'Whole-Brain' Behaviour Management in the Classroom: Every Piece of the Puzzle

ISBN-13: 9780415411806 / Angielski / Twarda / 2007 / 232 str.

Chris Derrington; Hilary Goddard

Opis

Representing a brave and insightful shift away from narrow perspectives on behaviour management, this book draws practitioners towards a more holistic understanding of ourselves and how we impact on children s learning and behaviour. The authors brilliant new conceptual model of whole-brain behaviour management challenges existing theories about the management of children s behavioural issues. Their pioneering whole-brain approach draws upon a range of influences and concepts that cross discipline boundaries, expanding on the practitioner s understanding of the complexity of children s behaviour through their own knowledge of neuroscience, biopsychosocial theory and interpersonal awareness. The book will take the reader through a process of self-evaluation in which their preferred ways of thinking, acting and relating will be explored and interpreted in order to help them understand the impact of their personal style on how the children in their care behave. Offering new insights and creative solutions, this is a practical guide to coach practitioners in their personal and professional development, helping them to raise the achievement of children exhibiting even the most challenging of behaviour. "

Spis treści

Part 1: Blue Sky Thinking  1. Laying the Pieces Out: Why a Whole Brain Approach?  2. Sorting and Grouping: Theoretical Influences  3. Identifying the Boundaries: Recognising Your CAB Profile  4. Seeing the Picture: Introducing the Competency Wheel  Part 2: Examining the Pieces  5. Grouping the Yellow: Psychological Application  6. Grouping the Blue: Professional and Specialist Knowledge  7. Grouping the Grey: Organisation  8. Grouping the Green: Communication  9. Grouping the Lilac: Emotional Literacy  10. Grouping the Pink: Self-Efficacy  Part 3: Solving the Puzzle   11. The Whole is Greater than the Sum of its Parts  12. Applying the Model to Practice