This short book gives an introduction to managing behaviour in a school setting. Written by a former high school headteacher who was in post for 23 years. The book sets out by giving some answers to basic questions about behaviour management in schools illustrated with personal insights. The book builds towards the last two chapters which outline a sample training course for staff and then an outline of a sample school policy and procedure.
The book will be of interest to teachers of any background as well as managers charged with maintaining order in schools.
Contents include:
Why manage behaviour in schools?
What is low-level disruption?
What is required of schools in regard to behaviour management?
Developing a behaviour management policy
Rules
Rewards
Sanctions for poor behaviour
Developing a school ethos or culture
How to manage pupil behaviour in the classroom
The importance of teacher professionalism
The basic elements of behaviour management
A staff training programme
One school's behaviour management scheme