Responds Promptly to Problems (E2.2.3)
Sub Category: Developmentally Appropriate Guidance: Supporting Social and Emotional Development
Credential Level: Level 1 •
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Pre-K
COMPETENCY STATEMENT
Responds promptly when problem behaviors occur (may seek guidance from others to ensure appropriate strategies are used)
DEFINITIONS
Teachers act quickly and respond in an age-appropriate manner to unsafe or disruptive child behaviors in the classroom.
EXAMPLES
Exemplar Video: Responds Promptly and Sensitively to Children’s Signals-Toddlers
Age Group: Toddler
Age Group: Toddler
In this exemplar video, a teacher interacts with toddlers playing at a center. Notice how the teacher supports a child needing help with a toy– an example of responding promptly when problem behaviors occur.
Exemplar Video: Responds Promptly and Sensitively to Children’s Signals-Toddlers
Age Group: Toddler
Age Group: Toddler
In this exemplar video, a teacher interacts with toddlers playing at a center. Notice how the teacher supports a child needing help with a toy– an example of responding promptly when problem behaviors occur.
WAYS TO PRACTICE
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