First Aid Kit for Teachers

Duncan Grey is an educational consultant and experienced teacher.

"Every teacher benefits from advice. Sometimes you walk into a situation where, as an adult professional amongst children and young people, you are expected to resolve the problem. If you don't, you could be accused of neglect. If you resolve it inappropriately you could be accused of unprofessional behaviour. Non-teachers rarely appreciate how many personal interactions there are during a day - the vast majority of which are in public view and on which you will be judged.First Aid is sensible action for anyone who is on the spot when a problem occurs. It offers considered advice when you don't have the time to consider all the options. It tries to give helpful advice on preventing the problem getting worse and starting things on the road to recovery. It offers reassurance when everyone else is panicking. It may also cover your back." Duncan Grey

The book provides a 'quick-fix' run-down of survival tips and strategies for every conceivable teaching problem.

ContentsPrefaceThe Principles of First Aid for TeachersEssential Teaching MethodsLearning StylesWhole school Critical IncidentsA Discipline and Behaviour1. School rules and expectations2. Bullying (of and by pupils) - Prevention and avoidance3. Racism4. Bullying (of and by staff) - Prevention and avoidance5. Disruptive behaviour - Prevention and avoidance6. Responsibility and privilege.7. Knowing pupils8. Knowing pupils too well9. Praise v criticism10. Mutual respect11. Classroom routines12. Seating plans13. Coping with your own anger or strong emotion14. Coping with a pupil's anger15. Getting Attention16. Prosecution for your actionsB Academic1. Running out of material2. Timing of lessons3. Examinations4. Coursework5. Homework6. Asking the right questions7. General refusal to work8. Cover lessons - taking9. Cover lessons - giving10. Supply teachersC Special Needs and Medical1. Epilepsy2. Dyslexia3. Dyspraxia4. Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Syndrome (ADHD)5. Gifted and Talented6. Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD)7. General Medical Needs8. Allergies9. Anaphylaxis10. Diabetes11. Asthma12. Panic AttacksD Pastoral1. Teacher Exhaustion2. Uniform3. Encouraging group cohesion4. Supervisory duties5. Statutory duties6. Drug taking7. Harmful or inappropriate behaviour8. Bereavement9. Children without friendsE Technical1. Checking for the right equipment2. Network Down! Electricity off!3. Data loss4. Inappropriate Web Content5. Showing videos and DVDs in the classroom6. Confiscating belongingsF Relationships1. With other staff2. In the staffroom3. Standards of Personal Behaviour4. Standards of Professional Behaviour5. Whistle blowing6. With Support Staff7. With Governors8. With The Community9. Visitors10. Between the Management Team and Classroom teachers11. With Pupils12. With ParentsG Career1. Work-life balance2. Professional Development3. Advancement4. New Horizons5. Getting OutH Administration and Organisation1. Recording2. Report Writing3. Dealing with administrative paperwork4. Reducing the bureaucratic burden at source5. A sudden inspection6. Too much work7. Filing, storing, retrieving8. Pupil Absence9. Data Collection10. Room Booking11. Visitors12. Making the Most of Teaching Assistants13. Out of School VisitsI Parents and Home1. Parents evenings2. What to say and what not to say3. Responding to parental requestsJ Contacts and References