Download or read book The Relationship Between Early Childhood Teachers Leadership Style and Their Approaches to Managing Children with Challenging Behaviors written by Linda C. Wiener (Ed.D. candidate at the University of Hartford) and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this exploratory correlational study was to understand the correlation between early childhood teachers’ reports of their leadership style and their approaches to managing young children with challenging behaviors. The conceptual framework of this exploratory research study was designed to examine the correlational relationship between the concepts of transformational leadership first established by James MacGregor Burns (1978) and expanded by Bernard Bass (1985) and types of approaches teachers used in response to challenging behaviors based on the models of Behavioral Challenges in Early Childhood Education adapted by Anderson (2007). The three main types of leadership used in this study were transformational, transactional and laissez-faire. The transformational leader offers individualized consideration, inspires others and acts as a role model for high ethics, instills pride, gains respect, and trust with followers. The transactional leader motivates others through rewards and the las. The laissez-faire leader has an absence of transactions with followers. The types of approaches included in this study were three broad categories defined as passive, reactive, and positive guidance. These were based on the responses defined into 12 broad strategies. Positive guidance included modeled appropriate behavior, sought training or professional support, provided praise for appropriate behavior, and developed a written behavior plan. A reactive response included redirection, clearly explained and responded with consequences to negative behavior, verbal instruction as to why behavior was not appropriate, and removal from the activity. The passive response included ignoring, presented to parent or caregiver, presented to program administration or teammate to manage or let the child make choices and learn from their own mistakes. The recruitment to participate in the online survey involved solicitation of early childhood teachers and specifically asked for teachers who taught in early childhood classrooms. The survey design was comprised of three sections which included an introduction to the survey, background information, a leadership section, and a challenging behavior section. The goal of this study was to provide information to the field of early childhood that could help reduce the significant and chronic concerns regarding young children with challenging behaviors in early childhood settings. Preschool children who demonstrated a pattern of negative or challenging behaviors were determined to be at risk for both teacher and peer relationship difficulties (McLaren & Nelson, 2009). A teacher with transformational leadership skills was identified as one who initiates change in the classroom environment, creates solutions for the child exhibiting challenging behaviors, finds resolutions, and motivates others for accomplishment and success. The use and application of transformational leadership were found to be effective in supporting high-quality services in education (Gonzalez, 2015). The data was analyzed to understand the correlations between leadership styles and approaches to challenging behaviors. This study found strong correlations between early childhood teachers identified with transformational leadership styles and their use of passive and sometimes reactive approaches to managing young children with physically aggressive and non-compliant challenging behaviors in early childhood settings. This study also found that teachers identified with transactional approaches, identified as having outcomes as motivations, such as making clear expectations, expressing satisfaction with goal achievement showed a statistically significant correlation with the reported use of passive approaches to managing children with aggressive challenging behaviors. Positive guidance was found to support and assist children with challenging behaviors. In this study, childhood teachers identified with the sub-category transactional leadership style of contingent reward showed a statistically significant correlation regarding the teachers’ use of positive guidance in response verbally aggressive challenging behaviors. This study provided valuable insights into opportunities to understand and implement further trainings and partnerships which will benefit staff, children, schools, families, and the greater early childhood community to further develop skills regarding successful management for children with challenging behaviors.

Download or read book Teaching Children with Challenging Behaviors written by Gayle Mindes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teaching Children with Challenging Behaviors provides early childhood educators with a guide to developmentally appropriate practice for working with children who exhibit challenging behaviors, as well as perspectives for experienced teachers to reflect upon best practices in today’s complex world. This highly practical book addresses systemic issues such as classroom management techniques; social, emotional, and behavioral support strategies; curriculum, assessment, and utilization of technology; and bridging the existing gap between mental health providers, families, and early childhood professionals. Written in nontechnical language with support from current research, this book will help you navigate the sometimes treacherous terrain of teaching children with challenging behaviors.

Download or read book Addressing Challenging Behavior in Young Children The Leader s Role written by Barbara Kaiser and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-07 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors of the bestselling Challenging Behavior in Young Children bring their wealth of practical experience, breadth of research base, and approachable tone to this new book for early childhood administrators guiding their staffs--and the children and families they serve--in preventing and responding effectively to challenging behavior. The stakes are high when children get kicked out of early childhood programs: they learn that no one believes in their ability to succeed. As states and school districts increasingly prohibit the suspension and expulsion of young children, directors and administrators of early childhood programs and principals of schools play a crucial role in making it possible for children with challenging behavior to remain in school and learn. Covering topics such as building an environment that promotes positive behavior, reflecting on the effects of bias and expectations on behavior, and empowering staff to use effective guidance strategies, this book offers ideas that leaders can actually implement while maintaining a high-quality learning environment.

