Managing Very Challenging Behaviour 2nd Edition

by Leaman, Louisa

• ISBN13: 9780826438775
• ISBN10: 0826438776
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-12-10
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic

Summary

This updated 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. With sage advice on how to tackle negative attitudes and ways to engage parents and guardians book encourages teachers to reflect on their own practice and stay positive when things get tough.

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. vii
Overview	p. 1
Why pupils misbehave	p. 5
The backbone of behaviour management	p. 11
A thorough approach: how to get ahead of the challenge	p. 21
Managing fidgeting and restlessness	p. 27
Managing attention-seeking behaviour	p. 33
Managing attitude	p. 41
Dealing with group disruption	p. 51
Getting to grips with general disruption	p. 59
Dealing with students who refuse to cooperate	p. 75
Dealing with verbal abuse	p. 87
Coping with physical aggression	p. 95
Coping with the pressure	p. 109
Common questions answered	p. 115
Conclusion	p. 125
Appendix: Causes of disruptive behaviour checklist	p. 127
Index	p. 129
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