Teaching without Disruption in Secondary Schools: A Model for Managing Behaviour - Softcover

Chaplain, Roland

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415248345 ISBN 13: 9780415248341

Publisher: Routledge, 2003

Synopsis

What is the most effective way of managing pupils' behaviour?

The effective management of pupils' behaviour has long been a principle concern, not only for classroom teachers, but for all involved with the management of schools. Finding ways of motivating students, preventing disruption, whilst developing positive relationships, can be difficult to implement. Roland Chaplain argues that a multilevel approach is the key to coping with the diverse pressures of teaching and managing behaviour. This approach recognises the importance of management on individual as well as whole school levels, and not just in terms of teacher-student relationships.

This well-organised and thoroughly researched book handles a variety of crucial issues with clarity and vision. A range of topics are discussed in detail, including:

* teachers' personal development
* whole-school level management and effective strategies to anticipate and eliminate minor disruption
* classroom-level management which sets out effective routines designed to promote learning and minimise disruption
* individual assessment and intervention with students who have emotional or behavioural problems.

The book is enhanced throughout with evidence from contemporary research carried out by teachers and young people, which is used to support the advice and guidance offered. Each chapter includes thought-provoking activities and questions which encourage the reader to evaluate and reflect on their own practice. Teachers, student teachers, and headteachers will find this an indispensable guide.

About this title

Review:

'...A strong proposal presented by a writer with a very good track record and experience.' - Peter Kutnick, Education Research Centre, Brighton University 'Chaplain has had a great deal of practical experience... I would be surprised if his suggestions were not helpful to teachers.' - John Robertson, Educational Consultant

Synopsis:

The effective management of pupils' behaviour has long been a principle concern, not only for classroom teachers, but for all involved with the management of schools. Finding ways of motivating students, preventing disruption, whilst developing positive relationships, can be difficult to implement. This author argues that a multilevel approach is the key to coping with the diverse pressures of teaching and managing behaviour. This approach recognises the importance of management on individual as well as whole school levels, and not just in terms of teacher-student relationships. This text discusses a range of topics in detail, including teachers' personal development, whole-school level management and effective strategies to anticipate and eliminate minor disruption, classroom-level management which sets out effective routines designed to promote learning and minimise disruption and individual assessment and intervention with students who have emotional or behavioural problems. Each chapter includes activities and questions to encourage the reader to evaluate and reflect on their own practice.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0415248345
• ISBN 13: 9780415248341
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 216