This module aims to develop the learner's ability to manage and develop positive behaviours in their learning environment. Topics to be covered include:

Theories and principles of behaviour
Characteristics of behaviour
Behaviour Policies
Behaviour management and enhancement
Appropriate and effective communication
Safeguarding (behaviour)
The learning environment

Appleyard N. & Appleyard K. (2010) Communicating with Learners in the Lifelong Learning Sector Learning Matters: UK

Cowley, S (2006) Getting the Buggers to Behave (3rd) London, Continuum International

Vizard. D. (2006) How to Manage Behaviour in Further Education Chapman:UK

Wallace S. (2007) Managing Behaviour in the Lifelong Learning Sector Learning Matters: UK

The above books are all available online as e-books through Staffordshire library

Assessment 3000 words 100%

1) Compare and contrast the behaviour management strategies/policies of two organisations, referring to theories of behaviour management. (Advisory word count 1500) (LOs 1 and 2)

2) Reflecting on your findings in part one, identify personal and institutional developments to enhance behaviour. (Advisory word count 1500) (LOs 3 and 4)

Module 1 reflective portfolio
HLTA Self-assessment
Behaviour Management policies of two institutions (learner's choice)
https://blackboard.staffs.ac.uk/webapps/login/
Department for Education (DfE):
www.education.gov.uk
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF):http://www.jrf.org.uk
Ofsted: www.ofsted.gov.uk
Infed - the Encyclopaedia of Informal Education (Infed): http://www.infed.org/
LSIS Excellence Gateway (LSIS): www.excellencegateway.org.uk
http://www.tes.co.uk/

Staffordshire University Media Library http://medialibrary.staffs.ac.uk/: Films of teaching and learning in various contexts, with Ofsted style analysis.

Academic education journals such as:

Journal of Education Policy
British Journal of Sociology of Education
Oxford Review of Education
London Review of Education
Cambridge Journal of Education

All available online through the university

In this module learners will receive input from tutors relating to key theories and principles of behaviour. Learners will be expected to work in small communities of practice in order to compare and contrast organisational behaviour policies, as well as challenges they face while supporting learning. These critical and professional discussions will help inform the learner of developments which they need to make to their practice as well as propose changes that their institution could make.

1. IDENTIFY CHARACTERISTICS AND IMPACT OF BEHAVIOURS WITHIN A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Knowledge and Understanding
Learning

2. COMPARE ORGANISATIONAL POLICIES RELATING TO MANAGING BEHAVIOURS IN A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Enquiry

3. EVALUATE OWN PRACTICE IN MANAGING BEHAVIOURS AND COMMUNICATING APPROPRIATELY AND EFFECTIVELY
Analysis
Communication

4. JUSTIFY DEVELOPMENTS TO OWN AND ORGANISATIONAL PRACTICE.
Reflection