Managing very challenging behaviour / / Louisa Leaman

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910819760003321
• Autore: Leaman Louisa
• 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: 144 pages ; 23cm
• Disciplina: 371.5
• Soggetti: School discipline; Classroom management; Problem children - Behavior modification
• 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