Managing Boys' Behaviour

A practical and engaging guide for teachers on tackling boys' behaviour problems. The author analyses the many factors that can lead to boys' misbehaving in class - including SEN, giftedness, peer pressure etc - and shows how their full potential can be unleashed and exploited by teachers. Packed with innovative strategies and useful suggestions, this book should be a must-read for every teacher.

Introduction

Part 1 - Why do boys misbehave?
1. Nature - biological differences
2. Nurture - factors affecting children's development
3. Parenting, poverty and behaviour

Part 2 - What can I do about it?
4. Teaching and learning strategies
5. Assessment - Strategies for raising achievement
6. Key strategies for raising achievement
7. Behaviour patterns and behaviour management strategies
8. SEN
9. Looking after yourself
10. Bringing it all together