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Book SynopsisUpdated with critical advances in research along with new NAEYC standards, Miller's POSITIVE CHILD GUIDANCE, 9th Edition, equips you with practical skills to guide, support and cope with a wide range of child behaviors. For a learning environment to thrive, it must be safe, individual rights must be respected and learners must accept responsibility for their actions. The author outlines workable steps for creating a cooperative, respectful community of children and adults, with special emphasis on social justice, cultural sensitivity and developmentally appropriate practice. This book provides insight into children's struggle to understand their own emerging needs and feelings while learning to meet adult expectations. You'll find a wealth of practical, effective and flexible guidance strategies based on principles of straightforward communication, respect and assertiveness.
Table of ContentsPart I: PREPARING FOR POSITIVE GUIDANCE. 1. Why Guidance Matters. 2. Historical Perspectives and Guidance Theories. 3. Understanding Children's Behavior. Part II: VALUING THE UNIQUENESS OF EACH CHILD. 4. How to Observe Children. 5. Serving Culturally Diverse Children and Families. 6. Understanding Children with Ability Differences. Part III: PREVENTING BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS. 7. Designing Developmentally Appropriate Environments Inside and Out. 8. Building Relationships through Positive Communication. 9. Fundamental Causes of Positive and Negative Behavior. Part IV: POSITIVE INTERVENTIONS. 10. Effective Guidance Interventions. 11. Mistaken Goals, Motivation, and Mindfulness. Appendix. Glossary. References. Index.
