Words Work! How to Change Your Language to Improve Behaviour in Your Classroom

This book is the first to focus on the application of language models in classroom management. It offers a large repertoire of linguistic approaches to improve communication between teacher and pupil and provides a robust rationale of the causes of anxiety and dysfunctional behaviour, especially useful in situations where the pupil is a potentially disruptive influence. It describes the latest developments in effective teaching through the modification of language use. Challenging and disruptive behaviour limits learning. By recognising linguistic patterns and tailoring language use to suit the individual, barriers in communication can be broken down and behaviour will improve. Developing the skills and behaviour management strategies in this book, will promote learning. Relationships with pupils will improve and higher levels of learning and a happier classroom will result.