TEACHERS
Understanding and Managing Behaviour –Course 08WD100
Date:
Saturday 11th October 2008
Time:
9.30am to 3.30pm (Light lunch included.)
Venue:
Co. Wexford Education Centre, Enniscorthy. Fee: €40
Session 1: Values
Session 2: Understanding and recognising
behaviour
What is behaviour?, Behaviour that challenge,
Perspectives on behaviour, Causes of behaviour
Session 3: Promoting positive behaviour and
managing inappropriate behaviour
The assertive teacher, Preventative/corrective
strategies, Classroom management planning, Space and stance.
Session 4: Policy and practice (School
policy framework)
Session 5: Recognising, understanding and
managing aggressive behaviour
Why do individuals become aggressive?, The conflict
spiral, The levels of a crisis, Active Listening, The anger challenge.
Session 6: Plenary: Questions, Issues and
Evaluation
Tutors: Dr Breda
Montgomery, Special Needs Advisor, South Eastern Libraries Board,
Northern Ireland and Colin Campbell, Assistant Advisor, Behavioural
Support, SELB
Number of Places: 30
places for teachers from Waterford Teachers’ Centre, allocated on a ‘first
come first served’ basis. Don’t delay your application if you wish to attend
this seminar.
