Learning Performance are pleased to present:


by Sue Cowley,
author of Getting the Buggers to Behave.

 

This is a practical, realistic and enjoyable INSET day, devised by Sue Cowley, author of numerous teaching books, including the best selling “Getting the Buggers to Behave”.  During the day, an experienced trainer will work through Sue’s programme with your staff.  The presenter will use a combination of training slides, practical demonstrations and group activities to help your staff examine, develop and improve their behaviour management skills. Schools can chose from a half day option (2 sessions), or a full day option (4 sessions).  Sessions 1, 2 and 3 can be delivered in 1¼ or 1½ hours.  Session 4 takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour.  The sessions are as follows:

 

Session One: ‘Positive Teaching Styles’

>      Getting the Basics Right

>      The Importance of Expectations

>      Verbal and Non Verbal Communication

>      Key Techniques and Strategies

 

Session Two: ‘The Positive Classroom’

>      Creating a Positive Atmosphere

>      Making Rewards Work

>      Making Sanctions Work

>    Positive Use of Sanctions

 

Session Three: ‘The Positive Lesson’

>      Positive Teaching Strategies

>      The Format of Lessons

>      The Content of Lessons

>      Engaging your Students

>      Devising Engaging Lessons

 

Session Four: ‘Staying Positive: When Things get Tough’

>      Why do Confrontations Arise?

>      How to Avoid Confrontation

>      How to Deal with Confrontation

>      Managing Stress

 

It is important for schools to incorporate breaks between each session, so that staff are able to sustain their concentration.  Typical timings for a full day might look like this:

 

09.00 – 10.15:   Session One

10.45 – 12.00:   Session Two

13.00 – 14.15:   Session Three

14.45 – 15.30:   Session Four

 

Sue Cowley is available, on a limited basis, to deliver her INSET programme in schools.  Please contact Learning Performance for more details of her charges and availability.

 

 

Testimonials for Sue Cowley’s behaviour INSET day:

 

“The best INSET I’ve had in 24 years.”

“An excellent INSET day – thank you.”

 “It has been a very useful and practical day – thanks!”

“Very useful and engaging.”

“Many thanks for such an energetic and effective presentation.”

“Excellent range of tips and ideas.  Brilliant presentation.”

 

 

 


About Sue Cowley


 Sue Cowley is an experienced teacher and subject co-ordinator, whose specialisms are in English and Drama.  She has taught in a wide range of primary and secondary schools in the UK and overseas.

Sue is the best selling author of numerous teaching books, including ‘Getting the Buggers to Behave’, ‘The Guerilla Guide to Teaching’ and ‘How to Survive your First Year in Teaching’.  She also writes regular articles on behaviour management for the TES.

Sue has provided INSET for schools around the UK.  She has also given presentations for the NUT and the GTCE, for Fast track teachers, for students at Cambridge University, and to a number of deputy and head teacher conferences. She has spent the last 4 years devising and developing her ‘Positive Behaviour Management’ course, adapting the programme so that best suits the specific needs of school staff.

The primary aim of Sue’s ‘Positive Behaviour Management’ course is to give staff practical, realistic and honest advice about better ways of managing children’s behaviour.  She also hopes to encourage teachers and other staff to try new approaches and feel more inspired about their professional role.
 

 

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