Since the late 1980s, few issues have attracted as much attention or public interest as truancy. Evidence is mounting that most failing schools are placed in this category because of significant problems relating to behaviour and attendance rather than for other educational reasons. This book is an up-to-date comprehensive pack on the subject of truancy. It synthesizes and brings together in a practical way recent knowledge and ideas on truants and truancy. The text should be useful for both primary and secondary school-teachers - since recent research shows that 25 per cent of all truants...
Since the late 1980s, few issues have attracted as much attention or public interest as truancy. Evidence is mounting that most failing schools are pl...
At present about one million pupils truant from their schools on a daily basis and this book examines why they do it. The numerous reasons for truanting discussed are: * disadvantageous home backgrounds * problems with settling in socially at school * poor performance in school * experiencing bullying in school * not coping with the transition from primary to secondary schooling. This book focuses on the social, psychological and educational causes of truancy. It examines recent research and gives many examples of good practice while also detailing the latest...
At present about one million pupils truant from their schools on a daily basis and this book examines why they do it. The numerous reasons for truanti...
Truancy: Short and Long-term Solutions is a practical and accessible guide to dealing with the problem of truancy and non-attendance. It is the first book on the issue to actively focus on solutions to the problem, rather than the causes.
Full of practical examples of the latest ways in which schools, teachers, education welfare officers and LEAs try to overcome their attendance difficulties. Ken Reid identifies nearly 120 short-term solutions as well as several long-term strategic approaches. The book also considers parental-condoned absenteeism, alternative curriculum...
Truancy: Short and Long-term Solutions is a practical and accessible guide to dealing with the problem of truancy and non-attendance. It i...
How can we create effective partnerships between home, school and the community?
How can the relationships and communication between families and school be strengthened?
How can families help schools to improve behaviour in their children, both at home and at school?
Using a tried and tested framework that has been successfully implemented throughout a wide variety of very different schools and settings, 'Family Values' is a Scheme which engages and empowers families to work in close collaboration with schools and organisations,...
How can we create effective partnerships between home, school and the community?
In recent years there has been a new mood in teacher education. The emphasis is on professional studies, on encouraging trainee teachers to think intelligently about how to tackle problems of the classroom.This book surveys the developments which are taking it further in both Britain and North America. It goes on to argue the case for consolidating the new approach in a thoughtful, structured and comprehensive way. It argues that teacher education should be regarded as a discipline in its own right; that teacher education should be increasingly school focused and problem-centered; that it...
In recent years there has been a new mood in teacher education. The emphasis is on professional studies, on encouraging trainee teachers to think inte...
With approximately ten per cent of pupils missing school on a daily basis, this highly practical new text from Professor Ken Reid provides teachers and schools as well as officers for education, welfare and attendance, with the knowledge and skills necessary to dramatically improve their rates of school attendance.
In this engaging book, Professor Reid focuses on the needs of school professionals and leaders, providing them with workable, achievable solutions to radically reducing their truancy rates. As well as discussing the importance of regular attendance and the importance of sound...
With approximately ten per cent of pupils missing school on a daily basis, this highly practical new text from Professor Ken Reid provides teachers...
In recent years there has been a new mood in teacher education. The emphasis is on professional studies, on encouraging trainee teachers to think intelligently about how to tackle problems of the classroom. This book surveys the developments which are taking it further in both Britain and North America.
In recent years there has been a new mood in teacher education. The emphasis is on professional studies, on encouraging trainee teachers to think inte...
