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Attention Seeking: A Complete Guide for Teachers
Contributor(s): Mellor, Nigel (Author)
ISBN: 141294872X     ISBN-13: 9781412948722
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
OUR PRICE:   $181.45  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: February 2008
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Annotation: Praise for First Edition: "Actually??makes enjoyable bedtime reading, since Mellor's style is easy and interesting. Case studies bring the book alive."???Special Children

"Good sound advice for those involved in teacher training."???Educational Psychology in Practice

This updated edition of Nigel Mellor's bestselling Attention Seeking: A Practical Solution in the Classroom focuses on solving the challenges raised by attention-seeking behavior, both in regular classrooms and in pre-school settings.

Drawing on more than 20 years' experience working with teachers and parents, the author's approach is down to earth, encouraging, and challenging. Useful both as a reference and a practical guide, the second edition offers a new easy-to-follow layout, with chapters containing practical techniques, new case study materials, and updated references. Other new features include: A 10 step program of clear strategies Guidelines for using stories Discussion of problems with time-out Current information on ADHD, chaos, autism, language problems, and attachmentIdeas for managing parent meetings in school

Written for staff in nurseries and schools (mainstream and special), and for lecturers and researchers in departments of education, this resource is ideal for anyone wanting to understand more about attention seeking and how to help the young people who exhibit this behavior.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Education | Behavioral Management
Dewey: 371.94
Series: Lucky Duck Books
Physical Information: 168 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

Praise for First Edition:
Actually makes enjoyable bedtime reading, since Mellor′s style is easy and interesting. Case studies bring the book alive.
--Special Children

Good sound advice for those involved in teacher training.
--Educational Psychology in Practice

This updated edition of Nigel Mellor′s bestselling Attention Seeking: A Practical Solution in the Classroom focuses on solving the challenges raised by attention-seeking behavior, both in regular classrooms and in pre-school settings.

Drawing on more than 20 years′ experience working with teachers and parents, the author′s approach is down to earth, encouraging, and challenging. Useful both as a reference and a practical guide, the second edition offers a new easy-to-follow layout, with chapters containing practical techniques, new case study materials, and updated references. Other new features include:

  • A 10 step program of clear strategies
  • Guidelines for using stories
  • Discussion of problems with time-out
  • Current information on ADHD, chaos, autism, language problems, and attachment
  • Ideas for managing parent meetings in school

Written for staff in nurseries and schools (mainstream and special), and for lecturers and researchers in departments of education, this resource is ideal for anyone wanting to understand more about attention seeking and how to help the young people who exhibit this behavior.

Contributor Bio(s): Mellor, Nigel: - Dr Nigel Mellor is an experienced educational psychologist and visiting lecturer at the University of Newcastle and the University of Northumbria. He has written widely in the field of educational psychology.