Attachment and Emotional Development in the Classroom: Theory and Practice
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (917 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1785921347 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 328 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The text grounds recent research in the reality of classroom activity and it will make a very important contribution to the development of practice in schools and the reflections of those who are preparing for professional engagement with some of the most vulnerable young people in our society. Covering both evidence and impact, this book is desired reading for teaching staff who want to know more about the children in their classrooms and how they learn. -- Professor Harry Daniels, Department of Education, Oxford University Colley and Cooper's new book is very timely. With teachers facing ever-mounting pressures to deliver results, the understanding of the barriers to learning has never been more important. A must have for any newly qualified teacher during their first experiences with thei
. Paul Cooper is Emeritus Professor of Social-Emotional Learning/Inclusion at Brunel University, and Visiting Professor at the University of Malta. David Colley is Chair of SEBDA and Senior Lecturer in SEN/Inclusion at Oxford Brookes University where he leads National SEN Coordination
The experiences of practitioners in the field are presented alongside those of researchers, offering a range of diverse perspectives including education, psychology and health. As of 2016 the Department for Education (DfE) want to ensure all trainee teachers have an understanding of emotional development and attachment, and so this book presents the key concepts that are essential for training in this area to ensure all teachers are up to date. Increasing teachers understanding and skills around emotional development can prevent many long term mental health difficulties in our schools and in our communities.Key topics such as attachment theory, emotion coaching, tackling disruptive behaviour and the trauma continuum are introduced and explained, with advice and tips for a classroom setting offered throughout. This is an essential text for trainee and practising teachers.. Attachment issues and mental health have a huge impact on pupils' performance and so an understanding of young people's emotional development is crucial for any teacher