Breaktime and the School

Download or read book Breaktime and the School written by Peter Blatchford and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-06-27 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breaktime in the school is a period when pupils learn social skills they will need in the world outside. But it can also be an occasion for aggression, harassment and bullying. Breaktime and the School gives an accessible account of the latest research into children's play and behaviour. The contributors show how an understanding of the area can inform practical action in designing an environment which encourages positive behaviour, in effective management and supervision, and in involving the children themselves in decision-making and conflict resolution. Staff in primary and secondary schools, school governors deciding on budget allocations, as well as local education authority advisers will find the book essential reading.