The module will begin with the study of examples contributed by participants of incidents from their own experience in which the behaviour of children and young people has created environments that have led to productive and unproductive learning. This will lead on to the study of behaviour and strategies for creating a climate for learning.
Topics studied will include:
1. how behaviour is learned;
2. creating a climate conducive to learning;
3. helping children and young people to see the rewards of productive learning;
4. fostering self-esteem and responsibility;
5. managing effective group and individual learning;
6. understanding, using and assessing behaviour management strategies.
Examples of work-based tasks may include:
- enquiries into how role models influence the behaviour of children and young people
- observations of confrontations or incidents leading to breakdowns in communication
- identifying positive climates for effective learning
At the end of the module, time will be allocated to supporting participants in preparing a section to add to Part 3 of their Personal Professional Development Portfolio, reflecting upon and reviewing how their work for this module has enabled them to develop knowledge, understanding and skills as identified in their individual action plans. This reflective review may lead to changes or additions to the action plan.

Standard for entry onto Foundation Degree

Participants will produce an assignment of 3000 words. The assignment will consist of 3 case studies, one covering each of the learning outcomes.

Ayers, Harry (1995) Perspectives on behaviour: a practical guide to effective interventions for teachers, London, David Fulton
Blatchford, Peter (1994) Breaktime and the school: understanding and changing playground behaviour, London, Routledge
Charlton, Tony (1993) Managing misbehaviour in schools, London, Routledge
Chazan, Maurice (1983) Helping young children with behaviour difficulties, London, Croom Helm
Cheesman, P.L and Watts P.E (1985) Positive Behaviour Management: a manual for teachers, London, Croom Helm
Dickinson, Chris (1993), Differentiation: a practical handbook of classroom strategies, London, National Council for Educational Technology
Galvin, Peter (1999) Behaviour and Discipline in schools: practical, positive and creative strategies for the classroom/2, London, David Fulton
Galvin, Peter, Miller Andy and Nash Jayne (1999) Behaviour and Discipline in schools/1, London, David Fulton
Gillborn, David (1993) Dimensions of discipline: rethinking practice in secondary schools, London, HMSO for the Department of Education
Jones, Kevin (1996), Overcoming learning and behaviour difficulties: partnership with pupils, London, Routledge
Kyriacou, Chris (1995), Essential teaching skills, 2nd edition, Cheltenham, Stanley Thomas
Kyriacou, Chris (1997) Effective teaching in schools: theory and practice, 2nd edition, Cheltenham, Stanley Thomas
McManus, Mick (1995) Troublesome behaviour in the classroom: meeting individual needs, London ,Routledge
McNamara Eddie (1995) 'The Behaviour Checklist for Primary Schools, PBM
Porter, Louise (2000) Behaviour in Schools: theory and practice for teachers, Buckingham, Open University Press
Relf, P. et al (2001) Best Behaviour, Stafford, Network Educational Pub. Ltd
Rogers, Bill (2000) Behaviour Management: a whole school approach, London, Paul Chapman
Varma, Ved P (1993) Management of behaviour in schools, London, Longman
Watkins, C. and Wagner, P. (2000) Understanding School Behaviour, London PCP

The focus will be on participants identifying, describing and analysing their own experience. A theoretical perspective will be introduced through lectures and guided reading, followed by discussion and application of recommended strategies video recorded material will be analysed. For independent study, participants, with the support of school-based mentors, will observe practice and focus on specific activities in their workplace. They will document this, to share in group sessions and to help them to prepare for their assessment tasks.

Tutor sessions
Mentor support
Work based experience
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