Download or read book A Guidance Guide for Early Childhood Leaders written by Dan Gartrell and published by Redleaf Press. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this follow-up to Guidance for Every Child, author Dan Gartrell, EdD, expands on the advice broached in that book—that children need guidance rather than discipline. Guidance is teaching for healthy emotional and social development. On a day-to-day basis as conflicts occur, guidance is teaching children to learn from their mistakes, rather than punishing them for the mistakes they make; helping children learn to solve their problems, rather than punishing children for having problems they cannot solve. In A Guidance Guide for Early Childhood Leaders, Dan explores secure relationships as the foundation for guidance and how to build them with children, families, and colleagues. He gives examples of how children’s mistaken behavior (not misbehavior) can play out in the classroom and provides strategies on how early childhood professionals can help others to gain the emotional health they need to be socially responsive, and then support the social skills they need to build relationships and solve problems cooperatively.

Download or read book Addressing Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood Settings written by Dawn M. Denno and published by Paul H Brookes Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Early childhood teachers?understand young children's challenging behaviors and get solutions that work. This book-and-CD set is a complete professional development package filled with practical tools, worksheets, and strategies.

Download or read book How to Manage Children s Challenging Behaviour written by Bill Rogers and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2009-08-07 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this new edition of his bestselling book, Bill Rogers brings together contributions from practising teachers that suggest ways to tackle disruptive and challenging behaviour. Bill introduces and comments on each chapter, setting out key principles for behaviour leadership in the style that makes him such a popular author. There are numerous case studies drawn from practice, each showing how the teacher manages the situation and what the outcome was: these examples from practice highlight the difference teachers can make to their students′ behaviour, attitude, self-esteem and peer acceptance. Chapters look at: finding a way back from inappropriate behaviour; dealing with very challenging behaviour on a daily basis; creating a peaceful school and developing positive practice. New material in this book includes: - new case studies - more analysis of actions taken and skills used when managing challenging behaviour - a new chapter on working with confrontational and angry parents - opportunities for reflection, to encourage discussion with colleagues - managing anger in ourselves and our children The direct, practical and inspirational nature of these accounts will resonate with all teachers and school support staff working with any age group. Based on the everyday experiences of the teachers who have written them, these are teachers′ accounts offering sound advice and guidance to fellow professionals. All royalties from the sale of this book are donated to the charity World Vision and their children′s education programmes in South East Asia.

Download or read book Early Childhood Leadership written by Lynn Marotz and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-04-15 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Early Childhood Leadership: Motivation, Inspiration, Empowerment is a must-have book for anyone who occupies a leadership position (e.g., administrator, director, coordinator, team leader, manager, lead teacher) or anticipates doing so in the future. It addresses one of the most challenging workplace issues facing employers today—the ability to encourage employees’ creativity, productivity, and long-term commitment to an organization. Studies consistently show that low employee morale and high turnover rates are common in early childhood programs and, in turn, affect the quality of services provided for children and families. Unfortunately, strategies used by many supervisors to guide and manage employee behavior often contribute to employee dissatisfaction and attrition. A sound understanding of motivational theory and skills (e.g., communication, leadership, team-building, decision-making) enables effective leaders to create positive work environments, boost employee morale, and encourage positive performance. When employees believe their efforts are being acknowledged and valued, they are less likely to leave their jobs—an additional and important benefit—especially in the field of early childhood education.

Download or read book EBOOK Leadership in Early Childhood written by Jillian Rodd and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2013-01-16 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leadership in Early Childhood is a practical resource for early childhood practitioners who want to understand how to create successful childcare and early education settings. Leadership in the early years has moved on in the way it is organised, and this fourth edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the changes affecting leaders in early childhood. This rapid change in the field over the past few years includes moves to professionalise the workforce generally, and this edition recognizes the implications of these developments and revisits some of the concepts and messages. Praised for its excellent overview of early years leadership, accessible writing style and clear links between theory and practice, the fourth edition also includes: Thorough discussion of the leader’s role in moving towards leading/best practice. Reconceptualised coverage of team building to consider working collaboratively as a team at service level, multi disciplinary teams and integrated service provision through multi agency working. A chapter which considers the essential characteristics of leadership in terms of personal qualities, skills and timing related to effective leadership.

