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A Quick Guide to Behaviour Management
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A Quick Guide to Behaviour Management



May 2019 | 152 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

Even the best and most experienced teachers can struggle with classroom control and it is likely your experiences will vary day-to-day. Bestselling author of Learning Theories Simplified Bob Bates, together with former head teachers Andy Bailey and Derek Lever, offers one-stop support for all teachers in A Quick Guide to Behaviour Management.

 

Whether you are working with children, young people or adults it will help you:

 

·       understand why challenging behaviour occurs

·       learn how to be a great teacher in the face of challenging behaviour

·       recognise a range of personalities you may encounter in the classroom and the strategies for dealing with them

Blending learning theories with real-life case studies, it fosters a deeper understanding of what causes challenging behaviour and equips you with all you need to know to handle it!

 
Part 1: Introduction
1.1 What is challenging behaviour?

 
1.2 Why does it happen?

 
1.3 Who's to blame?

 
1.4 The myths of behaviour management

 
 
Part 2: Being a great teacher
2.1 Know your rights as a teacher

 
2.2 Know your own default position

 
2.3 Know how to plan your classroom effectively and control space

 
2.4 Know how to create a first and lasting impression on your learners

 
2.5 Know what approaches you need to work on to deal with conflict in the class

 
2.6 Know who you can turn to for help

 
2.7 Know how to deal with learners with special educational needs or disabilities

 
2.8 Know how to deal with victims of abuse

 
2.9 Know how to deal with perpetrators and victims of radicalisation

 
 
Part 3: Dealing with challenging individuals
3.1 Making everyone feel safe and confident

 
3.2 Dealing with Low Level Disruptors

 
3.3 Getting the best out of challenging individuals

 
 
Conclusion
Managing Behaviours

 
A true story

 

A Quick Guide to Behaviour Management is a very useful and practical book for educators who want to improve their classroom management skills. The content is clearly explained and easy to understand, making it suitable for both new and experienced teachers.
As I have teaching experience in India, I found that behaviour management in the classroom is quite different in the UK. I was struggling to manage learner behaviour effectively in this new context. This book provided me with valuable ideas and introduced different approaches to maintain the required environment in the classroom. The strategies are practical and can be applied easily, which helped me to feel more confident in managing my learners.

I particularly appreciated the focus on understanding learner behaviour and responding in a calm and structured way. The book encourages reflective practice and supports teachers in creating a positive learning atmosphere.
This is a helpful and relevant resource for anyone working in education. I would strongly recommend it to teachers who are looking to develop their behaviour management skills and create a well-organised classroom environment.

 
Chirag Mendpara
Teesside University, Middlesbrough

Fantastic source of reference for PGCE and trainee teachers, packed full of useful practical advice supported by a sound theoretical base

Ms Kelly Stewart
Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, University of Central Lancashire
May 12, 2020

Sample Materials & Chapters

Part 1: Introduction