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Record Nr.

UNINA9910458782203321

Autore

Leaman Louisa

Titolo

Managing very challenging behaviour [[electronic resource] /] / Louisa Leaman

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Continuum International Pub. Group, 2009

ISBN

1-282-87491-8

9786612874918

1-4411-5246-6

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (142 p.)

Disciplina

371.5

Soggetti

School discipline

Classroom management

Problem children - Behavior modification

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Introduction; 1 Overview; 2 Why pupils misbehave; 3 The backbone of behaviour management; 4 A thorough approach: how to get ahead of the challenge; 5 Managing fidgeting and restlessness; 6 Managing attention-seeking behaviour; 7 Managing attitude; 8 Dealing with group disruption; 9 Getting to grips with general disruption; 10 Dealing with students who refuse to cooperate; 11 Dealing with verbal abuse; 12 Coping with physical aggression; 13 Coping with the pressure; 14 Common questions answered; 15 Conclusion; Appendix: Causes of disruptive behaviour checklist; Index

Sommario/riassunto

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 spectr