Guiding Children’s Behaviour

Program Overview

Guiding Children’s Behaviour

Overview

Epic College of Technology’s School Teacher’s Assistant (Montessori) – Level 3 course develops advanced skills for guiding children’s behaviour using positive, respectful, and inclusive strategies.

Curriculum

• Foundations of Child Guidance
  • Lesson 1.1 Introduction to Child Guidance Principles 1.2 Understanding Behavior in Early Childhood 1.3 Developmentally Appropriate Guidance Techniques
• Ethics and Professional Practice 2.1 Introduction to Professional Ethics in Early Learning 2.2 Understanding the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice 2.3 Ethical Dilemmas and Real-World Scenarios
• The Educator’s Role 3.1 The Role of the Educator in Modeling Behavior 3.2 Creating a Supportive and Inclusive Environment
• Communication Strategies 4.1 Using Positive Verbal Communication with Children 4.2 Non-Verbal Cues and Classroom Messaging 4.3 Active Listening and Conflict De-escalation
• Apply your Knowledge 5.1 Overview of Major Behavior Guidance Theories (Piaget, Vygotsky, etc.) 5.2 Applying Guidance Theories to Daily Interactions 5.3 Case Studies in Guidance and Intervention
• Emotional Support 6.1 Understanding Emotional Needs of Children 6.2 Building Empathy and Emotional Resilience
• Peer Relationships 7.1 Encouraging Prosocial Behaviors and Group Inclusion 7.2 Helping Children Navigate Peer Conflicts 7.3 Facilitating Cooperative Play and Peer Learning
• Self-Regulation and Flexibility 8.1 Understanding Self-Regulation in Child Development 8.2 Tools and Techniques to Support Flexibility and Self-Control 8.3 Observing and Assessing Emotional Self-Regulation

Admission Requirements

Completion of Montessori Level 2 or equivalent proficiency in child development or early learning.

Duration

40 hours

Recommended Textbook

• Guidance of Young Children , 10th Edition – ISBN-13:
• Guiding Children’s Social Development and Learning: Theory and Skills , 9th Edition – Marjorie J. Kostelnik & Anne K. Soderman, Cengage Learning (2018)