Disruptive Behaviour in Schools: A Critical Introduction

Disruptive Behaviour in Schools provides a comprehensive analysis of key areas that contribute to disruptive behaviour in schools. As well as exploring successful strategies for promoting learning and good behaviour, Barry Dufour locates the debate within the wider arena, exploring the social and economic context of children, families and schools. He considers the ways in which governments, charities and schools are dealing with the issue and looks at a wide-range of topics, including bullying, truancy, violence, vandalism, exclusion, arson and school security. The author considers major historical and international perspectives, drawing on key research, case studies of good practice and practical examples of effective strategies in order to provide a practical guidance underpinned by rigorous theory. Annotated further reading and links to key websites and organisations are provided throughout to support readers who wish to pursue specific aspects in greater detail.

Table of Contents:
Introduction Part I: Background: Historical, Comparative and Contemporary Perspectives 1. The Rise of Disruptive Behaviour in Schools in the UK 2. An International Perspective 3. Theoretical Perspectives on Misbehaviour 4. The Economic and Family Pressures on Children 5. Children, Society and Behaviour 6. The Social, Educational and Personal Challenges for Youth Part II: What are Governments and Charities Doing to Tackle Misbehaviour in Schools? 7. Government and Local Authority Interventions 8. Charity, Non-Government and Third Sector Initiatives Part III: What are Schools Doing to Tackle Misbehaviour? 9. Understanding and Dealing with Learning and Behavioural Difficulties 10. Successful Classroom Approaches to Misbehaviour 11. Successful Whole-School Approaches to Misbehaviour Part IV: Understanding and Dealing with Major Behaviour Problems in Schools 12. Bullying 13. Truancy 14. Violence 15. Vandalism 16. Exclusions 17. Arson 18. School Security Part V: The Way Ahead 19. A Comprehensive and Effective Strategy for Government, Schools and Classrooms Index

About the Author :
Barry Dufour is Visiting Professor of Education Studies at De Montfort University, Leicester, UK. He has also taught in the School of Education at the University of Leicester, UK, and at the University of Loughborough, UK, where he ran a highly popular course on disruptive behaviour in schools.