Description
All children's behaviour is communication. Whilst it may not be the way an adult perceives as the "correct way" to communicate, it the only way the child knows how to communicate their feelings with their current skill set and brain capacity. Come and join us for a deep dive into what conflict resolution, restorative justice and a guidance approach towards discipline looks like in the classroom based on the latest research on the child's developing brain. We will explore how the latest research can support us in meeting Quality Area 5 of the National Quality Standards by asking the questions; how do we build and maintain positive relationships with every child? How do we honour the dignity and rights of each child in our classroom? How well do our “behaviour management” strategies support children to regulate their own behaviour
An overview of the day, includes;
- Overview of brain research of the developing child's brain (0-8 years).
- The importance of building relationships with the children in your classroom.
- How to take a proactive approach to children's behaviour.
- How to build connections with children, nurture children's social and emotional wellbeing whilst still communicating high expectations of behaviour using clear, firm boundaries.
- Practical strategies and case studies on how to guide and teach our children how to navigate their big feelings, and encourage positive behaviour.
Linked to Quality Area 5 of the National Quality Standards, Principles, Practices and Learning Outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework (in particular 'secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships') and Personal and Social Capability from the WA Curriculum General Capabilities.
Based on work by leading researchers and professionals in the field - Dr Stuart Shanker, Dr Dan Siegel, Dr Justin Coulson, Dr Mona Delahooke and Dr Ross Greene.
Presenters
Deborah Martin (AISWA Staff)
Early Childhood Consultant
Deb Martin is an Early Childhood Consultant with AISWA who has been working in Early Childhood classrooms since 2006. Her area of expertise and school support is in the area of high quality play based pedagogies, guiding young children's behaviours, Early Childhood literacy and the On-entry assessment. Her work also includes supporting leaders and in particular, their educators, in pedagogical change and embedding evidence based appropriate pedagogies including play-based and inquiry pedagogies and Reggio Emilia inspired practice. Other areas Deb presents in include; helping educators gain a deep understanding about the ever changing neuroscience and recent research related to young children and how this can be translated into high quality classroom practice, looking at the high quality interactions between children and their educators including sustained shared thinking. Due to Deb’s recent experience in the classroom, her practical experiences and rich stories help educators see the possibilities of high quality practice, including a guidance approach to managing behaviour and supporting self-regulation.
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Date / Time
9 Aug 2021 Starts: 08:30 Finishes: 15:30Delivery Format : In Person