Reframing Discipline 3:
Understanding Difficult Behavior (Ages 3-8)

Course format

Learners are provided with a course workbook and media on DVD. Using a computer to complete assignments is optional and not required.

Credit

Course credit and fees are determined by each college/university partner.

Course description

"Why is he always hitting? Why can't she stop grabbing from other kids?" These questions are actually the right place to begin with misbehavior you have not been able to address successfully, In this video-based course, watch and learn how to problem-sol ve and discver what provokes difficutl behaviors in children from 3 to 8 years. See how understanding these causes is critical and leads to effective strategies that support positive changes. Learn how to gather information, adjust expectations and individualize your interventions.

Video demonstrations are a key component of this course. These video segments were captured documentary style in a variety of classrooms and care settings. A sample video clip focuses on common assumptions that can be made about misbehavior. it shows the response of teachers whocarefully consider what might be the cause of a child's misbehavior and the positive strategies they implement to support change. Other video scenes show examples of the strategies presented in the coursework, so that you can see how they are implemented by highly skilled teachers and how children react and respond.

Explore more elements of this course:

Learning Goals and Syllabus. (pdf)
Sample Workbook Learning Activity. (pdf)
Applicability of Course Content to Credential Requirements and Standards. (pdf)
Sample video clip for Reframing Disicpline 3. (Quicktime)