Attachment and Emotional Development in the Classroom: Theory and Practice

With the recent interest in mental health issues among children and young people in schools, the UK government found itself facing a daunting challenge. In an average class of 30, 15-year-old, pupils, three could have a mental disorder; ten are likely to have witnessed their parents separate; one could have experienced the death of a parent; seven are likely to have been bullied; six may be self-harming. Colley and Cooper present their book as a core text for initial teacher training (ITT) programs across the UK. Explored are key issues revolving around emotional development and attachment in the classroom. The book illustrates how the commitment to fostering positive and supportive teacher-pupil relationships can contribute to the positive emotional growth of children in the classroom. Annotation ©2017 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
As of 2016 the Department for Education (DfE) want to ensure all trainee teachers have an understanding of emotional development and attachment, and so this book presents the key concepts that are essential for training in this area to ensure all teachers are up to date. Attachment issues and mental health have a huge impact on pupils' performance and so an understanding of young people's emotional development is crucial for any teacher. Increasing teachers understanding and skills around emotional development can prevent many long term mental health difficulties in our schools and in our communities.Key topics such as attachment theory, emotion coaching, tackling disruptive behaviour and the trauma continuum are introduced and explained, with advice and tips for a classroom setting offered throughout. The experiences of practitioners in the field are presented alongside those of researchers, offering a range of diverse perspectives including education, psychology and health. This is an essential text for trainee and practising teachers.
As part of preparation for the classroom, it's key for trainee teachers to understand the emotional needs of students. This book provides a clear introduction to emotional development and attachment, offering advice and guidance from a diverse range of professional perspectives including psychology, health and education.