EDUCATING PUPILS WITH EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIOUR DIFFICULTIES: PEDAGOGY IS THE KEY!

Abstract

What exactly is the relationship between problem behaviour and learning? Can a clearer understanding of this relationship contribute to an educational response to Emotional and Behaviour Difficulties (EBD)? This writer argues that it can and that pedagogy is the key! Under‐pinning this perspective, is the view that an educational re‐conceptualization of EBD is over‐due, and should involve a consideration of individual differences, teaching and learning. The conclusion reached is that an appropriate response to pupils experiencing EBD is one which is grounded in a model of effective teaching and learning.

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Steve Rayner

Steve Rayner is a Lecturer in Education attached to the Assessment Research Unit in the School of Education at the University of Birmingham. He was formerly headteacher of Penwithen School, Dorchester, a residential and day special school for pupils with EBD. He has taught in both mainstream and special education, invariably with pupils experiencing EBD.