Using Skilled Dialogue to Transform Challenging Interactions: Honoring Identity, Voice, & Connection Contributor(s): Barrera, Isaura (Author), Kramer, Lucinda (Author) |
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ISBN: 1557669554 ISBN-13: 9781557669551 Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $35.10 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2009 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Behavioral Management - Education | Special Education - General - Education | Multicultural Education |
Dewey: 371.904 |
LCCN: 2009008677 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.9" W x 9.9" (1.15 lbs) 296 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Because behavior is rooted in culture, responding to the challenges posed by diverse behavior in early childhood settings depends on a deep understanding of the experiences, values, perceptions, and beliefs that shape it. This is the book that shows professionals how to interpret behavior in the context of culture--and use their knowledge to improve even the most challenging interactions. Applying Isaura Barrera's popular Skilled Dialogue approach to challenging interactions of all types--be they between adults and children or only between adults--this positive and practical guide works because it transforms the behavior of everyone: young children with special needs, early childhood professionals, and families. With this fresh, creative approach to addressing behavior challenges, early education professionals will discover how to
Extended case examples and specific classroom strategies give readers models for their own interactions, vignettes with discussion questions help readers practice what they learn, and tools such as self-assessments and case analysis exercises make it easy to implement Skilled Dialogue in any early childhood setting. The book also includes a handy Skilled Dialogue Quick Sheet that users can keep at their fingertips for a fast, reader-friendly refresher on implementing the model. A must for every professional who works with young children and families, this book will help readers change the way they think about behavior--and resolve challenges in ways that honor diverse cultures and perspectives. |