Corrective Approach:
Responding to Moderate Crisis or Inappropriate Behaviour to Avoid Escalation
Mendler (cited in Charles and Senter, 2005, p. 136) states that when educators respond to misbehaviour, children may fight back and a power struggle will begin. To avoid this, educators must allow for ration discussion of the inappropriate behaviour, which cannot be done if the educator embarrasses or angers the child. When responding to inappropriate behaviour in an early childhood setting, I would focus on active listening without judgement, as this helps the child feel important and they feel encouraged to solve their problems. I would also use private dialogue with a PEP strategy. This involves using privacy, eye contact, and proximity (Mendler,
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Fox, Dunlap, Hemmeter, Joseph, and Strain state that positive relationships between educators and children are essential to effective guidance of behaviours (2003). To restore relationships in an early childhood setting I would use restorative practices, which Hendry states, is when positive relationships are restored when there has been conflict (2009). The focus of restorative practices is on the harm. Who is responsible for the conflict and what can be done to restore the relationship (Australian Council for Educational Research, 2008). Harrison suggests that this approach is based on the following principles: focusing on the relationship and how the people are impacted; restoring the relationship; talk about the conflict without it becoming personal; see inappropriate behaviour as a learning experience; and talk about how to make the relationship better in the future (2006). I would focus on restoring the relationship to at least create a sense of belonging for the child, and reflect on how I could have prevented the damage from
Recently, I witnessed a pupil at my setting using inappropriate language during a music lesson, where the class teacher was not present. I took the pupil to one side and bent to their level. I informed the pupil that the language they had used was both inappropriate and unacceptable. I told the pupil that I would be informing the class teacher of the incident and that should it happen again, I would be sending them straight to the head teacher’s office. Another child had overheard the inappropriate language and copied it. I took the same action with the second child, and then separated them, moving one child to the other side of the classroom. After the music lesson, I informed the class teacher of both incidents, who thanked me for my input and said that the pupils would need to be closely monitored for the rest of the day.
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As a practitioner, it is important you deal with unwanted behaviour in a calm manner. This is because children and young people will copy what they see as their behaviour is affected by others around them. For example, if the practitioner shouts at the child saying play nicely or say go to the carpet for time out then the child will copy this behaviour and tell other children off. If adults show conflict then children and young people will get frightened and confused. This can also lead for the child to have unwanted behaviour. For example, if the parents be aggressive when dealing with conflict then the child is going to feel scared and confused on what is going on. It is important that practitioners and parents reassure the child and allow
In his article "Making the Grade," Kurt Wiesenfeld presents a problem regarding the ethical value of grades in modern society. A physics professor, Wiesenfeld opens the article by making the "rookie error" of being in his "office the day after final grades were posted." (paragraph 1) Several students then attempt to influence him to change their grades for the class. What concerns Wiesenfeld is that many of his more recent students consider a grade to be a negotiable commodity rather than accept the grade as an accurate representation of efforts and performance and how much they learned. The author indicates that part of this
To create and work on positive relationships in schools, you need to show and role model effective communication in conversations with other adults and the way you approach other adults
When children fall out and say mean things to each other I always say to them well how would you feel about that if that’s what she said or did to you? I always get down to their level and use the appropriate body language and tone of voice. I ask them what they think they should do and I sanction them if
The behaviour policy outlines several procedures for dealing with inappropriate behaviour. Firstly verbal warnings are given, and the child is given chance to apologise and choose to change their behaviour. Sanctions for continued bad behaviour can escalate from time spent on the thinking chair/ missed playtime, to being sent to a senior member of staff. In cases of extreme bad behaviour or physically violence a log will be noted into the class behaviour book and parents will be informed. Sustained inappropriate behaviour may lead to a behaviour agreement, discussed with the parents and child present where the child will promise to change their behaviour. Breaking this agreement, or other very extreme cases may lead to exclusion from school, which will be handled by the head teacher.
However, handling and disciplining a special child have no difference in setting up rules and discipline. Considering their culture, and understanding student’s individuality, they are also individual who needs respect and more guidance to make their behaviour acceptable in society. Though they also learn in different ways and in different rate, still it is important to employ various strategies for helping a special child learn how to appropriately behave in the classroom. Such as positioning myself near my student, catching her eye, or gently touching her shoulder is my way of bringing her back to focus and I found out that those are effective strategy, a subtle reminder that I’m aware of her actions. Verbally reminding the student how to act appropriately or inviting him/her to make an appropriate choice is
As stated by the article, "Plain Talk about Dealing with the Angry Child", be ready to show affection sometimes all that is needed for any angry child to regain control is a sudden hug or other impulsive show of affection. The first move by a parent is to see what causes their children to be triggered. Once the problem is found, the guardian can help the child using the methods stated in the essay to find a solution. Parents should act "sincere when dealing with children" ("The Role of Discipline"). Not only does paying attention to the minor solve the emotional issue, but also shows the child that the parent cares heavily for them. In moderation, showing attention to the child can give a boost of moral confidence and a feeling of perseverance in himself or herself. The boost of morale and perseverance becomes very crucial when encountering a task that causes children to feel vexed and disgruntled. Parents should "appeal directly to the child" ("Plain Talk about Dealing with an Angry
When dealing with children, parents and educators usually have a hard time in understanding kids in order to help them follow guidelines. It is a great achievement to be able to adhere to children and keep them on the right path. When one has to deal with a child it is very difficult to communicate, understand, and listen in order to get a feel of how to guide the child. If all these components are obtained then it can lead to a positive relationship with the child all the way to adulthood. If the parent and educators want to truly create an open communication and stable environment they should utilize the book, How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen so Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. It can guide you to establish
Change should be seen as a challenge and embraced with enthusiasm (Marquis & Huston, 2012). In my professional and personal life, I view and respond to change as a way to make improvements to existing regulations and circumstances. I embark upon the quest with determination to succeed at whatever task is presented to me. Life without change can become unchallenging and stagnant (Marquis & Huston, 2012). As society and technology advance, you must incorporate the necessary transformations that arise with it.
The result of these tough policies is accredited with the massive record number of people incarcerated, the greater amount of time being served, the vast number of parolees returning to prison, and the increase in the probation population. Numerous advocates accredit the fall of crime rates to the crime control policies. However, others question if the crime control policies have actually made a difference. Crime control corrections are a set of beliefs
Is causing parents pain part of the process of growing up, or is it avoidable? It is my belief from my personal observation and experience that this is inevitable. Parents, or good parents there of, try to give their children ‘the best’. Most people wish to pass on their knowledge and experience to their offspring in hopes that they in turn will do better than they had. In part, this resonates with the child as they too wish to excel in life, pushing the boundaries, exploring their potential, but avoiding as many hardships as they possibly can. However, many factors do not align in the way that this is put into action from both parties. Your child is not going to be exactly like you, they have their own unique experiences and