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Offering practical solutions to those facing problems in the classroom, this book emphasises the necessity for, and proven advantages of, a peer support as part of a whole-school approach to issues such as stress management, discipline and curriculum.
What can you do to reduce the impact of bullying at your school and create a safer learning environment? The Essential Guide to Tackling Bullying arms you with the knowledge, skills and strategies needed to confront and prevent the growing problem of bullying in the 21st century. Michele Elliott, founder of the children’s charity Kidscape, provides practical strategies for reducing bullying in your classroom and at your school, along with tried and tested ideas for handling bullying when it does arise. Using case studies, real-life examples and up-to-date research, this is the guide you need to support both victims and bullies in your care and create a more positive environment for learning. "No child deserves to be bullied. This book gives teachers the tools they need to prevent pupils suffering the torment of bullying. I know what it is like to be bullied and wish this book had been there for me when I was a kid. I hope every school will have a copy." Gok Wan, fashion consultant, author and television presenter
You Know the Fair Rule is a comprehensive, practical, and realistic guide to effective practice. The skills and approaches outlined are derived from Roger's work in schools as a consultant and from his mentor-teaching in challenging schools. This is a major revision of the second edition and covers: establishing classes effectively and positive discipline practice in the classroom working with children with behavioural disorders developing individual behaviour plans managing anger and conflict working with the challenging and hard-to-manage classes effective colleague support. Bill Rogers is undoubtedly the international guru of behaviour management. Although based in Australia, he spends at least 3 months of the year in the UK, running workshops and training for schools and universities.
Ideal for use in teacher workshops, this book provides vital coping and problem-solving skills for managing the everyday stresses of the classroom. Specific strategies help teachers at any grade level gain awareness of the ways they respond in stressful situations and improve their overall well-being and effectiveness. Each chapter offers efficient tools for individuals, as well as group exercises. Teachers’ stories are woven throughout. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes 45 self-monitoring forms, worksheets, and other handouts. Purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.
Behaviour Management: An Essential Guide for Student and Newly Qualified Teachers explores the current issues and theories in behaviour management. It encourages readers to think and reflect on their own experiences and offers practical advice for developing confidence in the classroom and quickly adapting to the changing needs of different students and settings. Each chapter of the book focuses on a different aspect of behaviour management, addressing issues such as building routines, health and safety, mental health and using technology to support behaviour management. It includes: Tasks designed to encourage analytical, reflective and original thinking. Resources and guidance to develop practice and collate evidence to add to portfolios or other files required by tutors, mentors and assessors. Case studies from personal experience that provide tips and tools for effectively managing behaviour. This book is an essential resource for student teachers, newly or recently qualified teachers and anyone with an interest in developing an understanding of behaviour within schools.
Master every topic on Red Hat's new RHCSA(tm) and RHCE® exams. Assess your knowledge and focus your learning. Get the practical workplace knowledge you need! Start-to-finish RHCSA(tm) and RHCE® preparation from leading Linux system administrator, IT trainer, and certification expert Damian Tommasino! Master every RHCSA(tm) and RHCE® topic! Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 local and network installation System services, runlevels, and bootup Disks, partitions, and file systems, including LUKS encryption Networking Package management User administration Logging, monitoring, and automation Kernel updates and tuning Security, including SELinux, firewalls, and policies Remote access, including SSH Apache, Squid, DNS, DHCP, NTP, and email NFS and Samba Client and network troubleshooting KVM virtualization Test your knowledge, build your confidence, and succeed! 22 hands-on RHCSA(tm) and RHCE® Labs, each with multiple real-world tasks Downloadable troubleshooting scripts Practical tutorials and real-world tips Exam tips Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Command Quick Reference Exclusive Red Hat exam prep advice and task lists Two full length lab-based practice exams Damian Tommasino (RHCE, RHCSA, MCSA, CCNA, CCENT, MCP, Security+, Network+, A+) is a Linux system administrator at TradeCard and CEO of Modular Learning Inc., an online IT training company. He blogs on Red Hat, Linux, and security at Security Nut (http://secnut.blogspot.com), and actively contributes to the popular IT exam certification forums at techexams.net.
Chris Kyriacou's classic introduction to teaching skills has been a staple for teachers for over two decades. Covering a wealth of professional and pedagogic skills, it provides authoritative guidance on the nitty-gritty of teaching - making it a trusted resource that readers return to. This new edition has been fully updated to take account of important developments in education policy, teaching skills and classroom practice, evidence-based teaching, and assessment practices, as well as different routes into the profession. The concise format covers a wide range of skills and issues. You will be expertly guided through developments in classroom dialogue, assessment practices, pastoral care, using social media and e-learning, behaviour management, special educational needs and disabilities, inclusive teaching, and school data systems. The 5th edition also expands its coverage of effective mentoring and the need to continue developing professionally. Practical and compact, Essential Teaching Skills is ideal for both students and experienced teachers wishing to explore their own practice, as well as teacher mentors helping others to develop their teaching skills. It underpins real-world guidance with up-to-date research findings, creating an authoritative, usable guide which is relevant to today's busy professional teachers and trainees.
The Elephant in the Staffroom is the survival guide that every busy teacher needs for practical advice on teacher wellbeing. Written in an informal, conversational style, the book is divided into 40 bite-size chunks, covering a range of essential topics from understanding and avoiding burnout, to successful working patterns, and even surviving the school holidays! Complemented by a host of top tips, the book focuses on five key themes: the psychology of the teacher teacher identity emotional and physical energy keeping focused and investing in yourself colleagues, students and inspection Chapters are designed to be easily dipped in and out of, with each exploring the unique nature of the teaching profession and how to cope with, and conquer, a variety of stress triggers and psychological aspects of teaching – ‘elephants’ in the staffroom – to survive and succeed. Written by a head of department with over twenty years of classroom experience, this essential guide offers a wealth of practical advice on stress, work-life balance and organisation, and is a must-read for practising teachers.
