How to manage behaviour in further education - Dave Vizard

'Loads of practical ideas for understanding and managing this age group in an FE context. Activities and summaries make it accessible to dip in and find some good ideas on a range of issues. Very useful for the lecturer meeting this age group for the first time, as well as the more experienced'-
Rob Long, Behaviour Specialist and Project Worker

Managing the behaviour of young people in further education poses a unique set of challenges, as many can be difficult to motivate and challenging to control.

Using theory to inform practice, this book:

- offers practical strategies on how to successfully manage behaviour

- offers practical advice on how to motivate students aged 14 to 19

- gives advice on how to manage difficult groups

- looks at how to deal effectively with confrontation

- explains how to use support staff effectively

- gives strategies for support staff to use

- gives guidance on when to involve the college or school management team

- suggests ways to work effectively with partner schools and parents

- has tips for best practice

- includes a CD with photocopiable Staff Development resources

Lecturers in Further Education Colleges, Staff Development Managers, Teacher Education Managers, Support Staff, Learning Mentors and teachers in secondary schools will find this book a useful resource.

Dave Vizard is an independent consultant, who regularly trains teachers and support workers around the country on behaviour management. His years of experience in the field translate into realistic, and frequently entertaining, advice.