How to Manage Behaviour in Further Education

by Dave Vizard

Overview

Packed with advice, ideas and staff development activities, this practical book aimed at lecturers, teachers and support staff working with young people and adults in further education will provide you with everything you need to manage difficult behavior and create a positive learning environment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781446202821
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	07/06/2012
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	8.27(w) x 11.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dave Vizard is an independent consultant and trainer on behaviour management who has worked with hundreds of colleges and schools on improving student behaviour.

Table of Contents

Getting Started
Making a Strong First Impression
Creating Positive Learning Environments
Effective Strategies to Use with Students Displaying Challenging Behaviour
The Importance of Body Language
Managing Anger and Confrontation
Managing Difficult Groups
Establishing a Consistent Approach
Using the Whole Team
Staff Development Activities
References and Further Reading
Useful Websites
Index

Editorial Reviews

This book offers lots of sound advice.

The Teacher Trainer Journal

'Loads of practical ideas for understanding and managing this age group in an FE context. Activities and summaries make it accessible to dip in and find some good ideas on a range of issues. Very useful for the lecturer meeting this age group for the first time, as well as the more experienced'

- Rob Long, Behaviour Specialist and Project Worker

From the Publisher