Positive Approaches to Disruptive Behaviour in Schools

by Cooper, Paul; Dufour, Barry

• ISBN13: 9781412918640
• ISBN10: 1412918642
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-03-01
• Publisher: Paul Chapman Educational Publishing

Summary

This unique guide to good practice gives a comprehensive review of successfulapproaches to dealing with disruptive behaviour in schools. It also explores major social changes in the UK, beyond the school, which have had an impact on pupils' behaviour in school. Key research, theories and government policy relating to challenging behaviour are featured alongside proven practical advice on how to deal with bad behaviour in your classroom and school.The book features:o Useful case studies in every chaptero Further readingo Information about helpful websites and organizationsTeachers, PGCE students and educational advisors looking for a handy guide to tried-and-tested behaviour management strategies, as well as those wanting a resource for delivering INSET training on the subject, will find all they need in this book.Paul Cooper is Professor of Education and Director of the School of Education at the University of Leicester. He is one of Britain's leading specialists on disruptive behaviour in schools.Barry Dufour is a Visiting Fellow and teaches a wide range of education courses at the School of Education, University of Leicester, at De Montfort University, Leicester and at Loughborough University

Table of Contents

Definitions, History and International Perspectives

A Historical Perspective

An International Perspective

The Impact of Changes in the Family and Society

Changes in the Family and its Impact on Schools

Changes in the Social and Economic Structure

Psychology, Individual Development and Health

Approaches to Understanding Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties

Common Medical Problems

Understanding and Dealing with Learning and Behavioural Difficulties

Behaviour and Underachievement

A Broader Definition of Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties

Special Needs and Special Needs Education

Understanding and Dealing with Major Problems in Schools

Bullying Truancy

Violence Vandalism

Exclusions Drugs

Racism Sexism

Arson School Security

Effective Systems in Schools and Classrooms

The Rise and Use of Special

Provision Successful

Whole-School

Approaches to Misbehaviour

Successful Classroom

Approaches to Misbehaviour

Government, Schools and Classrooms

A Comprehensive Strategy for Positive and Effective Approaches

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