Communication Skills for Working with Children and Young People: Introducing Social Pedagogy

by Pat Petrie

Book Overview

For those working with children, effective communication is a crucial part of building relationships and encouraging children's emotional and intellectual development.

This practical guide identifies the child and their relationship with the adult as the basis upon which real communication can be made. Topics covered include non-verbal communication, attentive listening, empathy, the part played by questions, working constructively with conflict...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1849051372
• ISBN13: 9781849051378
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Ltd
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"