This foundation course is a 2-part series, provided by Early Childhood Australia, that develops an understanding of the meaning of children’s behavior, which will in turn support educators in developing strategies and teaching techniques unique for each individual child, with the overall aim of empowering children to take control.
In part 1 of this series, you will:
- understand why behaviour is a form of communication that can help educators to develop a better understanding of each individual child
- learn how children regulate their emotions, thoughts, and behaviours
In part 2 of this series, you will:
- develop strategies to support children in times of stress, frustration or anger
- discover and recognise the signs and meanings behind children’s behaviours and strategies to support young children
- uncover how to understand children’s triggers and what these can look like
Course Duration: 1 Hour
To complete the online course: Understanding Young Children’s Behaviour and Empowering Their Future (2-part series)
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