Push past it! : a positive approach to challenging classroom behaviors / by Angela Searcy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Searcy, Angela, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Behavior modification.

Behavioral assessment.

Problem children--Behavior modification.

Problem children.

Classroom management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (186 pages)

Place of Publication:

Lewisville, NC : Gryphon House, [2019]

Summary:

Resource books often provide tips and tricks for managing challenging behaviors, but what happens when those tactics don't work? Most teachers give up. Push Past It! brings a raw, real, and at times funny approach to handling challenging behaviors and understanding why most behavior-management strategies don't work.Author Angela Searcy shares real-world examples, proven solutions, and new approaches to overcoming classroom disruptions using her PUSH PAST IT approach. Beyond behavioral-management strategies, Push Past It! will teach you how to: * See children's behavior as communication * Understand what is (and is not) developmentally appropriate behavior * Identify when to seek support * Communicate and listen more effectively * Help children overcome their own challenging behaviors * Take care of yourselftoo!

Contents:

Introduction

Chapter 1: Current approaches to discipline

Chapter 2: Start with your own self-regulation

Chapter 3: Thinking about challenging behaviors in a professional context

Chapter 4: Working with family members

Chapter 5: Developmentally appropriate behavior for children ages one through six

Chapter 6: Understanding the role of trauma in behavior

Chapter 7: Analyzing specific challenging behaviors

Chapter 8: Setting up your background supports

Chapter 9: Strategies for addressing challenging behaviors

Chapter 10: Successfully implementing strategies

Appendix A: Push past it handout

Appendix B: Relationship-repair planning sheet

Appendix C: Meaning-making machine chart (MMMC)

Appendix D: Behavior checklist.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780876598160

0876598165