Shared Responsibility for Behavior Guidance
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- July 7, 2021
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Course Information
Explore the causes and goals of behavior to better understand the motivation behind most behaviors.
- Learn about attachment theory including the different types of attachments between caregivers and children as well as how these attachments are formed.
- Explore ideas for working with children who need additional support.
- Discuss classroom strategies for guiding behaviors including the role of classroom design and classroom management plans.
Funding for this 6-hour training course was provided by the Workforce Solutions as part of their Early Care and Education Quality Improvement initiative.
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