Educating Children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties: Inclusive Practice in Mainstream Schools / Edition 1

by Elly Babbedge, David Strudwick, John Thacker

Overview

Educating Children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties shows that it is possible for schools to provide inclusive education for children with social and emotional difficulties without jeopardising the well-being and progression of the children or compromising the academic standing of the school. Using a case-study approach, the importance of school leadership, organisational culture and classroom strategies for working with troubled individuals and their families is also emphasised. The authors also draw attention to the fact that teachers need to recognise and take account of the effect of the neighbourhood, family, educational history and their own viewpoints on a young child's emotional and social development.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415230506
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/15/2001
Series:	School Concerns Series
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

John Thacker is Senior Lecturer in Education at Exeter University.,
Dave Strudwick has worked as a SENCo and an advisory teacher with Devon's Behaviour Support Team.,
Elly Babbedge is a full-time Primary School Teacher.

Table of Contents

Introduction; Chapter 1 Educational approaches to children with EBD; Chapter 2 The resilient teacher; Chapter 3 Creating an inclusive classroom; Chapter 4 A Supportive School is a Resilient School; Chapter 5 Home-school relations; Chapter 6 Fine-tuning to support an individual's needs;

Editorial Reviews

'This book gives a ground-breaking approach for achieving an enclosure classroom.'

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'This book is essential, thought-provoking and challenging to all schools, teachers, LEAs, head governors and Education Authorities as well as parents and all those concerned and involved with children with EBD.' - Caroline Hensby, Adders Organisation

'This is a very readable, enjoyable and instructive book. The authors provide a view of teaching children with emotional and behavioural difficulties that is both practical and insightful.' - British Journal of Special Education

'All teachers of children with emotional and behavioural difficulties will be able to empathise with the very clear, solution-focused approach described in this book. This is more than a 'tips for teachers' handbook. It encourages teachers to be reflective about the principles that inform practice, so developing and enhancing their practice still further.' - British Journal of Special Education

'I would encourage both practising teachers and those about to embark on their teaching career to buy a copy of this book. It is reassuring and places the teaching of children with emotional and behavioural difficulties exactly where it should be - at the heart of everyone's good practice.' - British Journal of Special Education

'A very readable and insightful book for all school staff. I felt it would be particulary helpful for developing inclusive and whole school approaches through allowing staff to reflect on their practice while at the same time providing practical strategies and ideas.' - Educational Psychology in Practice

'All teachers of children with emotional and behavioural difficulties will be able to empathise with the very clear, solution-focused approach described in this book. This is more than a 'tips for teachers' handbook. It encourages teachers to be reflective about the principles that inform practice, so developing and enhancing their practice still further.' - British Journal of Special Education

'A very readable and insightful book for all school staff. I felt it would be particulary helpful for developing inclusive and whole school approaches through allowing staff to reflect on their practice while at the same time providing practical strategies and ideas.' - Educational Psychology in Practice

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