Reflective Teachers are Effective Teachers: Supporting Teachers to Create Compassionate Classrooms through Reflection and a Problem Solving Approach

Description

Ms. Bruski will summarize the concepts and strategies in her book, The Insightful Teacher:Reflective Strategies to Shape Your Early Childhood Classroom. Focusing too much on controlling children's behavior often leads to reliance on consequences and punishment. When teachers see behaviors as interactional and reflect on their role with children, more supportive and effective approaches are possible. Having developmentally appropriate expectations, validating feelings and problem solving creates compassionate classrooms in which young children thrive.

Location Center for Practice Excellence at Jewish Child and Family Services
255 Revere Drive, Suite 200
Northbrook, IL 60062
Date 3/25/2014 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Check in 9:00 AM)
Sponsor Illinois Association for Infant Mental Health and JCFS
Trainer Nancy Bruski, MA, LCSW
Contact Norma Swanson Irie (312) 440-1295 nirie@juvenile.org
Principles 3. Collaborative relationships
8. Quality services
Credit Hours 0.5 - Intervention
0.5 - Working with Families
Cost $30
Status Closed