Linking Praises
To Staff Interactions
To Children’s Behaviors
Presenters:
•James Scott, M.Ed
[email protected]
Sabrena Stephens, M.Ed
[email protected]
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Objectives:
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Be mindful of differentiating
praises
Develop ways to appropriately
praise
Develop strategies to respond
to children needs
Develop ways to maximize staff
interactions
Ice Breaker
Opinion vs. Fact
Propensity vs Neutralism
Being
Subjective
Being
Objective
OTHER THEORIST BELIEVE TOO
MUCH PRAISE HINDERS GROWTH
Narcissism - egocentricity * egocentrism * egomania *
egotism * egoism * navel-gazing * self-absorption *
self-centeredness * self-concern * self-interest *
self-involvement * selfishness * selfness * self-regard *
self-preoccupation
Feelings of entitlement – When we overpraise or
overindulge
Feelings of inadequacy – False build-ups
Life will be a disappointment – Our willingness to overinvolve ourselves
When we praise effort, do children
interpret it as implying they lack ability?
Benefits of Praise
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Strengthens children’s feelings of self worth
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Let children know that their actions are appreciated by others
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Helps children see good qualities in themselves
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Assist children in learning positive behaviors
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Gives children positive attention
Acknowledging children
determines behavior outcomes
Acknowledging a child at the right time eliminates the need to
misbehave for attention
Children seek positive attention as a sign of an adults support
A child’s behavior is shaped by consequences
Praising a child for a positive behavior can increase the occurrence of
such behaviors
Praising a child for a job well don acknowledges achievement and
encourages the child to continue positive actions
Praise often results in an increase in positive behavior when used
properly
A positive word can result in continued improvements of a child’s
conduct
If a child’s actions
results in a positive
response from an
adult it is know as
________ _________!
Timing of Praise is essential
Behaviors to reinforce with
praise or rewards
Sharing
Thoughtfulness
Patience
Kindness
Helpfulness
Do not exaggerate when praising children
Be sincere when praising children
Be specific when praising a child
Let children know exactly what is being
Acknowledged.
Although enthusiasm is important when
commending a child’s accomplishments,
exaggerating diminishes the reinforcing
power of praise.
Positive Early Childhood Teachers
create Positive Outcome in children.
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Children do better in school and in life
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Parents become empowered
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Teacher morale improves
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Schools get better
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Communities grow stronger
Appropriate
Positive Reinforcement
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Children earn higher grades
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Receive higher scores on tests
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Attend school more regularly
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Complete more homework
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Show more positive attitudes and behaviors
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Graduate from high school at higher rates
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More likely to enroll in higher education than
students with less involved families
10 Tips For Being A Great Teacher
1. Show up – be there for your children
2. Support and Respect your children's family
3. Discipline with Love
4. Be a Role Model – teach by example
5. Show Affection – let them know you Love them
6. Play with your children
7. Read to your children
8. Keep a Sense of Humor
9. Listen – earn the right to be heard
10. Observe, Collect Facts, Analyze, Respond, Evaluate,
Summarize, Plan, and Communicate.