When supporting children with challenging behaviours it is important to work with the child through collaborative problem solving, as this is an effective way to teach children how to accept the perspectives of others and generate solutions to future problems (Kaiser & Rasminsky, 2016). It is also important for the teacher to develop positive partnerships with the people in the child’s life, such as family members and support professionals, as this allows the teacher to foster stronger relationships with the child which leads to more positive outcomes achieved (Fields, Merritt, & Fields, 2014).
Collaborative problem solving was developed by psychologist Ross Green with the underlying philosophy that children do well if they can. According to …show more content…
Understanding the child’s concern is essential to finding a solution to the challenging behaviours (Kaiser & Rasminsky, 2016). Greene suggests that during the empathy step the teacher should reassure the child that they are not mad but just trying to understand why the child feels a certain way (2014). The second step is defining the problem, which is where the teacher brings up their concern about how the behaviour is affecting the child or others involved (Kaiser & Rasminsky, 2016). Greene states that it is important for the teacher to express their concern in a way the child can comprehend. An example of this is the teacher saying the behaviour is hurting others or making them feel unsafe, rather than the behaviour is breaking the rules or not meeting the teacher’s expectations (2014). The third step of collaborative problem solving is inviting collaboration, which involves the teacher restating both concerns in a way that asks the child for a solution to the problem. If the solution does not satisfy the teachers concern, they can continue brainstorming with the child so that both party’s concerns can be addressed and the solutions show that the child’s concerns are equally as important as the teacher’s. Collaborative problem solving is effective as it not only solves the problem but teaches the child skills as they learn to identify …show more content…
An inclusive approach to parental and family involvement creates a sense of shared responsibility among parents, families, and teachers. A sense of shared responsibility ensures that families’ interests, beliefs, and values are respected, and holds the school accountable to its community (DEEWR,
Collaborative problem solving was developed by psychologist Ross Green with the underlying philosophy that children do well if they can. According to …show more content…
Understanding the child’s concern is essential to finding a solution to the challenging behaviours (Kaiser & Rasminsky, 2016). Greene suggests that during the empathy step the teacher should reassure the child that they are not mad but just trying to understand why the child feels a certain way (2014). The second step is defining the problem, which is where the teacher brings up their concern about how the behaviour is affecting the child or others involved (Kaiser & Rasminsky, 2016). Greene states that it is important for the teacher to express their concern in a way the child can comprehend. An example of this is the teacher saying the behaviour is hurting others or making them feel unsafe, rather than the behaviour is breaking the rules or not meeting the teacher’s expectations (2014). The third step of collaborative problem solving is inviting collaboration, which involves the teacher restating both concerns in a way that asks the child for a solution to the problem. If the solution does not satisfy the teachers concern, they can continue brainstorming with the child so that both party’s concerns can be addressed and the solutions show that the child’s concerns are equally as important as the teacher’s. Collaborative problem solving is effective as it not only solves the problem but teaches the child skills as they learn to identify …show more content…
An inclusive approach to parental and family involvement creates a sense of shared responsibility among parents, families, and teachers. A sense of shared responsibility ensures that families’ interests, beliefs, and values are respected, and holds the school accountable to its community (DEEWR,