The content of the course will include:
- Understanding the risk factors for learning and behaviour issues
Understanding the behaviour message and learning needs in children and young people
- Introducing the SF3R learning and behaviour model
Outlining the principles of Structure, Flexibility, Rapport, Relationships and Role Models in developing a proactive approach to behaviour and learning
- Structure: How to create a proactive behaviour and learning environment
Behaviour and learning rituals, rules and routines both in and outside of the classroom including assessing teacher style
- Flexibility: Trouble shooting challenging behaviour
Specific classroom strategies for re-directing behaviour and diffusing threatening confrontations through assertive discipline.
- The 3Rs : Building rapport, trust and pride
The proactive use praise and positive reinforcement and how to structure interventions with and between students while providing dignity for all
- The 3Rs : Managing support from colleagues and interaction with parents
Managing behaviour by using the “team” including how to best communicate with outside agencies and nurture positive support from parents
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