Using Positive Reinforcement With Young Children. (August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hardy, Jessica K.; McLeod, Ragan H.
• Is Part Of: Beyond behavior. Volume 29:Number 2(2020)
• Page Start: 95
• Page End: 107
• Publication Date: 2020-08
• Subjects: early childhood -- education -- evidence-based -- interventions -- preschool -- school/classroom; Problem children -- Education -- United States -- Periodicals; Behavior disorders in children -- Periodicals; Behavior disorders in children; Problem children -- Education; United States; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 371.93
• DOI: 10.1177/1074295620915724
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1074-2956

Abstract

Positive reinforcement is a research-based practice essential for supporting young children's use of appropriate behaviors and skills. The application of positive reinforcement also is consistent with recommendations by national organizations for early childhood and early childhood special education. In this article, we describe eight guidelines for planning, implementing, and evaluating positive reinforcement in early childhood contexts that are based on current research and recommendations of these professional organizations. Examples of the use of guidelines and tools for supporting implementation are provided.