A View From the Office: What Principal Teachers Need to Know About Challenging Behaviour

Authors

  • Paul J. O'Mahony

Keywords:

Student Behaviour, Principal Teachers, Challenging Behaviour, Intervention Strategies

Abstract

Pupils’ challenging behaviour is of increasing concern to principals and teachers. An understanding of the causes of such behaviour  would benefit a staff in planning programmes and intervention strategies for these pupils. This article offers an insight into a number of underlying causes as well as helpful suggestions for managing challenging behaviour.

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Published

2021-01-24

How to Cite

O’Mahony, P. J. (2021). A View From the Office: What Principal Teachers Need to Know About Challenging Behaviour. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 20(1), 12–19. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/132

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