Schedule

Schedule

Assessment
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Study Guide

There are many ways that you might choose to make your way through the unit. The diagram and suggested sessions (below) will help to plan your learning through the Establish & implement plans for developing co-operative behaviour unit. The sessions outlined below are a suggestion only - you may have another way that you prefer to study

 

Session 1 Establish and apply limits and guidelines for behaviour

This includes

·         Initiate strategies, which are consistent with children’s abilities, to support them to manage their own behaviour

·        Establish guidelines in consultation with families that are relevant to the culture and background of the children and policies of the service

·         Develop guidelines in collaboration with children according to their ability to do so

·         Decide how to respond to incidents in a timely manner and implement response clearly, consistently and calmly

A few points to think about for your blog:

·         Why is beneficial to establish guidelines for behaviour in consultation with families that are relevant to the culture and background of the children and policies of the service.

·         How can collaborations with children be used to develop guidelines for behaviour?

Session 2. Identify and review behaviour as required

This includes

·         Gather information  from all those involved  in caring for the children

·         Reflect on the wide range of variables  that can impact on behaviour

·          Observe and analyse behaviour  to identify  triggers  or consequences which are maintaining  the behaviour

·         Scan environment  and curriculum for possible influences  on behaviour

·         Facilitate  an analysis  of children’s  behaviour  with all involved  in caring for the children

·         Seek advice from appropriate authorities  as required

·         Discuss incidents  causing  concern with families  and colleagues  as appropriate

·         Include families  and colleagues  in discussion  about options for response

·         Discuss needs and concerns of other children  who may

A few point to think about for your blog:

·         What are the preferred methods of observing children’s behaviour? Why are these methods preferred?

·         Why do think it is important to identify some of the possible triggers and causes that can lead to challenging behaviour arising in the first place?

Session 3 Develop a plan to guide a particular  child’s behaviour  where required

This includes

·         Identify  long-term and short-term objectives in the plan

·         Clearly identify  more acceptable alternative  behaviours

·         Develop the plan in accordance with the service philosophy  and policies

·         Develop goals of the plan consistent  with child’s abilities,  age and developmental stage

·         Ensure that the plan is realistic  and that resources are available

·         Establish  plan in consultation  with colleagues,  family members and others who may be caring for the child

·         Ensure plan considers relevant  cultural practices for responding  to behaviour

·         Liaise with appropriate authorities  and referral bodies as necessary

A few points to think about for your blog:

·         Why do think it is to have clearly stated long & short objectives when developing a plan to guide a child’s behaviour?

·         What would happen if the plan to guide a child’s behaviour was not  consistent  with child’s abilities,  age and developmental stage?

Session 4. Implement  and monitor behaviour  plan

This includes

·         Support the child  to understand  specific  expectations  for behaviour

·         Inform all those involved  in implementing  and reinforcing  the plan of its rationale,  limits  and strategies

·         Minimise  as far as possible, factors that may lead to or maintain  inappropriate  behaviour

·          Support colleagues  to implement  the plan effectively and consistently

·         Review child’s behaviour  against  the plan and modify where necessary in consultation  with colleagues,  family members and others caring for the child

A few points to think about for your blog

·         Explain why it is necessary  to inform all involved in implementing the behaviour plan of its objectives, strategies & limits

·         How does consulting  with colleagues & family when reviewing a child’s behaviour  against the behaviour plan and modifying it where necessary affect  in the outcomes of the plan?