The Effective Teacher's Guide to Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties
The Effective Teacher's Guide to Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties

Author: Michael Farrell

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9780415360388

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Teaching and supporting pupils with emotional, social and behavioral difficulties is arguably the most challenging aspect of teaching in today's classroom. The Effective Teachers' Guide to Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficultiesprovides busy teachers with an easily digestible yet thorough overview of the basic theories surrounding behavior. The book also looks at the range of strategies that can be used in the classroom, and how their effectiveness can be assessed. The range of different strategies presented and explained include Cognitive approach Systems-based approach Behavioral approach Psychodynamic approach Also included is a chapter devoted to supporting pupils with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder. The chapter contains new information on identifying and assessing the condition and suggests effective intervention strategies, such as developing self-esteem and interpersonal skills. Highly accessible and authoritative, andtaking into account the very latest developments in the field of Special Educational Needs, this book will prove invaluable reading for the busy practitioner eager to develop their knowledge and understanding.

The Effective Teacher's Guide to Behavioural and Emotional Disorders
The Effective Teacher's Guide to Behavioural and Emotional Disorders

Author: Michael Farrell

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2010-11-26

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1136848878

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'Michael Farrell offers well sourced overviews of the conflicting and contradictory advice that is available to schools, suggests a variety of solutions to challenges, empowering the reader to make their own choices.' - Carol Smart, Special Needs Information Press Fully updated with the latest research and advice on best practice, this new edition of The Effective Teacher’s Guide to Behavioural and Emotional Disorders covers a range of conditions that cause learning difficulties for children, including disruptive behaviour, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety and depressive disorders. The theoretical underpinning is fully updated but also condensed in this edition to make way for more practical strategies for teachers. Teachers are likely to meet children with varying types and degrees of emotional behavioural disorders. This comprehensive guide equips you with informed and practical strategies to ensure that all pupils are included and provided for in the best possible way. The new edition has also been adapted to be more widely relevant to readers in different countries, focusing more on the strategies that work regardless of national context. Writing in his popular accessible style, Michael Farrell suggests the best ways of dealing with a variety of conditions, always with practical classroom situations in mind. In each section, the book: sets out the definitions of the condition looks at the range of provision suggests intervention and support strategies gives points for reflection and suggested further reading. Highly accessible and authoritative, this book provides teachers with an invaluable resource to help you create a truly inclusive classroom.

The Effective Teacher's Guide to Moderate, Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties
The Effective Teacher's Guide to Moderate, Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties

Author: Michael Farrell

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9780415360418

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Written with the busy practitioner in mind, the author draws on his extensive specialist knowledge to offer a sensible, workable and practical approach for any teacher who wishes to understand and promote effective classroom inclusion for children with learning difficulties. Concentrating on the realities of teaching and learning, this book: places learning difficulties in the context of policy and law examines and explains the relevant terms and definitions puts forward suggestions for provision looks at ways of assessing and raising achievement offers strategies to develop an inclusive, responsive environment.

Recognize and Respond to Emotional and Behavioral Issues in the Classroom
Recognize and Respond to Emotional and Behavioral Issues in the Classroom

Author: Andrew Jonathan Cole

Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781598572230

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This quick-guide puts key psychological principles and classroom-ready strategies at every K-12 teacher's fingertips, so they can provide effective support for students with emotional or behavioral issues and recognize when outside help is needed.

The Effective Teacher's Guide to Moderate, Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties (Cognitive Impairments)
The Effective Teacher's Guide to Moderate, Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties (Cognitive Impairments)

Author: Michael Farrell

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2011-12-01

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 1136520244

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This updated second edition of The Effective Teachers Guide to Moderate, Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties (Cognitive Impairments) has been restructured and expanded to ensure it continues to meet the needs of the busy teacher. This new edition is highly relevant and contextualized, drawing on the curriculum and assessment, pedagogy, resources, therapy and care and school and classroom organisation. It is accessible and practical in approach yet offers the necessary underpinning of research and professional knowledge to enable the teacher to be self-critical in developing classroom approaches. The book accessibly and thoroughly discusses the classroom difficulties associated with: Mild cognitive impairment Moderate to severe cognitive impairment Profound cognitive impairment Conditions associated with cognitive impairment. A much needed source of knowledge for teachers, students on initial teacher training courses, school managers, and administrators, this book will be of interest to anyone who supports children and young people with cognitive impairments.

The Effective Teacher's Guide to Dyslexia and other Learning Difficulties (Learning Disabilities)
The Effective Teacher's Guide to Dyslexia and other Learning Difficulties (Learning Disabilities)

Author: Michael Farrell

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-06-17

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 1136520325

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This highly anticipated second edition of The Effective Teacher's Guide to Dyslexia and other Learning Difficulties (Learning Disabilities) critically examines the specificity and complexity of learning disabilities. The user-friendly text highlights the importance of schools reviewing their curricula and assessment, pedagogical methods, resources, organisation and therapy procedures to ensure that their provision helps encourage academic progress and the best personal and social development for their pupils. This book accessibly and authoritatively addresses a range of issues associated with: Reading disorders / dyslexia Disorder of written expression/ dysgraphia Developmental co-ordination disorder/ dyspraxia Mathematics disorder/ dyscalculia. Offering what works in the classroom, this text also takes into account the relationship between professionals who work closely with parents and other professionals. It helpfully recognises the importance of professional contributions and the foundational disciplines that contribute to special education. Underpinned by research and widely held professional opinions, this second edition of The Effective Teacher's Guide to Dyslexia and other Learning Difficulties (Learning Disabilities) will prove a practical, readable and invaluable resource for the busy teacher, students on initial teacher training courses, school managers and administrators.

The Effective Teacher's Guide to Autism and Communication Difficulties
The Effective Teacher's Guide to Autism and Communication Difficulties

Author: Michael Farrell

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2011-11-28

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1136520384

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In this welcome second edition of The Effective Teacher‘s Guide to Autism and Communication Difficulties, best-selling author Michael Farrell addresses how teachers and others can develop provision for students with autism and students that have difficulties with speech, grammar, meaning, use of language and comprehension. Updated and expanded, thi

A Teacher's Guide to Preventing Behavior Problems in the Elementary Classroom
A Teacher's Guide to Preventing Behavior Problems in the Elementary Classroom

Author: Stephen W. Smith

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780137147410

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This guide includes straightforward, feasible, and evidence-based strategies designed to prevent behavior problems in K-5 classrooms. With an exclusive classroom focus, this guide encourages teachers to be proactive in classroom management. Its emphasis on preventing behavior problems before they occur enables teachers to run their classrooms more efficiently and experience less frustration, while also increasing students learning. Chapters are devoted to organization and structure, effective instruction, prevention and intervention techniques, responding to student misbehavior and relationship building. Using real-life classroom scenarios, this guide equips teachers with management techniques that break the common cycle of frustration, aggression, rejection, and hostility, so they can create positive classroom environments.