Managing misbehaviour in schools / edited by Tony Charlton and Kenneth David.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Charlton, Tony.

David, Kenneth.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

School discipline--United States.

School discipline.

School management and organization--United States.

School management and organization.

Problem children--Education--United States.

Problem children.

Behavior modification--United States.

Behavior modification.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvi, 248 pages)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

London and New York : Routledge, 1993.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Fully revised and updated, this second edition of the successful Managing Misbehaviour in Schools presents a wide-ranging survey of both the theoretical and the practical ideas and suggestions for the efficient management of behaviour problems in the school and classroom. It is invaluable for student and practising teachers, as well as their colleagues in other supporting professions.

Contents:

Cover; Title; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Part I The theoretical background; 1 Ensuring schools are fit for the future; Schools make a difference; Looking at ourselves; The extent of misbehaviour; Defining misbehaviour; Teachers' perceptions of misbehaviour; The quality of teaching; A changed focus; The school's responsibility: within a systems perspective; Whole-school approach; To conclude; References and further reading; 2 The development of behaviour problems; The complexity of behaviour; Behaviour problems: differing perspectives of causation

The complexity of causation: case studies; Factors associated with the development of behaviour problems; Conclusion; References; 3 Assessing and understanding children's behaviour; Introduction; Problem children or problem schools?; Assessment-changing concepts and processes; Static and dynamic formulations of assessment; Multi-professional assessment; The 1989 Children Act; Five models; From individuals to systems; Which model to believe?; The practitioner's dilemma; An eclectic stance; Difficulties in eclecticism; A team approach; References; Part II Theory and practice

4 Learning and behaviour problems; Concepts of special education within the education system; The relationship between learning and behaviour problems; The nature of the interrelationship-a question of aetiology?; Appropriate provision; Conclusion; References; 5 Understanding interaction: the dynamics of emotional and behavioural difficulties; A serious incident observed; Understanding pupils; Dynamic psychotherapy; The life-space interview; Gaining insight into the role of the teacher; Attitudes and values; Self-awareness and staff support; Understanding interaction; The ecosystemic approach

Reframing; Conclusion; References; 6 Behavioural approaches; Behaviouristic, humanistic, behavioural?; The behaviouristic standpoint; The humanistic standpoint; The behavioural standpoint; The basis of a behavioural intervention; The stages in a behavioural intervention; Terry-a primary-school pupil; Mike-a secondary-school pupil; Range and scope of behavioural approaches; Learning to use behavioural techniques; Behavioural approaches and classroom management; Where next?; References; Part III Classroom and school practices; 7 Pastoral care in schools; Introduction; Critical attitudes

Assessing pastoral care; Leadership and the quality of teachers; Relationships and discipline; Children's needs; The 1988 Education Reform Act; Personal and social education; Effective schools; Conclusion; References; 8 Working with parents; The concept of shared educational responsibilities; Heather; Stages in the development of a shared educational responsibility; Factors affecting the successful outcome of educational partnerships; Conclusion; References; 9 Agencies working with schools; Pastoral teams; Secondary schools; Primary schools; Families and schools; The Educational Psychology Service

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

1-134-87181-3

1-138-41122-1

1-280-06934-1

0-585-44778-0

9780203421901

OCLC:

647379857