Praise Versus Encouragement

by Carol Weisheit
March 15, 2010
Reg. 8:30 AM, Workshop 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Description/Bio: Many people feel the need to bribe children to behave with candy, stickers and various other rewards. All educators expect children to be intrinsically motivated but often times set children up to be extrinsically motivated by their actions. Teachers and caregivers can set up their environment in an encouraging way that allows children to experience motivation from within which creates a respectful and caring atmosphere. Small group activities, short videos, and discussion will be shared.

Carol Weisheit has been an Early Childhood Resource Specialist with STARnet Regions I and III since 2002. She provides technical assistance and support to teachers of children birth to age eight, focusing primarily on children with special needs. She consults with agencies, schools, and programs on a variety of topics. Carol is adjunct faculty for Heartland Community College and is a certified High/Scope trainer. Carol holds a Bachelor's degree in Child Development and a Master's degree in Child and Family Studies. She is a former state director of Illinois CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), and consults with National CASA on a regular basis. Carol has directed child-care programs for low-income families, coordinated and taught in an at-risk pre-k program, and served as a parent educator providing home visits to families at- risk.

This training will provide 5.0 hours for the following:

• CPDUs (Continuing Professional Development Units) for teacher certification
• CDA (Child Development Associate) credit in area(s) #3
• CE credit for SLP, SW, LCPC, PT, and OT professionals

Full attendance is required to receive a certificate of participation.

Registration form for this workshop.