Additional Resources/References

Some Irish Sources

  1. Supporting Behaviour Management in School for Pupils with Behavioural, Emotional and/or Social Difficulties (BESD)
    This article, produced by SESS, outlines practical data-based approaches to selecting, implementing, monitoring and
    evaluating interventions at each level of the continuum of support.
    Click here to download the article (PDF, 576Kb).
  2. The Special Education Support Service (SESS) Behaviour Resource Bank is a compilation of Advice Sheets which cover both the preventative and management aspects of dealing with challenging behaviour.
    See http://www.sess.ie/behaviour-resource-bank
  3. National Educational Psychological Service (2010) Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties - A Continuum of Support: Guidelines for Teachers
    Click here for NEPS Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties [PDF - 1.89MB]
  4. Cross Border Project Publication: It's Good to Talk - Using Case Based Learning
    It's Good to Talk - Using Case Based Learning [PDF - 2MB]
  5. SESS book borrowing library
    Click here for SESS Book Borrowing Library

Suggested Reading

  1. Barrow, G., Bradshaw, E. and Newton, T. (2001), Improving Behaviour and Raising Self-Esteem: A Practical Guide to Using Transactional Analysis, London: David Fulton Publishers.
  2. Cowley, S. (2003), Getting the Buggers to Behave 2, London: Continuum.
  3. Hook, P. and Vass, A. (2004), Behaviour Management Pocketbook: A Pocketful of Tips, Tools and Techniques for Creating Calm Classes and Focused Co-operative Students, Arlesford, Hampshire: Teachers’ Pocketbooks.
  4. McCarthy, E., Moloney, M. and Quigley, U. (2007), What Difference: Working Effectively with Children who have Special Needs in Early Years Settings, Limerick: Curriculum Development Unit Mary Immaculate College and Limerick Childcare Committee.
  5. O’Brien, T. (1998), Promoting Positive Behaviour, London: David Fulton Publishers.
  6. Rogers, B. (2004), Behaviour Recovery, London: Paul Chapman Publishing.
  7. Rogers, B. (2006), Classroom Behaviour: A Practical Guide to Effective Teaching, Behaviour Management and Colleague Support (2nd edn), London: Paul Chapman Publishing.
  8. Rogers, B. (2007), Behaviour Management: A Whole-School Approach (2nd edn), London: Paul Chapman Publishing.
  9. Rogers, B. and McPherson, E. (2008), Behaviour Management with Young Children: Crucial First Steps with Children 3 – 7 Years, London: SAGE.

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