Positive Child Guidance [Paperback]

Miller's POSITIVE CHILD GUIDANCE, 9th Edition, is ideal for child guidance, discipline, behavior management and classroom management courses in an early childhood education curriculum. It outlines workable steps for creating a cooperative, respectful community of children and adults with special emphasis on sensitivity to cultural needs, differences, social justice and developmentally appropriate practice. Students learn a range of practical, effective and flexible guidance strategies based on principles of straightforward communication, respect and assertiveness. Updated with critical advances in research and new NAEYC standards, the 9th Edition addresses cultural trends that are changing the way children from birth to 12 are cared for and educated in today's homes and schools. What Do You Think boxes sharpen critical thinking skills, and Brain Facts boxes highlight current neurological findings.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.