Guidance Of Young Children Loose Leaf Version

Written in a conversational style, yet solidly grounded in child development theory and research, Guidance of Young Children, 9/e focuses on positive and developmentally appropriate child guidance, while encouraging reflection, opportunities for applying knowledge, and the ability to make intentional and wise child guidance decisions. Based on the author’s belief that adults need to have realistic expectations of children, the book emphasizes understanding young children’s development, using a developmentally appropriate approach to guidance, and thinking critically in making wise guidance decisions.

This superior teaching and learning package provides:

• A variety of chances to see the concepts in action through examples and vignettes.
• Ample opportunities for concept reinforcement and practice.
• NEW! Updated research throughout and new content and features designed to make the teaching and learning processes even more effective, efficient, and enjoyable, including:
  • NEW focus on culture
  • NEW videos embedded at key points in each chapter of the eText
  • NEW NAEYC Standards and key elements of the standards are linked to each chapter
  • NEW Questions for reflection at key points in chapters
  • NEW Glossary of major terms

Part I  Guiding Young Children: Three Essential Elements  

Chapter 1        A Teacher’s Role in Guiding Children  

Chapter 2        Theoretical Foundations of Child Guidance  

Chapter 3        Understand Child Development: A Key to Guiding Children Effectively  

Part II  “Direct” and “Indirect” Child Guidance  

Chapter 4        Supportive Physical Environments: Indirect Guidance  

Chapter 5        Positive Guidance and Discipline Strategies: Direct Guidance  

Chapter 6        Using Observation in Guiding Children  

Part III  Special Topics in Child Guidance  

Chapter 7        Self-Esteem and the Moral Identity

Chapter 8        Feelings and Friends: Emotional and Social Competence  

Chapter 9        Resilience and Stress in Childhood  

Chapter 10      Aggression and Bullying in Young Children  

Chapter 11      Minimizing Challenging Behavior  

Part IV  Apply Your Knowledge of Child Guidance  

Chapter 12      Apply Your Knowledge: Guiding Children during Routines and Transitions  

Chapter 13      Apply Your Knowledge: Use the Decision-Making Model of Child Guidance  

Appendix       Review: Major Positive Discipline Strategies  

References  

Author Index   Subject Index