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Direct Guidance Principles

Direct Guidance Principles. Chapter 7. Definition . Direct Guidance is the physical, verbal, and affective techniques that we use to influence a child’s behavior. . Goal of Guidance .

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Direct Guidance Principles

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  1. Direct Guidance Principles Chapter 7

  2. Definition • Direct Guidance is the physical, verbal, and affective techniques that we use to influence a child’s behavior.

  3. Goal of Guidance • The goal is to help the child become self directed and to become a functioning adult who can make decisions, be independent and solve problems.

  4. Physical Guidance • Definition: Physical guidance includes all of the techniques that employ physical contact or physical proximity to the influence the child’s behavior. • 8 Physical Guidance Techniques

  5. No-No’s • (1) There shall be a written discipline policy outlining methods of guidance appropriate to the ages of the children enrolled. This policy shall be made available to staff and parents.

  6. (2) Prohibited punishment. Punishment which is humiliating, frightening or physically harmful to the child shall be prohibited. Prohibited methods of punishment include: (A) Corporal punishment;

  7. (B) verbal abuse, threats, or derogatory remarks about the child or the child's family;

  8. (C) binding or tying to restrict movement, or enclosing in a confined space such as a closet, locked room, box, or similar cubicle; and

  9. (D) withholding or forcing foods. • (Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 65-508; effective May 1, 1983.)

  10. 1. Give help based on the child’s needs.

  11. 2. Demonstrate or model the desired behavior or skill.

  12. 3. Lead the child by the hand to give direction, reassurance, or assistance.

  13. 4. Restrain the child when necessary to protect the child and others.

  14. 5. Remove the child from the scene to help the child relax and regain composure. Prepare for the re-entry of the child in the classroom.

  15. 6. Use NO punishment that is meant to hurt or humiliate the child.

  16. 7. Get down to the child’s eye level and use meaningful gestures.

  17. 8. Use your body language to help the child feel competent and comfortable at school.

  18. Verbal Guidance • Definition: use of words to influence a child’s behavior. • 15 Verbal Guidance Techniques

  19. 1. Listen carefully when children communicate their ideas, questions and feelings.

  20. 2. Speak directly to children as you make eye contact with them.

  21. 3. Use short sentences similar to ones the children use until you are sure they can understand more complicated ones.

  22. 4. Use positive directions, telling child what to do instead what not to do.

  23. 5. Place the action part of your direction at the beginning of the statement.

  24. 6. Give no more than two directions at a time, preferably only one.

  25. 7. Give the child directions at the time and place you want the behavior to occur.

  26. Preview, Do and Review Process

  27. Preview • Objectives developed and shared • Get acquainted with the concept • Prepare the children and yourself

  28. Do • Remind the children of the rules • What is going to happen? • Have FUN • Supervise • Take photos • Enjoy experience

  29. Review • Talk about it • Question the children • Write a class book • Write a thank you note • FOLLOW THROUGH • Incorporate the experience into the curriculum

  30. 8. Give only the directions the child really needs and avoid being over directive and bossy.

  31. 9. Make it clear whether the child has a choice or not.

  32. 10. Give logical and accurate reasons for request.

  33. 11. State limits or rules clearly and follow through on enforcing them.

  34. 12. Use your foresight in anticipating conditions that might interfere with good relationships among children and suggest or arrange a shift in those conditions.

  35. 13. Keep competitions to a minimum by helping each child set new personal goals for achievement.

  36. 14. Encourage effort and express appreciation for jobs well done.

  37. 15. Use logical consequences when possible.

  38. Affective Guidance • Definition: the interaction between the adult and child wherein the adult expresses emotion or feelings to influence the behavior of the child.

  39. Affective Guidance • This does NOT include the use of guilt or manipulation rather the honest reflection of feelings. • This also includes expressions of both positive and negative emotions

  40. 5 Affective Techniques • 1. Give honest feedback that provides information children can use to evaluate their own behavior.

  41. 2. Give attention BEFORE the child demands it.

  42. 3. Reflect and label the feelings that the child seems to expressing.

  43. 4. Get to know the child better, especially if you find yourself feeling negatively toward the child.

  44. 5. Show affection and positive regard for children.

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