Children and Young People Presenting Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties: Policy, Planning and Strategic Development

ISBN-10
0748010904
ISBN-13
9780748010905
Category
Problem children
Pages
10
Language
English
Published
1994
Author
James Douglas-Hamilton

Description

This keynote speech addressed the growing concern among educators, parents, and the community about the instances of extreme aberrant behavior by school children and young adults. Understanding and responding to children or young people who present disturbing behavior is difficult since no two individuals act in the same way, nor are the reasons for their difficulties necessarily similar even if their behavior is similar. If children and young people have negative feelings about themselves, and their close contacts, then some respond by even more negative actions. Early intervention is vital before they withdraw further or indulge in increasingly disturbing antisocial actions. Education has an important role by providing opportunities for success and promoting positive attitudes and actions, but so have other agencies. Attention should also be given to the local environment, the home environment, the aspirations and expectations of young people, and to the youth culture, some of which is promulgated through social events and the media. Effective education is essential in meeting the very challenging needs exhibited by young people. Within schools these pupils require a curriculum which is broad and seen by them as relevant. It requires effective teaching and learning approaches soundly based on first hand experience or practical work dealing with real life issues. Types of provision and examples of effective practice are included. (BF)

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