Every interaction preschool professionals have with children—what they say, do, the ways they guide behaviors, and how they present themselves—has the potential to influence what and how children learn. This lesson explores developmentally-informed practices to support quality interactions and behavioral guidance with young children. Access assessment activities to review and build on the quality of care for preschoolers. (2 hours)
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Course Objectives
- Relate key strategies and instructional approaches to uses that support quality interactions with preschoolers.
- Contrast the differences between discipline and punishment.
- Describe developmentally appropriate behaviors of preschoolers and identify strategies to guide positive behaviors.
- Assess current interaction and guidance practices and develop plans for improvement.
