Research: Addressing problem behaviour in the early years
A film resource and education materials to help with behaviour management in early years classrooms.
Project summary
Project summary
- October 2010 to December 2010
This project explored the issues of problematic behaviour in the early years through an innovative film resource.
The film is based on the findings of a data-rich qualitative study and includes classroom footage taken during the project.
Together with its supporting educational materials, it encourages viewers to examine and challenge their preconceptions about young children and behaviour.
It presents a thought-provoking collection of visual, sound and text images drawn from a range of sources including art, education, psychology, special education, policy documents, popular media and philosophy.
Departing from the usual instructional conventions of educational films and training videos, ‘Addressing problem behaviour’ invites more open and critical engagement from audiences.
The research grant allowed for:
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further development of the film
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the creation of an accompanying educational package to help user groups understand and address problem behaviour in early years children
The final version of the film was shaped by advice from a range of expert users including parents, early years practitioners and policymakers. This group also contributed to the creation of the educational support materials and advised on dissemination strategy.
Watch the film
Challenge your beliefs and assumptions about children, childhood and behaviour.Quote
It made me think about how children’s creativity can be interpreted as naughtiness.
Research outputs
Research outputs
The support materials, which can be used for training and professional development purposes, provide some questions to guide discussion and further activity in five key themes.
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What counts as problem behaviour?
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What is a normal child?
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Difficult bodies
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Parents
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Observing and monitoring
Research team
Research team
Lead researchers
Collaborating with:
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parents
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early years practitioners
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teacher educators
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student teachers
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local authority personnel
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school students
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behaviour support workers
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policy makers
Funding
With funding from
UK Economic and Social Research Council
Contact
Contact us
For general enquiries about the Education and Social Research Institute’s children and childhood group, you can contact research group lead Professor Rachel Holmes.
For enquiries specifically about this project, contact Professor Maggie MacLure.
