Strategies to Guide Behavior 

Helping to guide children’s behavior is a daily part of work with young children. To be able to address the behaviors you may encounter, you must have a toolbox full of strategies you can use to support various needs. Some educators refer to these strategies as “guidance,” some as “discipline,” while others call these strategies “behavior management.” In this discussion, you will learn about various strategies that can be used to guide challenging behavior.

To prepare for this discussion,

• Refer to the Week 4 Instructor Guidance for tips and examples that will support your success on this discussion.
• Read Chapter 9: Guidance.
• Read Planning for Positive GuidanceLinks to an external site. and “Goodest” Guidance: Teachers and Families TogetherLinks to an external site..
• Locate your assigned group from the following list:
  • Last Name Begins With A through F
    • Collaborative Problem Solving
    • Logical Consequences

In your initial post,

• List the two strategies from your assigned group above in the first line.
• Discuss the meaning of the words “guidance,” “discipline,” and “behavior management,” including how they are different and how they are similar
• Explain the two strategies you were assigned. In your explanation include a definition, how they help children to be successful, and a situation when you might use the strategy to create a positive learning environment.