This book offers teachers a positive alternative for students with challenging behavioural issues and poor results. The techniques and strategies included are practical and clearly presented. Ideal for newly qualified and student teachers as well as experienced teachers looking for an effective solution-based approach.
Sections include:
- How to create a motivational atmosphere
- Stopping behavioural problems before they begin
- Conducting meetings with resistant parents
- Dealing with ADD, anger, abuse, school phobias and depression
- Discipline
- Creating opportunities for students to change their reputations and improve
- Packed with down-to-earth examples and genuine case studies
- Full of useful handouts for teachers
- Photocopiable resources enclosed
Reprint of second edition, original ISBN 0615121535, printed 1999.
Linda Metcalf, PhD is a former teacher, school counselor and coordinator for safe and drug free schools in Mansfield ISD, Texas, USA. She consults with schools throughout the USA, Canada, Australia and the UK. Linda Metcalf PhD is Director and Professor of the Graduate Counseling Program at Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, TX. She can be reached at lmetcalf@txwes.edu for training invitations.
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