Show the students the can of dog food, open it up and then eat from it. Offer it round the class to see if anyone else will have a taste..."* Generally portrayed differentiation in a negative way, as something difficult that can be useful. No interesting ways to get around this and e.g. keep more able kids occupied. Now in its fifth edition, Getting the Buggers to Behave remains a firm favourite with trainees, newly qualified teachers and experienced staff alike. The advice ranges from the basics of behaviour management to 'how to deal with the class from hell' and is applicable whether you are working in the early years, primary, secondary or further education with level specific examples in every chapter. The boo covers preparing for your first meeting with a new group of students, developing your individual teaching style, creating a positive learning environment and working in really challenging schools. Sue is famed for the practical, honest and realistic nature of her advice, and all her ideas include case studies and anecdotes based on her years of experience working as a teacher and the stories and problems she has advised on 'agony aunt' style, for teachers of all levels. Although generally advocated against shouting, seemed basically happy with it and didn't problematise it much. Now in its fifth edition, Getting the Buggers to Behave remains a firm favourite with trainees, newly qualified teachers and experienced staff alike. The advice ranges from the basics of behaviour management to 'how to deal with the class from hell' and is applicable whether you are working in the early years, primary, secondary or further education with level specific examples in every chapter. The book covers preparing for your first meeting with a new group of students, developing your individual teaching style, creating a positive learning environment and working in really challenging schools. Sue is famed for the practical, honest and realistic nature of her advice, and all her ideas include case studies and anecdotes based on her years of experience working as a teacher and the stories and problems she has advised on 'agony aunt' style, for teachers of all levels.

This is just one of Sue Cowley's infamous ways of captivating your students, seizing control and getting those buggers to behave! *(WARNING: Make sure you read the crucial preparation advice before putting this idea into practice!) This book is rich and realistic: rich in the array of strategies and examples that work, and realistic in that it is based on vivid examples of how youngsters misbehave."The section on critical thinking includes logical and creative approaches without trying to categorize them rigidly. The definition of critical thinking is well elaborated and thought provoking, including things like proposing, connecting, solving, and supporting. I've seen this information classified more thoroughly (see the Foundation for Critical Thinking), but this exploration was also quite understandable. The author also includes some silly but nontrivial examples of logical fallacies that could be helpful in stimulating discussion. There's no theory in my book. Just lots of ideas about what you might do to help you survive in the classroom. Why not try it and see? And just to whet your appetite further, here's a little of what Tim Brighouse said about my book in his TES review: Show the students the can of dog food, open it up and then eat from it. Offer it round the class to see if anyone else will have a taste...'*

This book gives you advice on behaviour management that is easily accessible and equally easy to apply. After all, how many of us, snowed under with reports to write and lessons to plan, have time to wade through endless theory? This book provides plenty of information on the basic of behaviour management, lots of tips for controlling your classes, and ideas for managing the physical aspects of the classroom environment. The ideas and advice given are based on common sense observations and strategies that have worked for me. I hope you find this book a useful reference source for your everyday teaching, one that you can turn to for ideas when you need them or to find alternative strategies for dealing with the management of your own class or classes " Sue Cowley Forgotten the title or the author of a book? Our BookSleuth is specially designed for you. Visit BookSleuthAt one point suggested talking to the class about a kid's behaviour when he wasn't there. At one point suggested treating a kid with pity. Both of these suggestions are disrespectful of students as people and, imho, not OK.

In floods of tears in the staffroom? If you are, I know exactly how you feel, because I've been there too. And that's why I wrote this book. With 5 years of teaching experience, I realised that I had a lot of tips and advice that might help those teachers experiencing difficulties with 'getting the buggers to behave'. Pupil behaviour is commonly the most worrying thing on beginner teachers minds. Sue s book gives is a clear, concise and comprehensive guide to creating the conditions for learning that teachers and pupils need to succeed. I would recommend this book to everyone entering the teaching profession, the guidance it offers will enable you to become the very best teacher you can be. -- - Nicholas Hall, Teach First Director and education author Although this book covers a range of educational settings, you can definitely pull enough out for use in the primary school. There’s even a chapter called ‘ Managing behaviour: early years and primary (3-11)‘ which includes a useful list of seven key strategies and techniques: Now in its fifth edition, Getting the Buggers to Behave remains a firm favourite with trainees, newly qualified teachers and experienced staff alike. The advice ranges from the basics of behaviour management to how to deal with the class from hell and is applicable whether you are working in the early years, primary, secondary or further education, with level-specific examples in every chapter. In the SEN section, portrayed ADD/ADHD in a purely negative way, as a problem. Did not mention hyperfocus, for example. Did not seem v compassionate.Part of the hit 'Getting...' series: Sue Cowley's bestselling behaviour guide is essential reading for all teachers in all schools.