It is important to address the underlying causes of hitting and aggression, such as frustration, sensory overload, communication difficulties, emotional dysregulation, or lack of coping skills. And it ...

Do you have a student who chronically procrastinates, sulks, underperforms, tests the spirit of class rules, and undermines your authority? Does this young person have a way of breaking every rule you ...

How does the mind work—and especially how does it learn? Teachers’ instructional decisions are based on a mix of theories learned in teacher education, trial and error, craft knowledge, and gut ...

Behavioural interventions in classroom settings encompass a range of structured strategies designed to promote desirable student conduct, reduce disruptive actions and foster a positive learning ...

Spread the loveIt’s no secret that teaching has always been a demanding profession, often romanticized but rarely understood ...

A new study from the Violence Prevention Initiative at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) suggests that educators, particularly in urban schools, should teach elementary school-aged girls ...

Disruptive behaviour in childhood encompasses a range of externalising difficulties, from defiance and impulsivity to aggression and conduct problems. Such behaviours often emerge in the early years ...

KALAMAZOO, MI -- A classroom for elementary school students with behavioral challenges will begin in Kalamazoo Public Schools next year. The addition is among several changes funded in the district’s ...

In The Angry Smile: The Psychology of Passive Aggressive Behavior in Families, Schools and Workplaces, 2nd ed., we propose that the passive-aggressive student seems to derive genuine pleasure out of ...