Addressing the Unproductive Classroom Behaviours of Students with Special Needs

Author: Steve Chinn
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Category: Educational Psychology, Educational Psychology, Inclusive Education / Mainstreaming, Inclusive Education / Mainstreaming, Teaching Of Specific Groups & Persons With Special Educational Needs, Teaching Of Specific Groups & Persons With Special Educational Needs, Teaching Skills & Techniques, Teaching Skills & Techniques
Age Group: 15+
Book Format: Paperback

*Shortlisted for the 2011 NASEN Award 'Book to Promote Professional Development'* Certain classroom behaviours can signify an underlying learning disability. This book will help you recognise potential indicators of Asperger Syndrome, dyslexia, dyspraxia, AD/HD, physical disabilities and speech and language disorders; explores the benefits of different interventions; and offers practical strategies for improving pupils' behaviours, social skills and self-esteem. This book contains: - A simple-to-use screener for initial identification of a pupil's specific learning disability - A practical and simple structure for monitoring classroom behaviours and creating an Individual Behaviour Plan - Tried-and-tested teacher strategies for common areas of concern, such as problems staying on task, inability to work on group tasks and failure to seek help when needed - Key educational theories to help teachers understand and influence classroom behaviours, and further develop classroom management skills for addressing the behaviours of special needs pupils. This practical, accessible book is an essential tool kit for special educational needs coordinators, learning support staff and teachers in both primary and secondary schools.

Table Of Contents
Introduction. 1. Classroom Behaviours and the Affective Domain. 2. The Characteristics of Six Special Needs. 3. The Classroom Behaviours List (CBL). 4. The Classroom Behaviours List Profiles for Each Special Need. 5. Using the Classroom Behaviours List. 6. Common Behaviours across the Special Needs Categories. 7. Rare Disorders. 8. Eliminate the Obvious. 9. Tried and Tested Strategies. 10. The Benefits of Different Interventions. 11. Pupils' Own Views. 12. Social Skills, Social Competence and Special Needs. 13. Multiple Intelligences. 14. Self-esteem and Self-concept. 15. Transactional Analysis. 15. 16. Attributional Style. Summing Up. Further Reading. Index
About Steve Chinn
Dr Steve Chinn is an independent researcher, writer and lecturer based in Gloucestershire, UK. Steve founded Mark College - a school for dyslexic pupils. The College held Beacon School status was the first school to receive the Independent Schools Association's Award for Excellence. Steve has written several books and articles on learning difficulties and a diagnostic test of thinking styles.

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SKU BK-9781849050500
Barcode # 9781849050500
Brand Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Artist / Author Steve Chinn
Shipping Weight 0.3800kg
Shipping Width 0.211m
Shipping Height 0.080m
Shipping Length 0.279m
Assembled Length 21.100m
Assembled Height 27.900m
Assembled Width 80.000m
Type Paperback

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