Petrie Pat - Communication Skills For Working With Children And Young People Introducing Social Pedagogy - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: For those working with children effective communication is a crucial part of building relationships and encouraging children's emotional and intellectual development. This practical guide identifies the child and their relationship with the adult as the basis upon which real communication can be made. Topics covered include non - verbal communication attentive listening empathy the part played by questions working constructively with conflict and criticism and communicating in groups. It also draws on the innovative ideas found in social pedagogic theory and practice such as communicating with your head hands and heart and how to differentiate between the personal the professional and the private in your interactions. The book contains exercises topics for personal reflection or group discussion and suggestions for observations. This will be an excellent source of advice and ideas for all those in the children's workforce including early years professionals teachers social workers counsellors and practitioners working with children in care including foster carers.
Title: Communication Skills For Working With Children And Young People Introducing Social Pedagogy
Author(s): Petrie Pat
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Barcode: 9781849051378
Pages: 176 Pages
Publication Date: 5/1/2011
Category: Teaching Skills & Techniques