"STARS on the Internet"
Behavior Strategies
STARS 10 Hour Course
Before you begin this class ~ you must submit the On-line Registration form. If you have not yet done so click here.
Needed Resources - just click on each of these resources to download:
"STARS on the
Internet" Behavior Strategies Workbook
"STARS on the Internet" Home Page
Study Links to help you with this class
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ASSIGNMENT #1
Please read the "STARS on the Internet" Behavior Strategies workbook. Before you begin to use any method of behavior modifications you need to objectively look at your program, your facility, and yourself.
The first area is the environment. Do you have wide open areas that are calling to the children to run...jump...or be overly active? Do you have too many play items out at the same time? This can over stimulate many young children. Do you have loud noisy play areas near quiet activities? This can cause children to become distracted with what they are doing. Objectively look at your classroom set up and area.
Next take a look at yourself. Do you provide smooth transitions from one
activity to the next? Or are there long periods of "wait time" for the
children while you set up or clean up? Most young children will become
fussy or fidgety if they have to wait too long. Are your activities age
appropriate for the level of your children? Many children will give up
and become disruptive if they are frustrated with an activity that
they cannot do. Objectively take a step back and look at yourself.
And lastly, could any
of the disruptive children have learning disabilities that interfere
with their ability to listen and stay on task? Many attention disorders
are noticed at a very young age. This is something that you cannot
diagnose, only a professional can do that. But you can record your
observations, and voice your concerns to the parents and center director
or owner.
To submit:
Please complete a short write up of the three areas listed above. Explain how each relate to your own program, facility and the children in your care. Put in suggestions of changes for the better. Type up this three part summary on your computer and save it as assignment #1.
Be sure to put your class title, your STARS ID number, & your full name on the assignment.
Please e-mail your *assignment to:
behavior@starstab.com Due to an overload of Spam please mark your assignments on the
e-mail subject line
Please write out:
Assignment #1
*Assignment Note:
If you are sending your assignment as an attachment please only use
Microsoft Word. We cannot open or read anything else. Without Microsoft
Word ~ just type the assignment directly into your e-mail text box, or
copy & paste the assignment into the text box of your e-mail. Thank you.
Read through the behavior modification strategies listed in the workbook. Read the following scenarios and explain how you would handle each situation and each child.
BRENDA: She is a five year old in the preschool 4-5 program. Brenda is a very active and loud child. Today you watched her enter the block building area and start to take over the building of a tower. The other children did not want her to join in, so she knocks down the tower and says blocks are stupid!
KATE: She is a four year old in the preschool 4-5 program. Kate is constantly coming up to the teacher to tattle on the other children. Today she runs up to you and yells "Suzie just pushed Peter" repeating this over and over very loudly.
JOSH: He is almost two years old and is in the toddler care program. Josh throws temper tantrums almost everyday just before nap time. Today you pick him up to check his diaper, and he screams at you "No!" and throws himself on the floor and begins to scream and cry.
DANNY: He is nine months old in the infant care program. Today you watch as he crawls around the room and over to Lyndie. He starts to crawl over her and then stops as he begins to bite her on the arm.
To submit:
Please complete your short write up of the four scenarios on your computer and save it as assignment #2.
Be sure to put your class title, your STARS ID number, & your full name on the assignment.
Please e-mail your assignment to:
behavior@starstab.com On the e-mail subject line Please put Assignment #2
Promoting positive behavior in children can be the best way to overcome behavior problems. What can you do as the teacher to set your children up for success? What steps can you take to guide the children in your care to behave in an appropriate manner. Explain how you would set up your expectations of behavior.
To submit:
Please complete your short write up on your computer and save it as assignment #3.
Be sure to put your class title, your STARS ID number, & your full name on the assignment.
Please e-mail your assignment to:
behavior@starstab.com On the e-mail subject line Please put Assignment #3
Violence is becoming more prevalent in almost every aspect of life these days. (Such as road rage.)
We witness it even in very young children. What level is acceptable? What level is serious? Violent behavior can mask many under lying problems. Read the last section of the workbook and go to the "Study Links" page for further information. Write a summary on what you feel should be done to curb or prevent violent behaviors.
To submit:
Please complete your short write up on your computer and save it as assignment #4.
Be sure to put your class title, your STARS ID number, & your full name on the assignment.
Please e-mail your assignment to:
behavior@starstab.com On the e-mail subject line Please put Assignment #4
As your last assignment you are to evaluate this course. Please use the 1-4 ratings (1 being -strongly disagree, and 4 being -strongly agree) for each of the following questions:
This course displays knowledge about this topic?...........1-2-3-4
my culture and learning style?...............................................1-2-3-4
families I serve?...............................................................1-2-3-4
1. In addition to these scores please write out 3 ways that you will use this course information at your current work site, with children and/or families.2. Please write out any additional comments about this internet course and any suggestions for improvement.
3. For future trainings please tell us about any specific child related topics that you would like to see in a future STARS class.
4. For future trainings list any of the topics below that you would be interested in:
Administration/ Child Growth Development & Learning/ Child Guidance/ Communication/ Cultural & Individual Diversity/ Curriculum Development/ Environmental Design/ Family Systems/ Health, Safety & Nutrition/ Observation & Assessment/ Professionalism
To submit:
Please complete your write up of the class evaluation and comments on your computer and save it as assignment #5.On this last assignment be sure to put your class title, STARS ID number, your complete mailing address & your full name so your certificate can be processed faster.
Please e-mail your assignment to:
behavior@starstab.com On e-mail subject line Please put Assignment #5
All your completed assignments will be forwarded to the instructor at "STARS on the Internet". A certificate will be mailed to you once all assignments have been reviewed and approved.