Education for a Civil Society: Teaching for Five Democratic Life Skills, Revised Edition

Democratic life skills are essential for children and adults to be caring, thoughtful members of families, schools, and communities. The second edition of this classic resource provides anecdotes and practical strategies for teachers to build secure relationships with children and families, view misbehavior as mistaken behavior, use specific guidance practices to promote children's healthy personal development, and create an encouraging learning community.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 17 August 2023
Publisher: National Association for the Education of Young Children

Democratic life skills are essential for children and adults to be caring, thoughtful members of families, schools, communities, and societies. Teachers and families support and nudge young children toward these skills, using guidance techniques that calm and teach. The second edition of this classic resource provides relatable anecdotes and practical strategies for teachers to understand why building secure relationships with children and families is so important, and eight communication practices to build them. It also explains how viewing misbehavior as mistaken behavior allows teachers to focus on helping children learn better ways to meet their needs, when and how to use specific guidance practices to promote children's healthy personal development and social cooperation, and how an encouraging learning community helps everyone move toward achieving their potential. Whether you're a veteran teacher or just embarking on your teaching journey, this book provides the essential information you need to provide young children with a solid foundation for their future.

Weight: 486g
Dimension: 213 x 276 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781952331169
Edition number: 2 ed