Behavior Management for School-Age Children

Description:

This lesson discusses techniques and strategies for improving student behavior and provides basic information to help child care providers develop an effective behavior management approach for dealing with school-age children. This lesson discusses the goals, purpose, and benefits of behavior management; strategies, techniques, and tips; why children misbehave; consequences and discipline; and adult roles.

Objectives:

RECALL the purpose, goals, and benefits of behavior management.

RECALL strategies for increasing and/or reinforcing positive behaviors.

RECALL effective, proactive behavior management techniques and strategies.

RECALL causes of, and reasons for, misbehavior and types of behavior consequences.

RECALL health disorders that can affect a child’s behavior.

RECALL results of using reinforcement or punishment to modify behavior.

RECALL three discipline styles.

RECALL considerations and tips for effective discipline.