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01/10/2004
Childhood behaviour to be highlighted at conference
New research has revealed an increase in childhood behaviour problems in pre-school settings, raising questions over what causes it and how it can be managed.
Psychologists are to bring their expertise in this matter to Belfast on Saturday when the Northern Ireland Branch of the British Psychological Society hosts an open conference entitled 'Managing Behaviour in Early Years Settings'.
The conference, to be held at Stranmillis University College, will consist of psychologists and members of other professions dealing with young children from 3-8 years, such as early years practitioners, students and teachers.
The keynote addresses will be given by Professor Hugh Foot, Department of Psychology, University of Strathclyde and Dr Harry Rafferty, School of Psychology, Queen's University.
Professor Foot will talk about 'Staff perceptions of pre-school behaviour problems' and Dr Rafferty will address the issue of 'Helping pre-school children who have severe behaviour problems'.
In the afternoon delegates can attend one of three workshops. The first will look at handling children's normal naughtiness, the second at encouraging parental involvement in supporting positive behaviour in early years settings and the third will examine behavioural strategies in managing difficult behaviours.
The conference has been organised by the Northern Ireland Branch of the British Psychological Society with support from Stranmillis University College.
(MB/GMCG)
Psychologists are to bring their expertise in this matter to Belfast on Saturday when the Northern Ireland Branch of the British Psychological Society hosts an open conference entitled 'Managing Behaviour in Early Years Settings'.
The conference, to be held at Stranmillis University College, will consist of psychologists and members of other professions dealing with young children from 3-8 years, such as early years practitioners, students and teachers.
The keynote addresses will be given by Professor Hugh Foot, Department of Psychology, University of Strathclyde and Dr Harry Rafferty, School of Psychology, Queen's University.
Professor Foot will talk about 'Staff perceptions of pre-school behaviour problems' and Dr Rafferty will address the issue of 'Helping pre-school children who have severe behaviour problems'.
In the afternoon delegates can attend one of three workshops. The first will look at handling children's normal naughtiness, the second at encouraging parental involvement in supporting positive behaviour in early years settings and the third will examine behavioural strategies in managing difficult behaviours.
The conference has been organised by the Northern Ireland Branch of the British Psychological Society with support from Stranmillis University College.
(MB/GMCG)
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