Desired Behavior
Desired Behaviors 1
Encouraging Desired Behaviors with the
Family Centered Approach
Diana Bragg
ECE 313
Instructor Daniels
September 10, 2012
Desired Behaviors 2
There are various theories, concepts, and local resources that relate to an early childhood classroom. Within these are behaviors that should be encouraged in a pre-school setting as well as at home. With this paper I will address the following question: How do teachers and parents encourage desired behaviors from pre-school aged children in both the child care and home setting? I will also discuss strategies for teaching these behaviors in the classroom and how families can reinforce these behaviors at home. The five behaviors that I will be discussing are: Attachment, Self-Help Skills, Empowerment, Pro-Social Skills and Self-Esteem. The first behavior I will discuss is Attachment. It is important for a child to develop early secure attachments in order to achieve healthy social, emotional, cognitive, and motivational development. “Children who have a secure attachment with their parents as an infant are more likely to be independent and self-confident during childhood, to have appropriate interactions with peers and teachers, to manage their emotions, to be focused, curious and motivated in school, and to have strong problem solving skills.” (Gonzalez-Mena, 2009) Care givers need to be dependable, nurturing and consistent role models. A child learns to take care of themselves by modeling how well they have been taken care of. Positive and healthy attachments are more likely to develop when a child’s needs are taken care of. When they can view their world as caring and responsive it promotes a sense of security and well-being which is essential in a child’s early development. When young children develop healthy attachments they acquire a sense of trust, willingness to explore, a positive view of oneself, an understanding of empathy and it also
Desired
Encouraging Desired Behaviors with the
Family Centered Approach
Diana Bragg
ECE 313
Instructor Daniels
September 10, 2012
Desired Behaviors 2
There are various theories, concepts, and local resources that relate to an early childhood classroom. Within these are behaviors that should be encouraged in a pre-school setting as well as at home. With this paper I will address the following question: How do teachers and parents encourage desired behaviors from pre-school aged children in both the child care and home setting? I will also discuss strategies for teaching these behaviors in the classroom and how families can reinforce these behaviors at home. The five behaviors that I will be discussing are: Attachment, Self-Help Skills, Empowerment, Pro-Social Skills and Self-Esteem. The first behavior I will discuss is Attachment. It is important for a child to develop early secure attachments in order to achieve healthy social, emotional, cognitive, and motivational development. “Children who have a secure attachment with their parents as an infant are more likely to be independent and self-confident during childhood, to have appropriate interactions with peers and teachers, to manage their emotions, to be focused, curious and motivated in school, and to have strong problem solving skills.” (Gonzalez-Mena, 2009) Care givers need to be dependable, nurturing and consistent role models. A child learns to take care of themselves by modeling how well they have been taken care of. Positive and healthy attachments are more likely to develop when a child’s needs are taken care of. When they can view their world as caring and responsive it promotes a sense of security and well-being which is essential in a child’s early development. When young children develop healthy attachments they acquire a sense of trust, willingness to explore, a positive view of oneself, an understanding of empathy and it also
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