The Behaviour Management Toolkit

Based on author Chris Parry-Mitchell’s successful work across a range of schools, The Behaviour Management Toolkit consists of 10 sessions that make up a program to help students who are at risk of exclusion. Each session has detailed facilitator notes and accompanying worksheets on the CD-Rom. The young people learn how to think, communicate, behave and relate to each other and other people in more useful ways.

A comprehensive collection of practical behaviour management ideas, examples, strategies and resources. Including how to create a caring, safe and positive environment, implement proactive preventive strategies, develop positive relationships and set clear guidelines of behaviour and appropriate consequences.

It's every new teacher's first concern and it's an area about which even the most experienced teachers are never complacent - how to control their classes. This new edition of the Teachers Pocketbooks top-selling title is a practical, authoritative guide to creating calm classes and focused, co-operative students. The book starts from the premise that teachers cannot control the behaviour of children; instead they must seek to influence it. Teachers are most effective in managing behaviour when they focus on antecedents and consequences. This means building relationships and using preventative strategies followed by consistent use of logical consequences. The book covers different styles of behaviour management; getting the basics right; eight core principles and a ten-step discipline plan. A section entitled developing the toolkit offers a broad range of strategies for teachers to use. All are explained in practical, classroom terms with examples of phrases to use for maximum effectiveness. Underpinning the repertoire of techniques is a strong framework: the 4Rs rights, responsibilities, rules and routines. Liberal use of cartoons, diagrams, mnemonics and other visual devices reinforce the message and fast-track understanding. "An invaluable guide for all adults who work with children. This book will change the way you think and act in the classroom and should be compulsory reading." Tim Plumb, Head Teacher, Woolwich Polytechnic School "A fantastic read. Buy copies for your staff this year - they'll become more effective by using the approaches outlined in this book." Sarah Skinner, Head, Claydon High School "Provides realistic and effective strategies to empower all teachers to create and establish a positive learning environment for all. I recommend it." Teresa Copeland, Assistant Principal, Strood Academy

The Teacher's Toolkit provides an overview of recent thinking innovations in teaching and presents over fifty learning techniques for all subjects and age groups, with dozens of practical ideas for managing group work, tackling behavioural issues and promoting personal responsibility. It also presents tools for checking your teaching skills - from lesson planning to performance management.

This resource provides an effective approach to dealing with challenging behaviour problems, and is made up of units based on five key areas of concern within schools - anger management, mood management, conflict resolution, peer relationships and changing classroom behaviour.

Children and teens are simultaneously complex and predictable. Behavior theory and research can provide ways of predicting behaviors and designing classroom structures that benefit all students. Behavior Management: Systems, Classrooms, and Individuals is a highly readable, student-friendly textbook that meets the needs of both undergraduate and graduate teaching programs. By covering theory, systems, classrooms, and individuals, the authors have created a pragmatic resource that can be used by a range of individuals seeking reliable, evidence-based techniques integrating behavior management into effective classrooms, including both upcoming and established educators. This text uses a funnel approach to guide readers from the “big picture” down to the individual student. Part I begins by introducing the foundations of classroom management with a discussion of prominent theorists, legislation, common disabilities, and the basics of behavior. Part II provides discussion on classroom management communities, including systems of support and structure in schools and classrooms. Part III focuses on the individual to give both current and future teachers tools for building and nurturing relationships with students and understanding and responding to student behavior. The final chapter offers tools for self-reflection and managing stress and burnout. Key Features: * Real-world cases and classroom examples to integrate content with practice * Chapters begin with learning objectives and key terms and end with summaries for comprehension * Bolded terms along with a comprehensive glossary to improve retention of material * “Make a Connection” boxes to synthesize content across chapters * Content connections to high-leverage practices in call-out boxes * Examples, figures, and templates to clarify and expand on key concepts

The Behaviour Tool Kit is a jargon and waffle-free collection of proven positive classroom management solutions you can use to deal with all manner of frustrating and tiresome classroom behaviour problems... from abusive language to fist fights... and everything in between. Packed with nothing but practical and accessible step-by-step responses, scripts and solutions, this book is a must for every teacher in today's toughest classrooms.This is a book that will empower teachers by giving them the classroom management tools and confidence to tackle a wide range of student behaviour issues at the classroom level. The strategies offered are realistic and effective and they can be used immediately.If you are dealing with difficult or particularly challenging students, the suggestions and answers in The Behaviour Tool Kit will give you the tools you need to regain control (and your sanity) in the shortest possible time.

This comprehensive workbook is the perfect companion to helping you understand children's behaviour and implement a life changing framework to build relationships, and foster educational environments where everyone can thrive. This is not JUST a stunning, best friend of a work book. It comes packed with awesome stories, practical strategies, and inspiring conversation starters in the full colour pages. To bring this book to life, you have the option to join an online short course (sold separately) that includes a 40 minute online recording of Sandi Phoenix telling the infamous "Jayden & Sally Story" to illustrate the Phoenix Cups in action for anyone who works with children in education and care settings.