In this assignment you’re required to write a 1500-word essay in response to one of the following quotes:

Quote 1

The evidence is unequivocal – children who have difficulty regulating their emotions, paying attention, initiating peer interactions and sustaining engagement in learning tasks are at risk for school difficulties.

(Bulotsky-Shearer, Dominguez & Bell, 2012, p. 421)

Quote 2

Early childhood teachers are usually clear of their work with children while they construct understandings of their world. However, when children behave in ways that upset us, we tend to do things to them, by delivering rewards and punishments. In other words, our practices for responding to children’s thoughtless behaviours are incompatible with our teaching practices and beliefs.

(Porter, 2016, p. 1)

You’re required to reflect on what behaviour is and utilise one of the theories of behaviour that you have been introduced to in the unit to date.

You’re also required to discuss different behaviours displayed by children in learning environments and formulate reasons using a learning behavioural theory, with examples where possible. Keep in mind there may be multiple contributing factors as to why different behaviours may occur. Then, you are also required to examine what policies and practices are appropriate to maintain positive learning environments. Policies refer to Belonging, being & becoming – The Early Years Learning Framework for AustraliaLinks to an external site. (Department of Education and Training, 2019), or another relevant policy framework, e.g. the National Quality StandardLinks to an external site. (ACECQA, n.d.).

In your essay you’ll need to:

• consider the quote you have chosen and identify possible behaviours, teacher responses and other influences that are relevant to the quote

• consider young children’s behaviour and formulate reasons why children behave in certain ways based on the theory you have chosen

• demonstrate an understanding of the various principles, policies and practices used to maintain a positive learning environment.

Choose one of the following learning behaviour theories:

• humanist theory

• psychodynamic theory

• cognitive theory

• ecological theory

• sociocultural theory.

Your essay should apply the following structure:

Introduction: (200 words)

• Introduce the essay topic.

• Provide background information.

• State what you intend to cover in your essay.

Body: (1100 words)

• Define behaviour based on the theory you have chosen.

• Introduce the quote you have chosen and identify the behaviours displayed by students in the learning environment.

• Formulate reasons for these behaviours based on the theory you have chosen.

• Discuss appropriate principles, policies and practices to be applied in order to maintain positive learning environments.

Conclusion: (200 words)

• Summarise the body of your essay and key points.

Reference list: (not included in word count)   (Please only use the below references and not any other sources)

Andrew, Y., & Fane, J. (2019). The sociology of early childhood: Young children’s lives and worlds. Routledge. Proquest Ebook Central. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com

Centre for Community Child Health. (2006). Behaviour Problems: Practice Resource.  https://ww2.rch.org.au/emplibrary/ccch/PR_BehProb_all.pdf

Early Childhood Australia (ECA). (2016). Code of ethics. http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ECA-COE-Brochure-web-2019.pdf 

Early Childhood Management Services. (2014, May 15). Strategies for disciplining children aged five and under [Video file]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWFNN2Vs6uk&feature=youtu.be

Porter, L. (2008). Young children’s behaviour : practical approaches for caregivers and teachers. Sydney, Australia: MacLennan & Petty. https://commons.swinburne.edu.au/file/7a6dda44-ece0-476f-9519-f13e19c4b78b/1/992436091.pdf

Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). (2018). Quality area 5: Supporting children to regulate their own behaviour.  https://www.acecqa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-01/QA5_Supporting_children_to_regulate_their_own_behaviour.pdf

Bowlby, J. (1980). Attachment and loss [Vol. 3]: Loss, sadness and depression. London, England: Hogarth Press.

Circle of Security International. (2015, March 20). Circle of security animation [Video file]. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/channels/1229648/122770192

Powell, B., Cooper, G., Hoffman, K., & Marvin, B. (2014). The circle of security intervention: Enhancing attachment in early parent–child relationships. The Guilford Press. Proquest Ebook Central. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com 

What is The Circle of Security?. (2019). https://www.circleofsecurityinternational.com/circle-of-security-model/what-is-the-circle-of-security/

Hayes, N., & O’Toole, L. (2019). Supporting positive behaviour in early childhood settings and primary schools: Relationships, reciprocity and reflection. Routledge. Proquest Ebook Central. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com

Johnston, J., & Oates, R. (2018). Cognitive development. In J. Johnston, L. Nahmad-Williams, R. Oates, & V. Wood (Eds.). Early childhood studies: Principles and practices (2nd ed.). (pp. 128–165). Routledge. Proquest Ebook Central. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com

New Zealand Ministry of Education. (2014). Script adaptations for restorative conversations. https://pb4l.tki.org.nz/Media/Files/Module-24-Script-adaptations-for-restorative-conversations

 

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