Kit Bag for Promoting Positive Behaviour in the Classroom

Nicola S Morgan has taught for 15 years in a variety of settings, including mainstream and special needs schools where she developed a reputation for managing the most difficult classes and pupils. Consequently, she was asked to organise training courses for teachers and later became a full-time trainer and consultant on primary school behaviour management. She now runs behaviour management projects at difficult schools based on intervention schemes which she has developed herself. She is the author of Quick, Easy and Effective Behaviour Management Ideas for the Classroom, also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Gillian Ellis is a headteacher of a large primary school in South Wales. She has developed a keen interest in creating a positive learning culture that will challenge and engage children through a whole school approach. She has represented local authorities through raising achievement groups, pilots and projects on behaviour management and worked with parents and family groups in creating positive partnerships with schools.

• Introduction. Part I. Creating a Positive Learning Environment. Tool 1: A Whole School Approach. Tool 2: Positive Approach. Tool 3: Effective Rules. Tool 4: Effective Correctives. Tool 5: Positive Reinforcements. Part II. Positive Classroom Management. Tool 6: Effective Routines. Tool 7: Successfully Entering the Classroom. Tool 8: Lateness. Tool 9: Successful Lessons. Tool 10: Unwanted Behaviour During Assembly. Tool 11: Leaving the Classroom without Permission. Tool 12: Going to the Toilet. Tool 13: Successfully Leaving the Classroom. Part III. Re-focusing. Tool 14: Getting their Attention. Tool 15: Lack of Motivation. Tool 16: Forgetfulness. Tool 17: Attention Seeking Behaviour. Tool 18: Calling out. Tool 19: Making Unwanted Noises. Part IV. Confidence Building. Tool 20: Lack of Self Esteem. Tool 21: Lack of Friends. Tool 22: Lying. Tool 23: Frequent Crying. Part V. Challenging Behaviour. Tool 24: Not Following Direction. Tool 25: Aggressive Behaviour. Tool 26: Spitting. Tool 27: Swearing. Resources. Bibliography.

One aspect that I felt may be particularly useful was the self-assessment checklist, which teachers can use to explore why certain difficult behaviours are taking place, and to determine whether some basic elements of good behaviour management are present before further steps are takes.This book would be useful for primary school teachers, particularly those who are newly qualified. It would be useful for Educational Psychologists supporting such members of staff, as a resource to refer to.