Behaviour in the Early Years

This course is worth Pro-D hours. Welcome to the Behaviour in the Early Years online training! This course aims to create a shared understanding of…

What is Behaviour?

A behaviour is any action or reaction in response to a situation or stimuli. Behaviours are not inherently ‘good’, ‘bad’, or ‘challenging’ but are often…

Strategies to Promote Behaviour

Promoting Behaviour Inclusive child care programs give children the opportunity to be leaders in the classroom and develop the skills to form and maintain friendships.…

Internalized vs. Externalized Behaviour

Behaviour Expression There are common ways children express how they feel through behaviour. ‘Externalized’ behaviours refer to children’s outward behaviour, for example actions affecting the…

Scenario-based learning allows learners to view situations from different perspectives, encouraging thoughtful reflection. Applying learning in a more practical way can help to build confidence and gives the learner the ability to transfer knowledge to real-life work. You will see how best practices might look in action, determine alternate strategies you could implement in these situations, and reflect on your own experiences as a care provider.

Your task is to take on the perspective of the provider within the scenario and determine:

  • What worked well?
  • What, if anything, could be done differently?

Remember, it is not the job of providers to diagnose children. Instead, we can do our best to create safe childcare ecosystems that promote social emotional well-being and support children and their diverse range of behaviours. This will be important to keep in mind while navigating the scenarios in Module 4.