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Books for behaviour management

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gloucestergirl · 15/07/2013 21:17

I have had a break of 18 months and amabout to start a new job. I am a secondary science teacher. Behaviour management has also been my weak spot. It definitely improved with experience, but I'd like a few ideas to get me back into the mindset. Can anyone recommend any suitable books to read over before term starts?

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snowmummy · 15/07/2013 21:23

Are you looking for strategies to manage behaviour or do you want to understand the reasons for bad behaviour?

If you're interested in the latter, I've just started reading 'Why don't students like school?' by Daniel Willingham. Seems quite good so far.

cupcakelover1983 · 15/07/2013 21:34

The behaviour management pocketbook (search on amazon) is good for quick reference. I also did a workshop with andy bass a few years ago and it was really useful.

The best thing to do it be yourself and be consistent as the pupils need to know where the boundaries are and what will happen of they cross them. (I'm a secondary teacher too by the way!)

riskit4abiskit · 16/07/2013 20:26

getting the buggers to behave is a good read

Donki · 20/07/2013 22:00

I think that the books by Bill Rogers are good. They really helped me when I returned to work after a career break, and did supply in a number of challenging schools.
Also, which Union are you in? The NUT runs a good (free) course for supply teachers and returners, and another good course on behaviour management (also free for members).

nailslikeknives · 20/07/2013 22:03

I'm seconding bill rogers. His books are great, you might even catch him lecturing as he occasionally tours universities.

Inclusionist · 21/07/2013 07:41

I second the pocketbook. It loks like it would be really noddy but there's actually some good stuff in it!

bigTillyMint · 21/07/2013 11:57

Bill Rogers is good. His old videos are a bit grating, but I bet there's some newer stuff.

LuvMyBoyz · 23/07/2013 06:02

The pocketbook is a good start. But all of these have been useful to me ( secondary). Best wishes with starting your new job.

Donki · 23/07/2013 09:09

The NUT course was really good - and gave me the opportunity to talk to other teachers about our experiences which was very useful.

deleted203 · 23/07/2013 20:56

Google Rob Plevin - he does free videos and has some excellent ideas.

sashh · 28/07/2013 03:00

how to get the buggers to behave - can't remember who wrote it though.

Donki · 28/07/2013 22:35

Sue Cowley wrote "getting the buggers to behave"
I found Bill Rogers suited my style much better. Rob Plevin is quite good too.

SummerHoliDidi · 28/07/2013 22:38

I liked Bill Rogers too.

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