children is a caring relationship. Drawing on her experience as a psychologist, academic, consultant and parent, Louise Porter offers a wealth of practical guidance which is effective, sensible, direct and always empathic to young children's needs.

Key features include:

} the theoretical foundations of discipline

} children's emotional and social needs

} strategies for dealing with inconsiderate behaviour

} behavioural challenges, social and play difficulties, developmental problems, and family issues

} supporting staff, working with parents, and formulating a discipline policy.

This clear and accessible book is an essential professional reference for students of education, child care workers and for all those who are interested in children's behaviour and development.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 280
Edition: Second Edition
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
Published: 08 Sep 2003

ISBN 10: 0761943242
ISBN 13: 9780761943242

Media Reviews
`An excellent book for staff and students in early childhood centres' - Ministry of Education, New Zealand
Author Bio
Louise Porter is a child psychologist with many years' experience of working with children. She lectures in the School of Education at Flinders University of South Australia and is author of Behaviour in Schools, Gifted Young Children, and Young Children's Behaviour, and co-author of Professional Collaboration with Parents of Children with Disabilities.