Three Faces of Discipline for Early Childhood, The: Empowering Teachers and Students

From the Back Cover Key Benefits: Here is the first book to present a wide variety of techniques to help teachers manage the many types of discipline incidents that can arise, from normal minor misbehavior to assaults on children and teachers. The authors describe a range of discipline approaches, from a non-directive, relationship orientation at one end of the spectrum to an assertive discipline approach at the other. In each case they explain the theory behind the technique, provide examples of the technique in use, and demonstrate how to choose which techniques to apply with a specific child in a specific situation. Key Topics: Offers dozens of techniques, methods, and strategies for dealing with minor misbehavior as well as more serious behavior problems. Details step by step instructions for handling aggressive and passive children, including those who hit, kick, and bite. Includes a teacher discipline inventory plus chapter-end concept glossaries, self-tests, and related readings. Market: Early Childhood Educators. A Longwood Professional Book.