Problem
Case study: Ruby is a five-year-old 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 engages with complex conversations and discussions but may not listen to instructions when asked to stop chatting and focus on her task. She also enjoys art experiences and is able to paint and draw with great detail and expertise. Ruby 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. Conversations with her family so far have been informal and they do not seem to think her behaviour is a concern.
a) What behaviors can you identify in the case study and why do you think they are happening? What evidence can you use to support this interpretation?
b) What strategies and interventions could you use to support the learner(s) in the case study to make decisions and guide their own behavior?