Learning in Safe Schools

by Faye Brownlie, Judith King

This practical and timely edition of a popular book offers the tools teachers need for building safer, more inclusive schools -- from a school-wide code of conduct to creating, enforcing, and supporting a behaviour plan. Committed to teaching so all students can learn, the book offers ideas for planning and adapting curriculum for a wide range of students. It also encourages strategies that build collaborative learning, with examples of effective approaches to problem solving.

This completely updated resource includes current examples of resource models, class reviews, simple adaptations, and more. An emphasis on the importance of choice for students in both learning and assessment is at the core of this new edition. Ideal for both new and experienced teachers, this comprehensive book is full of simple suggestions, hands-on activities, and blackline masters will help teachers meet the diverse needs of all students

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Pembroke Publishers · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Highly Recommended. The implementation of these approaches to teaching and learning in our schools would lead to more inclusive and safer schools for all students and teachers. The rich teaching and consulting experiences and commitment of Brownlie and King are evident throughout this timely and pragmatic resource." - CM Magazine

"The ideas presented in this school resource fit well with the goals and expectations of [the] curriculum and the student success mandate.... Highly recommended as a professional resource." - Resource Links

[Cheryl G. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Needed to read a few sections on class reviews. A good starting point.