Why might a child misbehave and how might this impact on their learning. How could pastoral care be of help?
Description
The essay should include an introduction with some contextual details and definitions if needed and outlines the intention of the assignment. The main body which addresses the question. A summary of the key points made and concluding points.
The following criteria that are specific to this module will be used:
• ideas and comments that draw on the relevant literature
• evidence of sustained critical thinking
• appropriate use of theories
• evidence of substantial and critical reading
• clear, well organised work based on an appropriate selection of material
• an integration of theory and practice
The work must be word-processed using a standard font and size Times New Roman 12 pt.
• The assignment title, and the total word count (excluding the reference list) must be at the top of the first page (only).
• Double space the lines.
• Appendices are not required for these short assignments.
• Pictures and diagrams may only be used when integral to the assignment and they are very rarely, if ever, needed in these assignments.
• References, citations and quotations including the reference list must be in accordance with the Harvard referencing system
Read the attached files below for further info and essential readings.
Module is pastoral care behavior and learning
Bentham, S. (2004) A Teaching Assistant’s Guide to Child Development and Psychology in the Classroom. London: RoutledgeFalmer.
Charlton, T. and David, K. (eds.) (1993) Managing misbehaviour in schools. Basingstoke: MacMillan Education.
Foster, D. (2019) Teacher recruitment and retention in England. Briefing Paper Number 7222. London: The House of Commons Library. Available at:
Garner, P. (1995) Schools by scoundrels, the views of ‘disruptive’ pupils in mainstream schools in England and the USA. In: M. Lloyd Smith and J. Dwyfor Davies (1995) On the Margins. The educational experience of ‘problem’ pupils. Stoke: Trentham.
Gray., P., Miller., A., and Noakes, J. (eds) (1994) Challenging Behaviour in Schools : Teacher Support, Practical Techniques and Policy Development. London: Taylor & Francis Group.
Ofsted (2012) Official statistics: Maintained school inspections and outcomes (02_1112_Maintained_Key findings_(provisional).pdf). Manchester: Ofsted. Available at:
Ofsted (2014) Below the Radar: Low-level Disruption in the Country’s Classrooms. Manchester: Ofsted. Available at:
Porter, L. (2014) Behaviour in schools (3rd edn.). Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Purdy, N. (ed.) (2013) Pastoral care 11-16: A critical introduction. London: A & C Black.
Roffey, S. (2011) Changing Behaviour in schools: promoting positive relationships and wellbeing. London: SAGE.
Wheldall, K. and Merrett, F. (2018) Effective classroom behaviour management: Positive teaching. In: Wheldall, K. (ed.) Discipline in Schools: Psychological Perspectives on the Elton Report (2nd edn.). London: Routledge, pp.46-65.
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