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SAGE PUBLISHING Changing Behaviour In Schools Promoting Positive Relationships And Wellbeing by Roffey
Good teachers know that positive relationships with students and school connectedness lead to both improved learning and better behaviour for all students, and this is backed up by research. This book will show you how to promote positive behaviour and wellbeing in your setting.Taking an holistic approach to working with students, the author provides examples of effective strategies for encouraging pro-social and collaborative behaviour in the classroom, the school and the wider community. Chapters look at the importance of the social and emotional aspects of learning, and ways to facilitate change.Issues covered include:-developing a sense of belonging in the classroom-teaching approaches that maximise engagement and participation-how to respond effectively to challenging situations-ways to re-engage with students who have become marginalized.Each chapter has case studies from primary and secondary schools, activities, checklists and suggestions for further reading.This is an essential textbook for trainee and newly-qualified teachers, and is also useful for more experienced teachers, as it offers advice to all on how to manage student relationships with confidence, respect and resilience. PART ONE: BEING AN EFFECTIVE TEACHERIntroductionPART ONE: BEING AN EFFECTIVE TEACHERBeing a 'Good' TeacherBeing and Becoming Emotionally LiterateKnowing the Students You TeachPART TWO: ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOURThinking about BehaviourPositive Feelings in the Pro-social ClassroomThe Power of Positive RelationshipsParticipation, Engagement and AgencyPART THREE: RESPONDING TO CHALLENGING BEHAVIOURThe Diversity of DifficultyBeing a Challenging Student: From Sorrow to StrengthResponses, Restorative Practices and Teacher ResiliencePART FOUR: THE ROLE OF THE WHOLE SCHOOLThe Ecology of School WellbeingAppendix 1: Assessment ScheduleAppendix 2: School Wellbeing Checklist