Passing Vickie's Test: Building Self-Esteem and Trust by Following Through with Rules.

Grossman, Sue

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ERIC Number: EJ531283

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Publication Date: 1996

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Passing Vickie's Test: Building Self-Esteem and Trust by Following Through with Rules.

Grossman, Sue

Early Childhood News, v8 n5 p6-12 Sep-Oct 1996

Explores a case study of a student who tested the "rules" in an early childhood classroom, and how the teacher handled the situation with humor and patience. Covers issues of self-esteem, trust, childhood needs, responses to rule-breaking, following through, and modeling of appropriate behaviors. Advocates consistency in rule enforcement. (BGC)

Descriptors: Child Behavior, Child Development, Competence, Discipline, Early Childhood Education, Problem Children, Self Concept, Self Esteem, Student Behavior, Teacher Role, Teacher Student Relationship, Trust (Psychology), Young Children

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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