Download or read book Early Childhood Leadership in Action written by Elizabeth Stamopoulos and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-07-16 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leadership is a core skill required by all early childhood educators, whatever position they hold - whether leading their own ethical and professional practice or leading others. From understanding ethical frameworks to managing change, and from quality assurance to working with teams, families and the wider community, the most effective early childhood leaders act with confidence, flexibility and creativity. In this book early childhood researchers Elizabeth Stamopoulos and Lennie Barblett provide a new model for leadership. Recognising that leadership is both an individual and collective endeavour, multi-layered and multidimensional, the authors have distilled core tasks of leadership that are explored in detail in each chapter: *Understanding and conceptualising theories of leadership *Leading in times of change * Advocating for high quality pedagogy and practice *Developing strong communication skills * Leading through digital technology and media * Developing effective teams * Building positive relationships with families and the wider community * Embedding Indigenous perspectives * Embracing evidence-based research And * Leading ethical practice. Featuring the perspectives of leaders from diverse settings, together with reflection exercises and discussion questions throughout, this is an essential book for both pre-service and in-service early childhood educators. 'The authors...are commended for their commitment to shining a light on a wide range of research, theories and issues concerned with leadership and the early childhood profession. ' -- from the foreword by Catharine Hydon and Dr Anne Kennedy

Download or read book A Guidance Approach for the Encouraging Classroom written by Dan Gartrell and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A GUIDANCE APPROACH FOR THE ENCOURAGING CLASSROOM, 5/E, is for students in two- and four-year early childhood programs as well as graduate courses. It easily can function as a primary text in classes that address group management, the learning environment, child guidance, child behavior, challenging behavior, conflict management, and peace education topics. The text addresses ages 3 - 8 years in three parts. Part 1 explores the foundation of guidance in early childhood education and covers key concepts such as conventional discipline versus guidance, mistaken behavior, the guidance tradition, and innovative theories about child development with guidance. Part 2 focuses on building and organizing an encouraging classroom, as well as providing key elements of an encouraging classroom, including daily schedule, routines, use of thematic instruction, importance of working with parents, and leadership communication. Part 3 addresses problem solving and challenging behavior in the encouraging classroom, including a practical illustration for how to use and teach conflict management and coverage of the five-finger-formula. The book also covers nontraditional families as well as the effects of societal violence in the classroom. Throughout, this experience-based resource includes real-life anecdotes that allow professionals to make the shift from conventional classroom to developmentally appropriate guidance. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Download or read book Learning from the Bumps in the Road written by Holly Elissa Bruno and published by Redleaf Press. This book was released on 2013-06-21 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The journey to professional and personal growth takes time, and the road isn’t always smooth, but it is a learning-filled adventure Holly Elissa Bruno, Janet Gonzalez-Mena, Luis Antonio Hernandez, and Debra Ren-Etta Sullivan are accomplished professionals and respected leaders in the early childhood field. After a decade of speaking together at national professional development conferences, they now give you twelve of their most important presentation topics as essays. Each chapter presents a dialogue among the authors about a particular topic and the lessons gleaned from facing and overcoming uncertainty and obstacles. Merging each author’s distinct voice, expertise, and life experiences, this collection unveils the authors’ personal and meaningful histories, insecurities, and insights. You will be encouraged and challenged to think more deeply and openly about your own practices and philosophies. You will gain a renewed sense of purpose as you help children reach their full potentials. And you will discover—as the authors did—that every bump in the road is an invitation to grow and opportunity to learn. Holly Elissa Bruno, MA, JD; Janet Gonzalez-Mena, MA; Luis Antonio Hernandez, MA; and Debra Ren-Etta Sullivan, EdD, are acclaimed keynote speakers, authors, and experts on a variety of topics in early childhood.

Download or read book Beyond Behavior Management written by Jenna Bilmes and published by Redleaf Press. This book was released on 2013-01-15 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do children do the things they do? What can teachers do to manage it all? While there is not a simple method for understanding and managing all behaviors or all children, teachers can give young children the social and emotional tools needed to grow and thrive on their own. Developed and tested in the classroom, Beyond Behavior Management, is a strength-based approach to guiding and managing young children's behavior by helping them build and use essential life skills—attachment, collaboration, self-regulation, adaptability, contribution, and belonging—into the daily life of the early childhood classroom. As a result, children will learn to exhibit more pro-social behaviors, work better as a community, and become excited and active learners. This edition includes two new chapters and content reflecting early learning standards, new research, cultural diversity, and strategies to strengthen the home-school connection. Discussion and reflection questions, exercises, journal assignments, child profile templates, a planning worksheet, and sample scripts are also included. Jenna Bilmes is an early childhood consultant and an instructional designer for WestEd Child and Family Services. She is a frequent presenter to teachers, administrators, and counselors nationally and internationally.

Download or read book Early Education Leader s Guide written by Nonie K. Lesaux and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2018-12-03 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grounded in current research and theory, this practical book guides program leaders and staff developers to design and implement engaging professional development and coaching approaches. It focuses on early educator competencies essential for high-quality learning and teaching--executive functions, emotion regulation, relationship skills, and talk for learning. Illustrated with an extended vignette of an early learning center, the book highlights how addressing educators' professional needs is a pathway to children's cognitive, social–emotional, and academic growth. User-friendly features include 24 reproducible checklists, handouts, and self-study and planning tools. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.

