1. Adapted by Dr. Vivian G. Baglien Free powerpoints at http://www.worldofteaching.comhttp://www.worldofteaching.com

10.  Is based on what we know about the child  Is based on what we know about child development  Is administered with the goal of teaching children self- control and good decision making  O ffers children choices  L eaves children’s self esteem intact  Em ploys natural and logical consequences  Offers consequences known and understood by the child -Employs a system of utilizing the least confrontational choices whenever and wherever possible, escalated only when necessary - Is consistent - Takes into consideration situations, circumstances and individual children - Is child-centered, capitalizing on a relationship build on trust and rapport

11.  Punitive  Administered in anger  Rigid  About intimidation, or control for the sake of control  About being “right”

12. “ I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element in the classroom. It ’ s my personal approach that creates the climate. It ’ s my daily mood that makes the weather. As a teacher, I possess a tremendous power to make a child ’ s life miserable or joyous. I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration. I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal. In all situations it is my response that decides whether a crisis will be escalated or de-escalated and a child humanized or de-humanized. ” - Haim Ginott

13. - Based on what we know about how young children learn - Relevant to children’s life experiences - Based on the children’s current knowledge and abilities - Respectful of cultural and individual differences and learning styles - Responsive to the interests and needs of the children - Focused on the learning process, not the end product - Thought provoking - stimulating and challenging the minds of young children - Based on the philosophy that children are competent and trustworthy, and can make good decisions if given the opportunity and practice

14.  1. Have children identify the problem and feelings  2. Re-state the problem  3. Ask each child for ideas for solutions  4. Negotiate until children can agree upon some sort of compromise 5. Reinforce