Supporting behaviour by building resilience and emotional intelligence : a guide for classroom teachers / Victor Allen.

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Cover; Half-title; Title page; Copyright information; Table of contents; Dedication; Endorsement; Meet the author; Introduction; 1 Where are we now and how have we got here?; Understanding the culture; Challenging behaviour; Setting the scene; Ongoing perceptions; Justifying an opposition to learning; More recent recognition; Firmer discipline?; Begin at the beginning; Childhood play; Learning through play; Changes in childhood play; Play in the twenty-first century; Further effects of new technologies on the developing brain; The focus on academic development; Emotional intelligence

What is emotional intelligence?Government awareness; One size doesn't fit all; Current focus; Reality check; Young people, adolescence and independence; Your students' development in relation to the competencies; Adult assistance; Your advice to students; Wider issues; Critical reflection; What is reflection?; The impact of your own experiences; Taking it further; References; 2 Young people and behaviour; Introduction; The contextual environment; Brain development; Evolution; Fight or flight; Flock or freeze; Examining the basic instincts within the classroom; Fight; Flight; Freeze; Flock

Brain development of young peopleIn the classroom; How should we respond?; The additional challenge; There will always be a minority; Back to your five questions; Next steps; Taking it further; References; 3 Understanding self; Introduction; Reflection; What is your own personal vision or philosophy of life?; The importance of a good foundation; Are you inspiring?; Understanding reactions; Psychometric profiling; MBTI®; How do you think and process information?; Different personalities in the classroom; Extroversion (E); Attitude; Introversion (I)

Highlighting the differences in the classroomHighlighting the differences in working life; Next steps; Taking it further; References; 4 The emotionally intelligent classroom; Introduction; Cognitive and environmental psychology; Behaviour; Needs; Information; Model (comprehensibility); What are we going to do today?; Posters; Colours; Music; Welcome and getting the lesson started; Manageability; Your confidence; They are teachable; Continue to monitor their belief; Their brain, not yours; Meaningfulness; Is this relevant to me?; Responsibility; Mental gymnasium using mathematics

Developing the mental muscleBrain development in teenagers; Unlocking potential; Taking it further; References; 5 The right BASE; Introduction; Belonging (relatedness); Autonomy; Classroom climate; Method; Self-esteem (social and emotional competence); Building a community; Building self-worth; Taking it further; References; 6 Emotionally intelligent relationships; Introduction; Detentions; Building a relationship: a sense of belonging; Body language and tone of voice; Consistency of approach; Positioning; Those who find it hard to settle; Behaviour indicators; The body of the lesson

For all trainees and teachers, this handy guide provides an understanding of and strategies for building resilience and emotional intelligence to improve classroom behaviour, promote stress-free teaching and so enhance learning.

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