Addressing and Preventing Challenging Behavior in Early Childhood

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Age Appropriate Behaviors

Luke’s Bad Day

Developmental Characteristics Influence Children’s Behavior

Review

Summary

Section 3: Proactive Behavior Management Strategies

Behavioral Skills Are Learned

Proactive Management Strategies

Review

Summary

Section 4: Responding to Challenging Behavior

Some Children Will Still Misbehave

Strategies for Responding to Misbehavior

Ineffective Strategies

Serious Concerns

Additional Support May Be Needed

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

References

Cheryl Smith Turner is the principal consultant and founder of REACH Teaching Learning Solutions (TLS), an educational consulting firm, with offices in Atlanta, Georgia. She provides educators with the insight and training for improved instructional strategies that contribute to a positive climate for learning, Cheryl obtained her Specialist in Education Degree from Georgia State University and her Master of Education Degree from Emory University. Cheryl is a nationally certified trainer for classroom management strategies and a state-approved trainer for the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL), a state approved trainer for Strengthening Families Georgia and is a featured presenter and keynote speaker for a variety of national staff development organizations, universities and agencies. Cheryl’s professional development content includes various topics related to social-emotional learning, child guidance, language and literacy, life skills and executive function, play-based learning and support of high needs learners. Cheryl belongs to several national and regional professional organizations and volunteers her service to numerous charitable and community-based child advocacy groups. Disclosure: Cheryl Smith Turner has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Ms. Workman is an Instructional Designer at Relias. She has a Master of Arts in Technology and Communication, as well as graduate certificates in Public Health, Epidemiology, and Digital Communications. Ms. Workman has a background in writing and designing online continuing medical education for physicians and other health professionals on multiple educational platforms, including web-based, game-based, and immersive learning environments. She has also used simulation training extensively to connect learning to real-world environments. Disclosure: Kimberly Workman, MA discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor