Description: This insightful video gives educators and parents the ability to observe firsthand the techniques used by teachers, in a state of the art preschool and research facility, effectively managing children with challenging behaviors. The esteemed authors of the book Addressing Challenging Behavior in Early Childhood Settings offer their expert advice, which is then implemented in the classroom. This video includes: Live classroom footage of teachers effectively defusing actual crisis situation such as; tantrums, fighting, noncompliance, separation anxiety and other inappropriate behaviors found in young children. How to model problem solving strategies and language. How to be an active listener to create an environment that fosters learning while giving students the skills to solve problems on their own. All educators and parents will benefit from viewing the techniques developed from cutting edge research as they are applied during every day experiences and crisis situations.

Author: Hanlon, Grace, producer

Publisher: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

Year Published: 2004

Format: DVD

Target: parents; educators; preschool; special ed teachers; Health care professionals;

Keywords: Behaviour; preschool;