Case Study: Austin's Behavioral Issues in Early Childhood Education

This report focuses on a case study of Austin, a four-year-old child experiencing behavioral issues in an early childhood education setting. The analysis delves into potential contributory factors, including environmental influences, genetics, and the impact of routines, educator and family expectations, and the child's background. The report highlights the importance of considering the child's age, gender, and cultural background, as well as the role of stakeholders such as parents and educators. The report also provides a brief overview of the Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care and how this course equips educators with the skills to address these issues. The report suggests that Austin's educators model appropriate behavior and gather further information to clarify the underlying causes of Austin's behavior by considering all the relevant stakeholders. The report also references how the lack of attention from parents and limited social interaction with peers could be contributing factors. The report concludes by emphasizing the need for educators trained in early childhood development to address Austin's behavioral challenges effectively, promoting his holistic development. The report is a valuable resource for those looking to understand and address behavioral issues in early childhood education.

Diploma in early childhood education
and care

Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................2
Main body...................................................................................................................................................2
Conclusion...................................................................................................................................................3
References...................................................................................................................................................4
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Introduction
Early childhood is mainly defined as the age from birth to eight years. This is a very eminent
timing for brain development. During this stage, the children get influenced by their surrounding
environment and people. The early childhood care and education is something that aims at the
holistic development of the child rather than just preparing them for primary schooling. During
this stage, the Childs social, physical and cognitive development is of main concern. ECCE
(Early Childhood Care and Education) is something that a country can make the best investment
to promote human development as a resource. The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and
Care is mainly for those who want to serve the early childhood sector. A case study is being
mentioned for this paper and according to which the child Austin who was 4 years old is going
through some behavioral issues. The paper discusses those issues and what are the causes of
these issues. Some suggestions to overcome these issues are also provided (UNESCO, 2018).
Main body
When a child is over and over again out of control or often goes through aggressive behavior
then it can be concluded that he or she is going through a behavioral problem. Such as throwing
things, kicking or using abusive language for someone. Here also as being mentioned Austin
behaved very aggressively with his peers and educators. He likes to be alone and play with
himself only. He does not like to interact. Underneath are certain factors that could the possible
causes of this behavior (Barbour, 2017).
The factors that cause Austin to behave so badly with his educators and peers
 Environmental Causes: The children when are in some kind of not so suitable
environment then they usually act out differently. The lack of playthings and some kind
of lack of attention can lead to jealousy between the children. This is same the case of
Austin. His parent does not get enough time to spend with their child and the maximum
time he spends with his nanny.
 Genetics: A Childs behavior is a symptom of his or her temperament. A child has a
strong kind of temperament is having more problem than a child having a bit lower kind
of temperament (Vicsegnewfutures, 2018).This is the genital attribute for the child.
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The behavioral problems can be solved by parental discipline techniques or with some
professional help. The Diploma of early childhood education and care trains the children for their
holistic development by engaging them with practical clinical techniques to develop their
behavior. Through this technique, Austin will get help in engaging himself with other peers and
the educators in an efficient manner.
Conclusion
This course teaches individuals to deal with children in several caring units to nurture them
towards creativity. Austin is also going through a bad behavioral issue so to make him adjust
with people and behave properly his educators who have passed this course should take actions
accordingly. The educators in Austin’s playschool should model out appropriate behavior for
him (Logsdon, 2018).
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References
Barbour, S. (2017). What Are the Causes of Violent Behavior in Children? | Livestrong.com.
[online] LIVESTRONG.COM. Available at: https://www.livestrong.com/article/251743-what-
are-the-causes-of-violent-behavior-in-children/ [Accessed 24 Sep. 2019].
Logsdon, A. (2018). 6 Tips to Reduce Your Child's Behavior Problems. [online] Verywell
Family. Available at: https://www.verywellfamily.com/top-behavior-management-tips-2162703
[Accessed 24 Sep. 2019].
UNESCO (2018). Early childhood care and education. [online] UNESCO. Available at:
https://en.unesco.org/themes/early-childhood-care-and-education [Accessed 24 Sep. 2019].
Vicsegnewfutures (2018). CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. [online]
Vicsegnewfutures.org.au. Available at: http://www.vicsegnewfutures.org.au/new-futures-
training/courses/child-care/diploma-of-childrens-services-early-childhood-education-and-care
[Accessed 24 Sep. 2019].
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