An Early Start: Promoting Social Competence *(Aust Pub)
Desma Hughes
Being able to form satisfying relationships is an essential life skill, but it is a skill that must be learned. It enables people to feel a sense of belonging in any group and is closely linked to confidence, self-esteem and emotional well-being. Having the ability to initiate and maintain satisfying relationships with others, especially peers, is know as social competence. Many children find it difficult to develop social competence, so teachers and parents have an important role to play in assisting children to learn these skills. This practical handbook offers ideas and strategies to help children develop the self-esteem and confidence they need to establish satisfying relationships and deal with inappropriate behaviour from others. Ages 4-7.
Contents:
Preface
Part A The Adult’s Role in Developing Children’s Social Competence
Introduction, Assisting Children to Form Positive Social Relationships
Part B Program for Teaching Social Relationship Skills
Rationale for Using a Teaching Program, Teaching Methods
Theme 1 Friends
Theme 2 Concentrating, Observing and Listening
Theme 3 Feelings
Theme 4 Valuing Yourself – Being Confident
Theme 5 Joining Groups
Theme 6 Caring for Others
Theme 7 Sharing and Taking Turns
Theme 8 Cooperating – Working Together
Theme 9 Problem-solving and Resolving Conflict
Theme 10 Peacemaking – Coping with Problem Behaviours
Appendices: Appendix 1 Hughes’ Social Competence Checklist; Appendix 2 Books Suitable for Use with Young Children; Appendix 3 Planning a Social Competence Theme; Appendix 4 Work Sheets
References
Published 2003, 126 Pages, Paperback
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