Learn positive discipline strategies for guiding young children's behavior effectively.
Participants in this course learn to identify children's behavior to determine whether it is normal, developmentally appropriate or problematic. Cooperative discipline is explored in the wider context of classroom management, working with staff and parents. Behaviors are examined to better understand why children behave the way they do and to correct behaviors with a guidance and discipline strategy that is positive, respectful of both child and adult, and developmentally appropriate. Participants also learn to practice prevention of certain behaviors and guide children through the use of positive discipline. The focus is on how an adult can behave when a difficult situation arises and be as effective as possible in creating an atmosphere of safety that supports all children in reaching their fullest potential.
Be ready for some lectures, individual presentations, group discussions, class and group projects, and a “hands-on” project or PowerPoint slide presentation to be made as a final project.
This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.
No meeting on February 16, 2026. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Text:
Foundations in Early Childhood Education: Teaching Children in a Diverse Society, 6th Edition, Janet Gonzalez-Mena, Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 2014. ISBN: 978-0-07-802448-1
