Introduction. Part I. Creating a Positive Learning Environment. Tool 1: A Whole School Approach. Tool 2: Positive Approach. Tool 3: Effective Rules. Tool 4: Effective Correctives. Tool 5: Positive Reinforcements. Part II. Positive Classroom Management. Tool 6: Effective Routines. Tool 7: Successfully Entering the Classroom. Tool 8: Lateness. Tool 9: Successful Lessons. Tool 10: Unwanted Behaviour During Assembly. Tool 11: Leaving the Classroom without Permission. Tool 12: Going to the Toilet. Tool 13: Successfully Leaving the Classroom. Part III. Re-focusing. Tool 14: Getting their Attention. Tool 15: Lack of Motivation. Tool 16: Forgetfulness. Tool 17: Attention Seeking Behaviour. Tool 18: Calling out. Tool 19: Making Unwanted Noises. Part IV. Confidence Building. Tool 20: Lack of Self Esteem. Tool 21: Lack of Friends. Tool 22: Lying. Tool 23: Frequent Crying. Part V. Challenging Behaviour. Tool 24: Not Following Direction. Tool 25: Aggressive Behaviour. Tool 26: Spitting. Tool 27: Swearing. Resources. Bibliography.
Get children engaged with learning, with these quick fixes for the classroom
Nicola S Morgan has taught for 15 years in a variety of settings, including mainstream and special needs schools where she developed a reputation for managing the most difficult classes and pupils. Consequently, she was asked to organise training courses for teachers and later became a full-time trainer and consultant on primary school behaviour management. She now runs behaviour management projects at difficult schools based on intervention schemes which she has developed herself. She is the author of Quick, Easy and Effective Behaviour Management Ideas for the Classroom, also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Gillian Ellis is a headteacher of a large primary school in South Wales. She has developed a keen interest in creating a positive learning culture that will challenge and engage children through a whole school approach. She has represented local authorities through raising achievement groups, pilots and projects on behaviour management and worked with parents and family groups in creating positive partnerships with schools.
One aspect that I felt may be particularly useful was the
self-assessment checklist, which teachers can use to explore why
certain difficult behaviours are taking place, and to determine
whether some basic elements of good behaviour management are
present before further steps are takes.
This book would be useful for primary school teachers, particularly
those who are newly qualified. It would be useful for Educational
Psychologists supporting such members of staff, as a resource to
refer to.
*Debate*
It is always refreshing to read books by motivated and pro-active
education staff who are prepared to think outside the box in order
to help all children achieve their potential in school and this is
one such book. There are a lot of easy to implement strategies and
tips for teachers to use in this book making it one which should be
in every school. I like the "Five Minute Golden Rule" idea in the
first chapter and this tip alone could go a long way to restoring
good self esteem in a child. I think if I were a teacher I would be
excited about teaching with some of these ideas to promote positive
behaviour within the whole class. The ideas in this book are
inspirational and refreshing and there seems to be no reason why
every teacher shouldn't be implementing some of them on a daily
basis. This is wonderful book to dip in and out of for fresh
ideas.
*OAASIS*
In this new book, [the authors] have pooled their expertise to help
other primary school professionals manage children's classroom
behaviour in a sensible, down-to-earth and practical style. I
strongly recommend this useful book as an aid to dealing with those
potentially difficult behavioural problems that many primary staff
have not been prepared to manage or to overcome. Reading this book
and implementing the advice should make primary teachers' daily
lives a little easier!
*Professor Ken Reid, OBE, Former Chair of the National Behaviour &
Attendance Review in Wales*
A Kit Bag for Promoting Positive Behaviour in the Classroom is a
practical, easy to use and up to date resource that can be picked
up and used by any teacher at any stage of their career... It
provides long term solutions not just quick fixes! Ideas are simple
yet effective and can be put into place immediately!
*Maria Bani, Inclusion Teacher for Behaviour, Warrington*
[This book offers] a diverse range of approaches and adaptable
strategies that have proved effective in both the indoor and
outdoor classroom. It champions positive steps to help improve the
child's well being and the classroom culture, and shows how, by
working together as a team, high expectations can be met.
*Lesley Parratt, Teaching Assistant, Newport*
Practical, relevant and to the point [...] finally, a no fuss guide
to managing behaviour effectively. A must for every teacher's bag
of tricks!
*Stephanie Darker, Teacher, Cardiff*
This exciting new book is the perfect answer to creating a positive
climate for learning in your classroom and helping every child
succeed. Challenging behaviour will be a thing of the past with
this book. [...] A must read for everyone in teaching!
*Dr. Jonathan Doherty, Director, Early Years Matters education
consultancy, Manchester*
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