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Transforming behaviour in the classroom : a solution-focused guide for new teachers / Geoffrey James.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Thousand Oaks : SAGE, 2016Copyright date: ©2016Description: xiii, 162 pages ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781473902305
  • 1473902304
  • 9781473902312
  • 1473902312
Other title:
  • Transforming behavior in the classroom
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 371.1024 23
LOC classification:
  • LB3013 .J36 2016
Contents:
1. Introduction -- 2. What do we mean by behaviour? -- 3. Becoming the best teacher you can be -- 4. Developing confidence in practice -- 5. Making sense of behaviour problems -- 6. Being solution-focused in school -- 7. Talking about pedagogy -- 8. Motivation and changing behaviour -- 9. Changing habits and changing thinking -- 10. The practical work of changing behaviour.
Summary: "Being able to effectively manage the behaviour in your classroom is one of the basic foundations of good teaching. However creating a positive productive learning environment is challenging as the causes of behavioural issues can be complex and difficult to identify. This book presents a solution-focused approach to behaviour management in primary and secondary schools, starting with the child and offering a flexible methodology and practical strategies for facilitating long-term positive behaviour. Key coverage includes: An overview of main approaches to behaviour management drawing from educational theory and research; Case studies throughout the book exploring key strategies and issues; How to develop confidence in the classroom as a new teacher; Neuroscience and behaviour: what can we learn from recent scientific discoveries?" --Publisher's website.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction -- 2. What do we mean by behaviour? -- 3. Becoming the best teacher you can be -- 4. Developing confidence in practice -- 5. Making sense of behaviour problems -- 6. Being solution-focused in school -- 7. Talking about pedagogy -- 8. Motivation and changing behaviour -- 9. Changing habits and changing thinking -- 10. The practical work of changing behaviour.

"Being able to effectively manage the behaviour in your classroom is one of the basic foundations of good teaching. However creating a positive productive learning environment is challenging as the causes of behavioural issues can be complex and difficult to identify. This book presents a solution-focused approach to behaviour management in primary and secondary schools, starting with the child and offering a flexible methodology and practical strategies for facilitating long-term positive behaviour. Key coverage includes: An overview of main approaches to behaviour management drawing from educational theory and research; Case studies throughout the book exploring key strategies and issues; How to develop confidence in the classroom as a new teacher; Neuroscience and behaviour: what can we learn from recent scientific discoveries?" --Publisher's website.

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