Course Syllabus: Behavior Management: When Time-Out & Stickers Don't Work

One in every twenty preschoolers today will be incarcerated for committing a crime in adulthood. Research has proven that intervention in the early years, when behavior patterns are first being formed, is crucial to prevent future violence and crime.

Learn common reasons why children misbehave and what you can do about it from a behavioral health specialist with 25 years experience.

This course is designed for educators, parents, and child care providers and has been taught by the professor at a university, state, and national level on several occassions.

You do not need prior education or experience to take this course. It is designed to help you learn at your own pace and in your own style.

I am available nearly every day to assist you in any problems or with questions. I recognize that, for many of you, this is your first online educational experience, and I want to make it a good one!

When you have completed all of the course requirements, you are eligible for a Certificate of Attendance or Merit so that you have written proof of your achievement. In addition, you may earn other certificates, depending on your accomplishments. An A in the course (90%) will earn you a Certificate of Academic Excellence that can be framed and put on your wall.

In addition, Letters of Recommendation are available upon completion of the course. The letter can be used to help you secure employment in a related field.

By completing this course, you will have the basic understanding of how to effectively tackle behavior problems -- a real plus if you are a parent, educator, or child care provider. Behavior Management is one of the most difficult aspects of parenting or teaching and earning a certificate in this area is greatly respected by professionals who hire staff in associated areas.

1. There are 5 lessons assigned to this course. You may download and read each lesson and then complete the assignment attached to it.

2. A class poll (located to the left of your screen in blue under Class Polls) is assigned to each of the lessons.

3. Three short quizzes and a final exam are also required in this class. You may take them as many times as you would like to achieve the grade you desire. I believe it is better to learn, and relearn, rather than to just go on.

1. Student will learn common reasons behind young children's misbehavior.

2. Student will learn to identify common behaviors in young children and how to effectively handle misbehavior.

There are 5 separate lessons that you can upload. You may take as much time as you need to read the material.

Lesson 1: All Behavior Has A Purpose Lesson 2: Common Behaviors in Young Children Lesson 3: Controlling the Environment Lesson 4: Effective Behavior Management Techniques Lesson 5: Bag of Tricks Lesson 6-??? Will be based on YOUR NEEDS

I believe students learn best when not pressured. If you do poorly on a test --retake it! If you don't understand something, email me!

QUIZZES & TESTS: There are two short quizzes for lessons 1, 2 & 3. Each is worth 10 points. The final exam is worth 30 points, for a total of 50 points. You may take the quizzes and exams as many times as you like to better your grade.

POLLS: There are polls for each of the 5 lessons. You can recieve 5 points for each one you submit.

FORUMS & LINKS: Each time you add information to the Class Forum Page, either by offering a new link for other class members, or responding or adding questions, you can earn an additional 5 points.