Full Description
First Published in 1999. This practical text explores children's emotional development and the correlation between emotional security and effective learning. Advice and techniques are offered which will help teachers, SENCOs and learning support staff to create an understanding and supportive environment for all children in the primary classroom, including those with emotional difficulties. The authors focus on a wide range of specific emotional issues, such as coping with loss, separation, anxiety, panic and anger management, and also demonstrate ways of raising a child's self esteem and motivation.
Contents
Chapter 1 Emotional Development: Context and Relevance; Chapter 2 Making Sense of Emotions; Chapter 3 Principles; Chapter 4 Emotions in the Classroom; Chapter 5 Self-esteem; Chapter 6 Understanding Motivation; Chapter 7 Listening to Children; Chapter 8 A Solution Focused Approach; Chapter 9 Loss and Separation; Chapter 10 Anxiety and Panic; Chapter 11 Anger Management; Chapter 12 Epilogue: Teachers and School Morale;
