Learning to Behave

Learning to Behave

A cognitive approach to behaviour modification

Author: Dee Doherty

Where there is an imbalance between the perspective of a student and a school, misunderstandings and conflict can arise. Learning to Behave offers a programme of support to help achieve an equilibrium in which students learn to see other viewpoints and engage constructively in learning opportunities. Grounded in a cognitive approach, it essentially offers a type of training in problem-solving skills as students identify problems, generate alternatives, think about consequences and find solutions. This highly adaptable resource will be useful in a wide range of contexts, such as in teaching life or learning skills (including key competencies), running an individual behaviour programme and working with small groups.

Features of this book:

• Aims to facilitate behaviour change by focusing on expectations, attitudes and other cognitive processes that can lead to challenging behaviours
• Encourages and assists students to view current processes from different perspectives and to reflect on the consequences of these perspectives
• Can work well as a stand-alone programme or fit neatly within a broader behaviour or work programme
• Offers a diversity of problem-solving activities for individuals, small groups and/or the whole class

Age suitability: 8-15 years