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Abstract

This dissertation explored behaviour management techniques for primary school children. Behaviour management is an issue which has been particularly prevalent in recent years and which has been attributed to poor teacher retention. The Covid-19 pandemic is thought to have had an impact on children’s ability to self-regulate their behaviour. The Department for Education released an updated framework for behaviour management in primary schools in September of 2022 which has implications for practice within classrooms. Reaching an understanding of these changes, in addition to an exploration of viewpoints on the concept of behaviour management were considered to be an important aspect of exploring behaviour management techniques. A literature review was used to establish a foundation for behaviour management techniques, and an exploration of specific management techniques was used to compare the applications which existing provisions can have for children with special educational needs and disabilities. Factors which can impact children’s behaviour were also researched in order to inform an understanding of how future interventions could incorporate the needs of all children. Researcher views differed greatly on which behaviours were deemed to be in need of management and in which ways management strategies should be implemented. Each of the strategies explored were found to be effective at managing behaviour with each having implications for practice. A wide range of factors were found to negatively impact children’s behaviour, all of which were further exacerbated to some degree by the Covid-19 pandemic. The study concluded that future research and practice should consider the needs of all children in more depth when developing behaviour management strategies.

Course: Childhood and Youth Studies with Criminology - BA - U2807PYC

Date Deposited: 2024-05-15

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