Intellectual & Social Development Affect Discipline
por Cassandra Jean
1. Conflict Resolution
1.1. Selfish: Children only see things from their viewpoint. Use this as a teachable moment.
1.2. Sharing: Children often think that sharing means giving something away permanently. But we need to teach and how them that they will get it back.
1.2.1. Intellectual maturation plays a big role in learning to share or consider others feelings.
1.2.1.1. A child can learn to be generous only when sharing is a real option and not forced.
1.3. Lying and Stealing: Young children often struggle with fact and fantasy and wishes from reality. Possession equals ownership.
1.4. Learning perspective-talking: Learning to think about how others feel.
2. Social Skills
2.1. Missing social skills is the single most common cause of discipline problems.
2.2. These early years are the most crucial for social development.
2.3. Having playmates which provide opportunities for conflict and negotiation which helps children learn to consider the needs and feelings of others.
3. Teacher & Coach
3.1. Respect and consider children's viewpoints.
3.2. Stand back and let children experience the social consequence of their actions. Intervene as necessary.
3.3. Work with families. Having a quality relationship with the children's family and their caregivers is an important part of the welfare of the young children.
3.4. Cultural differences: can cause misunderstandings.
3.5. Gender Differences: Boys and girls are wired differently. Teachers should try to accommodate for individual difference.
3.6. Help children to find words to express themselves.
3.7. Provide appropriate engaging learning. Have concrete materials such as a water table.
4. Awareness Maturation
4.1. Level 0: Not recognizing others
4.2. Lever 1: Primary grades young children realize others have feelings but cant consider them on their own.
4.3. Level 2: Upper elementary thinking is more common. consider others view as well as their own.
4.4. Level 3&4: Adolescence and adulthood. The ability to coordinate mutual perspectives.
5. Childrens Thinking
5.1. Children's limited reasoning ability and experience, often brings them to conclusions inconsistent with adult logic.
5.1.1. Young children respond according to their perceptions of whats important.
5.1.1.1. Many behavior problems are due to a lack of understanding.
6. Rules
6.1. Childrens view of rules differ with age.
6.1.1. Know rules are important but not concerned about following them. Older children felt free to change the rules by mutual consent.
7. Relationships
7.1. Relationships are the basis for all child guidance.
7.1.1. Help children understand and develop caring feelings.