Apply developmentally appropriate guidance.

Application includes constructing and implementing

• classroom management procedures (e.g., classroom rules)
• planning
• direct and indirect guidance (e.g., to promote self-esteem, cultural awareness, effective communication)
• positive reinforcement (e.g., verbal encouragement, body language, eye contact).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• Why is it important to have classroom rules?
• What are ways to teach rules and procedures?

Communication

• What communication and guidance techniques are most effective for classroom management and development of self-control?
• How should activities be scheduled to maximize positive experiences for young children?

Leadership

• How does practicing positive guidance allow children to learn and grow?
• Who are some of the leaders in the area of guidance and classroom management?

Management

• What management procedures are important to implement in the classroom?
• What are some ways that a child can be redirected?