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Early Childhood Educators Using Positive Discipline Tools

This experiential, three-hour workshop empowers early childhood educators to apply Positive Discipline tools that foster respectful and responsive classroom environments. Through interactive activities using breakout room and experiential learning, educators will practice techniques for managing challenging behaviors, promoting social-emotional growth, and creating inclusive spaces where young children feel secure and valued. This session provides hands-on practice to develop the confidence and skills necessary for nurturing cooperative and compassionate relationships with young learners.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explore the core principles of Positive Discipline in the context of early childhood education.
  • Engage in role-play and real-life scenarios to apply practical tools for guiding children’s behavior with respect and empathy.
  • Strengthen approaches to foster collaborative, respectful interactions in the classroom.
  • Build skills in conflict resolution to support children’s social and emotional development.

Target Audience: Teachers, Key Personnel and School Leaders

About the Presenter: 

Ms Yogi Patel

Yogi Patel is a dynamic trainer and consultant specializing in Positive Discipline and innovative educational practices, celebrated for her transformative impact on schools, homes, and workplaces. With over 30 years of diverse experience, Yogi is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to create environments that foster purpose, creativity, and personal growth.

As the founder of Heartfelt and Transformation Through Empowerment, a consultancy focused on Positive Discipline, Yogi has successfully led Kinderhouse Montessori School for 22 years and serves as a Positive Discipline Trainer and Master Trainer for Empowering People in the Workplace. Her training approach transcends traditional methods, emphasizing open dialogue and equipping participants with critical thinking tools to shape their values and leadership potential.

Yogi holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Administration, along with certifications in yoga and educational leadership, complemented by Certificates in Management Essentials and Leadership Principles from Harvard Business School. She has extensive experience designing and delivering engaging training sessions for educators, leaders, and parents worldwide, focusing on effective change management strategies that promote equity, belonging, and inclusion.

A passionate advocate for children’s safety and well-being, Yogi actively volunteers with the Positive Discipline Association and serves on the board of Trunks and Leaves. Her commitment to nurturing children’s emotional and psychological growth is central to her mission.

In her free time, Yogi enjoys yoga, cooking, high-intensity training, and gardening, reflecting her holistic approach to life and learning. With a proven track record of fostering collaborative and supportive environments, Yogi Patel is a catalyst for transformative change, dedicated to helping individuals and organizations thrive.

Registration Details

Course Code: YP050225

Topic: Early Childhood Educators Using Positive Discipline Tools

Presenter(s): Ms Yogi Patel

Date(s): 5 February 2025, Wednesday

Time: 9.00 am to 12.00 pm

Modality: Zoom

Closing Date: 17 January 2025, Friday

Workshop Fee: S$250.00 per participant and fee is subject to GST.

Please get in touch with Joseph Loy by email at joseph@pai.sg or tel: 6363 0330 if you require further information.