Children’s Behaviours: Influences, Impacts & Intervention

Suitable for child care providers and child care workforce.

Presenter: Debra Smith

• Saturday, June 8th, 9:30-12:45AM (15 minute break)

• Thursday, June 13th, 7:00-9:00PM

• Thursday, June 20th, 7:00-9:00PM

• Saturday, June 22nd, 9:30-12:45AM (15 minute break)

In this four-part course, you will gain a basic understanding of the root behind the behaviours you observe in young children; why do they do what they do? You will continue on to discover what is the meaning behind the behaviour and why does it persist when you have tried everything!

This course delves into not just the why and the what of behaviours, but also puts you in a place of understanding and therefore; control over the behaviours. There are many reasons why children do what they do and once you figure that out; it no longer becomes a power struggle between you and the child, but a cooperative learning journey together between you, the child and the family, to healthier ways of being for all.

You will also learn many different strategies that can not only stop the prevalent behaviours but prevent them as well, from preparing yourself ahead of time to diffusing conflicts.

10 hours of professional development!

Participants are to attend all sessions.

Deb completed her ECE, IT and SN Certifications from Douglas College in 1990 and has enjoyed a very rich professional career in early childhood education since that time. She continued her studies to complete a Child and Youth Care Degree and a Master’s in Education through the University of Victoria.

Deb continues her work at Douglas College (2005) as an ECE Faculty member teaching students as well as delving into many projects that continue to support the learning journey for early childhood educators both locally and abroad.