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:
The Grand Finale. The Behaviour Manual with Sam Strickland and High Noon.
Simplicitus with Emma Turner
Why I'm ending the podcast- T and T crossover special
Tools for Teachers with Ollie Lovell
Wellbeing and Leadership with Headteacherchat
Parklands- A School built on love with Chris Dyson
No excuses with Alison Colwell
The Lone SENDCO with Gary Aubin
The Excludables with Kat Stern
The Complete Guide to Pastoral Leadership with Amy Forrester
Kindness Matters with John Magee
'What Every Teacher Needs to Know: How to embed evidence-informed teaching and learning in your school' with Jade Pearce
The Juggling Act- Leadership and Life with Professor Toby Salt
Must do better with Harry Hudson
Never assume when it comes to behaviour- Habits, routines and norms with Scott Fletcher
Miss I don't give a .......... with Adele Bates
Teaching Secondary Science: A Complete Guide with Adam Boxer
Effective Professional Development with Dr Sam Sims
The next big thing in school improvement- Professor Becky Allen
Celebrating Teachers Making a Difference- with Gary Toward and Chris Henley
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The Meaningful Life with Andrew G. Marshall
The No-Frills Teacher Podcast
Heal, Survive & Thrive!
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast