Overview

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.

Full Product Details

Author:   Louisa Leaman
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.198kg
ISBN:  

9780826438775

ISBN 10:   0826438776
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   11 October 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Language:   English

Table of Contents

Introduction Overview Chapter 1: Overview Chapter 2: Making sense of senseless behaviour: The underlying issues of challenge in the classroom Chapter 3: The Backbone of Behaviour Management: Key skills that every teacher should know about Chapter 4: A Thorough Approach: How to get ahead of the challenge Chapter 5: 'Sit Still!': Managing fidgeting and restlessness Chapter 6: 'Everyone Look at Me Now!': Managing attention-seeking behaviour Chapter 7: 'Yeah, Whatever!': Managing attitude Chapter 8: 'Will you Please Stop Humming...and you...and you...and you...and you!': Dealing with group disruption Chapter 9: 'Help!': Getting to grips with general disruption Chapter 10: 'Go On Then...Make me!': Dealing with students who refuse to cooperate Chapter 11: '**** You!' Dealing with verbal abuse Chapter 12: 'Put That Boy Down!': Coping with physical aggression Chapter 13: Coping with the Pressure Chapter 14: Common Questions Answered

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Louisa Leaman is an experienced behaviour support teacher, having taught across the age range in a variety of special and mainstream schools. She now works as an educational writer, consultant, trainer, and children's author, combining these roles with a part-time teaching post.

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