Download or read book A Guidance Approach for the Encouraging Classroom written by Daniel Gartrell and published by Delmar Thomson Learning. This book was released on 2007 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Guidance Approach for the Encouraging Classroom, 4E is intended for students in two-year and four-year early childhood programs as well as graduate courses. It can function easily as a primary text in classes that address group management, the learning environment, child guidance, child behavior, challenging behavior, conflict management, and peace education topics. Enhancements to this edition include the concept of challenging behavior, active classrooms, practical discussions of conflict management, and many new anecdotes and case studies. The text addresses ages 3-8 years in three parts: Part one explores the foundation of guidance in early childhood education and covers such key concepts as conventional discipline versus guidance, mistaken behavior, the guidance tradition, and innovative theories about child development with guidance. Part two focuses on building and organizing an encouraging classroom, as well as key elements of an encouraging classroom including daily schedule, routines, use of thematic instruction, and working with parents. Leadership communication is also addressed in this section. Part three addresses problem solving and challenging behavior in the encouraging classroom. It includes practical illustration for how to use and teach conflict management and covers the "five-finger-formula." Non-traditional families are covered and the effects of societal violence in the classroom are considered.

Download or read book Managing Early Years Settings written by Alison Robins and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2008-11-13 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ′This book is a very useful resource for setting leaders undertaking advanced study, such as Early Years Professional Status and the National Professional Qualification in Integrated Centre Leadership...[I]t is also an interesting and up-to-date reference tool for qualified managers and leaders of early years settings, large and small, in all sectors′ - Early Years Update ′Through discussion points and case studies, the authors explore the key skills and techniques necessary to effectively lead and manage an early years setting - Nursery Education Plus, as part of their ′Ten of the Best early years professional books′ feature. `This book will make a relevant and helpful contribution in enabling practitioners to explore and understand the different ways in which they can lead and manage across a diverse range of settings and at different levels. Through helpful discussion points and case studies, the book will encourage practitioners to consider both theory and practice, including value based practice and the skills required for working within a new multi-disciplinary environment. A welcome and accessible text for early years practitioners facing the challenges and demands of this new agenda′ - Professor Linda Miller, Professor of Early Years, The Open University Firmly grounded in practice, this book puts children and families at the centre of good early years leadership. There is now considerable emphasis on leadership skills in this sector, as the workforce becomes increasingly professionalized. The following are considered: - changes and developments within the early years sector - the impact of good leadership on children and their families - effective practice in a variety of settings, including Children′s Centres - value-based leadership, and inspirational leadership - meeting the challenges - managing change - inter-agency and multi-disciplinary working - working with families and parent groups. Useful features such as Activities for Continuing Professional Development, Questions for Reflection and Pictures of Practice appear throughout the book. Those studying for Foundation Degrees, leaders undertaking the National Professional Qualification for Integrated Centre Leadership (NPQICL), those undertaking the management modules for Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) and anyone studying Childhood and Early Childhood will find this book an invaluable aid.

Download or read book Principals as Early Learning Leaders written by Julie Nicholson and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2021 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The majority of public school principals are now required to supervise and evaluate early childhood teachers and classrooms, yet many do not have a sufficient understanding of child development and early childhood pedagogy to lead for equity. This practical and comprehensive resource addresses this critical gap by presenting current research on child development, an understanding of the elements of high-quality early childhood classrooms, essential information on trauma-responsive practices, and strategies for reducing bias and preventing the use of exclusionary discipline with young children. School leaders learn about the pivotal role they can play in improving equity for young children, their families, and the early childhood workforce. Each chapter includes key take-aways and central questions that can be used for individual reflection or to guide group discussions. Authentic examples, illustrations, and actionable strategies help readers to successfully implement the content in their school. Principals as Early Learning Leaders is essential reading for principals, vice principals, administrators, and others responsible for leading preschool and pre–K programs for equity. Book Features: Supports elementary school principals to better understand the role early education plays in their school.Addresses essential issues of equity in all aspects of early learning programs that require focus and leadership.Provides current research and practical strategies that principals can put into practice immediately to be effective instructional leaders. Uses authentic examples and vignettes throughout to help readers see the ideas in the context of real preschool classrooms. Includes reflection questions and key takeaways to help principals think about how the information presented can inform the work they do.

Download or read book Leadership in Early Childhood written by Jill Harrison and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2022-04-06 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leadership can be a challenging and complex area of practice, but this textbook will be your essential guide, teaching you how to master this important skill and find your professional voice. The book considers the challenges of leadership in the early years, exploring both the theoretical aspects, and the skills and tools needed to support and develop leadership and mentoring in practice. You will be encouraged to critically reflect on practice in a global context, looking at vignettes, case studies and reflections from international settings, which will equip you with valuable transferable leadership skills, applicable to any situation in practice.