Laser Lessons - Lesson

Understand the difference between the predominant behaviourist and alternative relational approaches and policies in behaviour management

‘Reflective Questioning - Behaviour Management in the Early Years Classroom’ from Mr Starbuck Education. Watch the video and compare the approach described to ones you have observed in an early years setting. What questions were asked of the children and what sanctions were used? Would you use time away from an activity to reinforce positive behaviour?

Table of Contents

Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

‘Early years pedagogy 101: The simple guide‘ from the Famly website
‘The psychology of behaviour management (part 1) on the Evidence into Practice website
‘Attachment aware schools – Why a relational approach really makes a difference’ from the Teach Wire website
‘Promoting positive behaviour in early years settings’ from Worcestershire Children First
‘What is emotional coaching?’ from the Emotion Coaching UK website.
‘Emotion coaching in the early years’ from the Early Years Alliance

Presentation
Good Practice Example
Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

‘Understanding and supporting children’s behaviour’ by Kathryn Stinton on the Early Years Foundation Stage Forum. Click to read more about understanding children’s behaviour and how to identify and meet a child’s needs.
This article ‘The psychology of behaviour management (part 2) on the Evidence into Practice website looks at restorative practice approaches.
In this article ‘The psychology of behaviour management (part 3) on the Evidence into Practice website read more about group-level strategies which utilise our propensity conform to social norms.

Extended Learning
Think And Challenge