Study: Teachers may need training to respond to children's emotions
Thursday, June 7, 2012 - 15:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Teachers learn a lot about how to teach curriculum in college, but they don't get much training in helping very young children learn to handle frustration, anger, and excitement, skills that kids need for kindergarten readiness, said Nancy McElwain, a University of Illinois professor of human development and family studies who conducted a study on the topic.