Positive reinforcement is a research-based practice essential for supporting young children’s use of appropriate behaviors and skills. The application of positive reinforcement also is consistent with recommendations by national organizations for early childhood and early childhood special education. In this article, we describe eight guidelines for planning, implementing, and evaluating positive reinforcement in early childhood contexts that are based on current research and recommendations of these professional organizations. Examples of the use of guidelines and tools for supporting implementation are provided.

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对年幼的孩子进行积极的强化

积极强化是一种基于研究的做法，对于支持幼儿使用适当的行为和技能至关重要。积极强化的应用也符合国家组织对幼儿和幼儿特殊教育的建议。在本文中，我们基于这些专业组织的最新研究和建议，描述了八项规划，实施和评估幼儿期积极强化的指南。提供了使用指南和工具来支持实施的示例。