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How can we respond to children's behaviors, especially challenging ones, in ways that nurture their spirits and sense of self while simultaneously supporting appropriate and competent participation in social interactions and situations? All too often, it seems that these 2 goals cannot be simultaneously addressed, especially with children whose behavior is perceived to be particularly difficult. In """"Nurturing Spirit and Positive Behavior in Diverse Early Childhood Settings"""", the authors suggest the use of Skilled Dialogue (a field-tested model for respectful, reciprocal, and responsive interaction that honors cultural beliefs and values) as a tool for achieving the nurturing of both spirit and self.The book discusses behavior in terms of culturally-based practices and how to use Skilled Dialogue to implement positive intervention and behavior support from both a developmental and cultural viewpoint. It focuses on nurturing children's sense of self as a guide to understanding and building positive behavioral supports. The book also describes strategies for the classroom and offers explicit guidance, examples, and tools for practitioners.

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Fall 2009 Professional Resources--Lenore Sandel, Ed.D. Language, Literacy, & Literature, ASCD Newsletter (01/28/2010) An immensely important book . . . answers the question of how to reform schools now and reform them quickly without devaluing our most precious resource--the students and educators with whom we work. --Jacqueline Villarreal Baker, M.S. An immensely important book . . . answers the question of how to reform schools now and reform them quickly without devaluing our most precious resource--the students and educators with whom we work. --Jacqueline Villarreal Baker, M.S. Professionals interested in understanding early childhood behaviors will find Using Skilled Dialogue a key to uncovering underlying perceptions and beliefs that shape such behaviors...this is a top pick for any early childhood education library. --James A. Cox The Midwest Book Review Education Shelf (09/08/2009) . ..the authors provide the reader with excellent exercises for creating thought-provoking discussion and brainstorming ideas. --Maria Hernandez-Becerra, Ed.D. Education Review- Brief Reviews (08/28/2009) Promises to promote both personal and professional growth to all who engage thoughtfully with the authors' powerful ideas and true-to-life examples and exercises. --Cynthia Paris, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Delaware (03/13/2009)

Fall 2009 Professional Resources--Lenore Sandel, Ed.D. Language, Literacy, & Literature, ASCD Newsletter (01/28/2010)

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Isaura Barrera is Associate Professor, University of New Mexico. Lucinda Kramer is Faculty, National University.

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