Date of Award

3-21-2000

Document Type

Open Access Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Department

Social Work

First Advisor

Laura Boisen, PhD

Second Advisor

Maryann Syers, PhD

Third Advisor

Gael Thompson, LICSW

Abstract

This exploratory qualitative study asks early childhood professionals for their interpretations of preschool children's acting out behaviors in the classroom setting. A non-probability convenience sample was selected. Six early childhood professionals were interviewed using a face-to-face semi-structured guide. All six participants currently hold teaching positions in early childhood classrooms. Interview questions focused on interpreting children's acting out behaviors as well as intervention methods used in response to this behavior. Responses from participants varied based on their experiences with children who may act out aggressively. Level of training and education as an indicator for varied responses is examined. How teachers interpreted a child's motivation for acting out is discussed. Further implications for social work practice and research within the early childhood field are discussed.

Identifier

SC 11.MSW.2000.Damico.SL

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