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.
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NewEd ,TES articles and being a CPD and research lead with Emma Turner
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Powerful Teaching with Patrice Bain
Evaluating Professional Development with Thomas R. Guskey, Ph.D.
Season 3 Episode 4- Kate Jones on her book 'Love to teach'
Season 3 Episode 3- Kathryn Morgan on CPD, the work of Thomas Guskey and evaluation.
Season 3 Episode 2- IEE Director Jonathan Haslam on evidence from the frontline
Season 3 Episode 1 - EEF's Iggy Rhodes on Improving Behaviour in Schools
Season 2 Episode 8 - with Ruth Walker
Season 2 Episode 7 with Oli Cav
Season 2 Episode 6 with Mark Enser
Season 2 Episode 6 with Mark Enser
Season 2- Episode 5 with Tom Sherrington @teacherhead on Rosenshine's Principles in action.
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