Getting on better with teenagers : improving behaviour and learning through positive relationships / Gererd Dixie.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dixie, Gererd.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Teacher-student relationships.

Teenagers and adults.

Effective teaching.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (177 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Continuum International Pub. Group, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

With clear guidance and advice from the viewpoint of a seasoned teacher and trainer, Getting on Better with Teenagers explains how building a better rapport with your class can support students' academic, social and personal development, as well as improving behaviour issues. This practical guide contains end-of-chapter summaries and suggestion boxes, so you can try out the techniques straight away. Being a successful form tutor requires you to be a key point of contact for those students in need of adult help and advice. Forming relationships based on trust and mutual respect is imperative,

Contents:

Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; 1 No one forgets a good teacher; 2 What kind of teacher are you?; 3 What do they think of us? Gaining a student perspective; 4 Creating a positive learning environment for your students; 5 Understanding and supporting challenging students; 6 Running a successful tutor group; Conclusion; References; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-36155-8

9786613361554

1-4411-4466-8

OCLC:

768732177