Case study addressed:

1. What strategies and interventions could you use to support the learners in the case study to make decisions and guide their own behaviour?

2. How you would prepare the physical and social environment to contribute to the child's relationship with others and learning?

3. What specific involvement would external agencies and professionals have in the strategies outlined in your response to the case study?

4. What are the family, cultural and ethical considerations related to the case study?

5. How can you make effective use of policy frameworks and external support organisations in response to this case study?

6. What behaviour framework, strategy and model would you apply in response to your chosen case study?

7. What theories have you used to guideyour approaches to behaviour management in your case study response?

Case study : Gemma is a five-year-old child who attends a kindergarten/preschool where you are the teacher. Her family has communicated to you that she enjoys physical activities and ball games, but can become upset if she is 'losing' or having to wait for a turn. She enjoys high- level conversations, often not listening to instruction when asked to stop chatting and focus on her task. She also has an advanced artistic flair.

Gemma has had several outbursts since she began attending three months ago. On four separate occasions, she has physically struck out at other children in the group by punching and kicking them. She has also been noticed pinching other children and then running away so the child does not see her. These incidents have been observed and documented. You have been trying to engage with her family but are not having any success.