Positive Child Guidance / Edition 8

by Darla Ferris Miller

Overview

Positive Child Guidance, 3E assists students in developing effective strategies for dealing with the behavior of young children. It provides tools for supporting the long-term development of responsibility, self-confidence and self-control in children. Beginning with the premise that children should become cooperative members of a democratic society, the text outlines the theory, as well as the practical guidance strategies, needed to achieve this goal. With a warm, engaging and meaningful style, Positive Child Guidance embraces a philosophy of deep respect for the unique qualities of individual children, while also providing detailed, real-world strategies for dealing with the myriad of behaviors that children exhibit.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781305088993
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	MindTap Course List
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Darla Ferris Miller holds a doctorate in early childhood education, Texas and Mississippi teaching credentials, and American Montessori Society credentials for both Early Childhood and Infant and Toddler. She was a vice president, a division chair and a professor at North Harris College. Dr. Miller also has served in a wide range of roles within the field of child care and development — as an early childhood teacher, program director and consultant — and has taught children from preschool through middle school. Additionally, she has provided infant/toddler development training in seven countries.

Table of Contents

Part 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.

Editorial Reviews

"[This] guidance book takes a very applied approach, giving students realistic scenarios of child behavior and adult response options."

The text is heavily grounded in developmentally appropriate practice and child development theory, while still presenting the content in a reader-friendly format for students. The author sets the stage for guidance in the classroom by first exploring child development—a necessary starting point for any child guidance text!

From the Publisher

Beginning with the idea that children should ultimately become cooperative members of a democratic society, this text outlines both the theory and practice needed to achieve this goal, offering tools for supporting the long-term development of responsibility, self-confidence, and self-control in children. In considering children's individuality and diverse cultural needs and interests, this process teaches adults how to deal with a broad range of behaviors and provides tips about how to maintain a positive assertiveness in the face of many challenges. Miller has been a teacher, child-care center director, teacher trainer, consultant, and professor, and now works in administration at North Harris College. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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