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:
Jo Jukes debut interview with 'The Researcher Teacher' Nimish Lad.........Its a Nimish Natter!
The Godfather of podcasting Craig Barton interviewed by Simon Cox
Aziza Ajak on venturing into school leadership
A Sage on the Stage with Michael Zwaagstra
'When the adults change, everything changes' with Paul Dix
The CRAFT of Assessment with Michael Chiles
The Power of Culture with Katie Ashford and Pritesh Raichura AND BBC Bitesize with Jordan Firth................CONTAINS DISCOUNT CODE INSIDE
The Difference with Kiran Gill and Putting Staff First with John Tomsett -discount code on PSF available inside
The Teaching Delusion with Bruce Robertson AND Kathryn Morgan interviews Chloe Woodhouse and Caroline Spalding
'Closing the Reading Gap' with Alex Quigley and 'Courage in The Classroom' with Dr Catherine Lee
Bumper double edition #teacher5aday with Martyn Reah AND education and culture blogger @mimmerr Molly
Leadership with Neil Gilbride interviewed by Emma Turner
How Learning Happens- with Dr. Carl Hendrick and Prof. Dr. Paul Kirschner
Sir David Carter interviewed by Kathryn Morgan
Putting Staff First part 1 - Kathryn Morgan interviews Jonny Uttley . Promo code of PSF40 for listeners to get 40% off Putting Staff First.
The case for an ed tech revolution with Daisy Christodoulou
Tom Sherrington on Teaching Walkthrus - book available on John Catt Bookshop
Tom Bennett on Behaviour and ResearchED
Bad School Leadership with Omar Akbar (aka Teacher's Manual)
Cath Murray on Alternative Provision and John Catt sponsorship announcement! POD30.
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