作者：Darla Ferris Miller(Author)
POSITIVE CHILD GUIDANCE, Eighth Edition, equips readers with information on how to guide, manage, and cope with the behavior of children. The book provides insight into children's efforts to understand their own emerging needs and feelings while coping with adult expectations. The author outlines workable steps for creating a cooperative, respectful community of children and adults, with special emphasis on sensitivity to cultural needs, cultural differences, and developmentally appropriate practice. You'll also find a range of practical, effective, and flexible guidance strategies based on principles of straightforward communication and assertiveness. This new edition includes critical advances in research and addresses the cultural trends that are changing the way babies and children are cared for today.
Contents
Preface xviii
Brief Contents
part one Preparing for Positive Guidance 2
1 Why Guidance Matters 2
2 Historical Perspectives and Guidance Theories 22
3 Understanding Children’s Behavior 40
part TWo Valuing the Uniqueness of Each Child 80
4 How to Observe Children 80
5 Serving Culturally Diverse Children and Families 94
6 Understanding Children with Ability Differences 132
part three Preventing Behavior Problems 164
7 Designing Developmentally Appropriate Environments Inside
and Out 164
8 Building Relationships through Positive Communication 198
9 Fundamental Causes of Positive and Negative Behavior 226
part four Positive Interventions 252
10 Effective Guidance Interventions 252
11 Mistaken Goals, Motivation, and Mindfulness 274
Appendix 309
Glossary 315
References 323
Index 349
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