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This book addresses the issue of challenging behavior and behavior disorders in schools and shows how teachers have made a significant difference.
In this new edition of his bestselling book, Bill Rogers brings together contributions from practising teachers that suggest ways to tackle disruptive and challenging behaviour. Bill introduces and comments on each chapter, setting out key principles for behaviour leadership in the style that makes him such a popular author. There are numerous case studies drawn from practice, each showing how the teacher manages the situation and what the outcome was: these examples from practice highlight the difference teachers can make to their students′ behaviour, attitude, self-esteem and peer acceptance. Chapters look at: finding a way back from inappropriate behaviour; dealing with very challenging behaviour on a daily basis; creating a peaceful school and developing positive practice. New material in this book includes: - new case studies - more analysis of actions taken and skills used when managing challenging behaviour - a new chapter on working with confrontational and angry parents - opportunities for reflection, to encourage discussion with colleagues - managing anger in ourselves and our children The direct, practical and inspirational nature of these accounts will resonate with all teachers and school support staff working with any age group. Based on the everyday experiences of the teachers who have written them, these are teachers′ accounts offering sound advice and guidance to fellow professionals. All royalties from the sale of this book are donated to the charity World Vision and their children′s education programmes in South East Asia.
Covers both the theory and practice of behaviour management from birth to adolescence. Written as a guide for students, it should also be useful to primary teachers, classroom assistants, workers in social care and playworkers. Section 1 covers child development, influences on children's behaviour and explores reasons why unwanted behaviour can occur. Section 2 offers practical strategies for managing behaviour. Useful case studies and sources of further information are included.
'This book will make a difference not only to the behaviour of pupils but also to the sanity of teachers.' -Jane Bellamy, Headteacher, Wold Newton School, Wold Newton, Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire 'It is what we have been waiting for. A delight to read and will be a constant source of inspiration and guidance to us all.' -Cathy Whalen, Headteacher, Mousehold Infant and Nursery School, Norwich, Norfolk 'What a privilege to read a book written by the person that has had the most impact on my classroom teaching and the whole ethos of our school.' -Debbie Hoy, Headteacher, Brookland Infant & Nursery School, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire Written by Behaviour Management expert, Bill Rogers and his daughter and Early Years teacher, Elizabeth McPherson, this book explores behaviour management in the crucial early years. Essential skills are explored in detail through a wide range of case studies and with specific focus on: challenging student behaviour positive discipline practice students with special behaviour needs how colleague support can help our day-to-day teaching anger management and safe restraint how to set up and maintain a whole-class behaviour agreement. The ultimate guide for early years students, educators and teachers, this book will change the way you think and practice. Bill Rogers is an Independent Educational Consultant based in Australia. Elizabeth McPherson is an Early Years Teacher in Australia.
Teachers frequently face the challenge of children in their classeswith behaviour disorders. Behaviour Recovery 2nd editiongives teachers an educational model for teaching behaviourspecifi cally to those children based on whole-school support.
This new and updated edition of Managing Very Challenging Behaviour is brimming with practical, tried-and-tested guidance for dealing with difficult and disruptive behaviour in schools. With sage advice on how to tackle negative attitudes and ways to engage parents and guardians, this accessible book uses a unique approach to encourage teachers to reflect on their own practice and stay positive when things get tough. Packed with strategies for managing low and medium level disruption, as well as higher-level aggression, Louisa provides a comprehensive framework for dealing with the full spectrum of challenging behaviour. This edition expands on the popular original, with new sections on topical issues such as dealing with gang culture, understanding group dynamics and useful suggestions for coping with stress. Managing Very Challenging Behaviour provides invaluable support for all professionals tackling extreme behaviour in primary and secondary schools, including established teachers, SENCOs and NQTs.
Written by Behaviour Management expert, Bill Rogers and his daughter, Early Years teacher, Elizabeth MacPherson, this will be an essential book for all Early Years students, infant teachers, support staff and school leaders. This book explores behaviour management in the crucial early years of schooling in an accessible and practical way. The authors emphasise the establishment phase of a teacher's relationship with a new class. The essential skills are explored in detail through a wide range of case studies. The authors cover all the major topics such as: -challenging student behaviour -positive discipline practice -behaviour recovery practice -helping students with special behaviour needs -how colleague support can help our day-to-day teaching -how to set up and maintain a whole-class behaviour agreement.
Faced with deteriorating behaviour with a long list of possible causes, many teachers feel overwhelmed by the problem of challenging behaviour. This text provides practical advice for senior managers, teachers and teaching assistants. It defines troubled and troublesome behaviour, and presents a useful model of behaviour management.
