Supporting behaviour by building resilience and emotional intelligence : a guide for classroom teachers

The behaviour of students is a common concern and challenge for those working in schools.

In addition there is continued government emphasis on behaviour as an important educational issue. This new and fully revised edition of Understanding and Supporting Behaviour through Emotional Intelligence is suitable for all trainees and teachers.

It takes a fresh approach to the issues around behaviour with an emphasis on building learners’ resilience and developing emotional intelligence. In particular, the new edition:has been updated with the latest legislation, including Ofsted and SEND guidelinesincludes new research on the brain and social competence developmentaddresses the continuing decline in social and emotional intelligence of learnersemphasises strategies to build resilienceincludes a new section on the stages of adolescenceconsiders a whole school approach to the issuesprovides new or revised case studies throughoutis relevant for both primary and secondary teachers