The Teaching Assistant's Guide to Managing Behaviour [Paperback]

Introduction
- what do we mean by behavoir?
- your role in managing behaviour
1. Understanding behaviour
- different perspectives
- what is acceptable behaviour?- cultural differences2. ABCs of Behaviour management3. Setting expectations for behaviour
- whole school policies- your teacher's expectations- rules and routines- giving effective instructions
4. Rewards and sanctions
- rewarding good behaviour
- what is a reward?
- can you give too many rewards?
- when rewards become punishment
- forms of discipline (preventive, corrective and supportive)
5. Helping children take responsibility for their own behaviour
- identifying problem behaviours
- setting realistic goals for change
- behaviour management plans
Conclusion
Resources
Useful websites
Further reading