Managing Noncompliance and Defiance in the Classroom : A Road Map for Teachers, Specialists, and Behavior Support Teams

Understand the reasons behind noncompliant behavior and use proven interventions in the classroom!This book provides teachers with an in-depth understanding of the many behaviours students exhibit in the classroom, especially noncompliance and defiance. School safety and student behaviour expert Geoff Colvin fully describes and illustrates a procedure for assessing noncompliant behaviour and identifying key factors that contribute to and foster this challenging problem behaviour. The book offers a systematic approach for using an array of evidence-based strategies for each contributing factor to reduce noncompliant behaviour and establish cooperation. This is an ideal resource for teachers, behaviour specialists, and behaviuor support teams that provides:- Details for understanding and assessing noncompliance and defiance- Procedural guidelines to assist readers in developing systematic intervention plans based on assessment information and available strategies- Case studies and examples of the model in action- Additional resources to help readers pursue further information as needed