Written for beginning teachers, teachers in training and teachers pursuing professional development courses in the UK and internationally.
First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
The expert contributors to this book make sense of the different approaches to understanding pupil behavior in schools, providing a comprehensive overview thorough discussion of key topics. The book covers:
* Cultural issues such as ethnic diversity and the underachievement of boys
* Psychological perspectives, including a range of behavioral models
* Medical conditions, including AD/HD and autism
* Sociological issues, specifically the challenges of including pupils whose behavior is hard to manage.
