Written by Graham Chatterley, Changing Perceptions: Deciphering the language of behaviour provides everyone working with children a better understanding of the causes of challenging behaviour and what motivates it.
This timely book moves the dial on the perception of challenging behaviour in schools. De-escalation is important but it is only part of the process: if we really want to change behaviour, we have to understand it.
The causes of poor behaviour are many and varied: fear, stress, anxiety and the feeling of being overwhelmed can all take their toll. Changing Perceptions examines the motives behind challenging behaviour and the consequences that come with it, detailing ways in which these situations can be managed calmly and consistently. Better understanding and empathy can make children feel safer, build their trust, develop belonging and consequently create more effective learners in the classroom.
Empathy is the master key to unlocking the most challenging pupils. When we consistently respond to children with empathy and compassion, we don’t just put a sticking plaster over a problem, we change their experiences: how they feel and how they behave long term. Importantly, this approach also greatly improves staff wellbeing by increasing understanding of challenging behaviour and how it is perceived.
In this book, Graham sets out why it is so important to teach behaviour and provides practical ways to deal with the most challenging situations in the classroom and stop the conflict spiral. He also covers the importance of validating feelings, building self-esteem, improving emotional resilience, raising expectations, fostering positive values and much more.
Essential reading for teachers, school leaders and everyone working with challenging behaviour.
Contents include:
Equity in education: Levelling the playing field of learning with Lee Elliot Major
What Do New Teachers Need to Know?: A conversation with Peter Foster
Warm, welcoming and Friendly with Barry Smith
Time to Think with Rachel Johnson
The Power of Teams with Sam Crome
Building Culture with Lekha Sharma
Teach from Your Best Self with Jay Schroder
Rethinking School Inspection- Is there a better way? With Tracey O'Brien
How to prepare for OFSTED with Dominic Salles
Teaching and Learning Illuminated- The Big Ideas Illustrated with Bradley Busch
Reimagining the diary with Dr. Lucy Kelly
Fearless Leadership with Richard Varey
Visible Learning-The Sequel with Professor John Hattie
The Teaching and Learning Playbook with Ben Karlin
Reconnect with Doug Lemov
Impact with Nick Hart
Curriculum Revolutions with Martin Robinson
**Special** Tiny Voices Talk with Toria Bono
Beyond Wiping Noses: Building an informed approach to pastoral leadership in schools with Stephen Lane
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