When the Adults Change, Everything Changes: Seismic Shifts in School Behaviour
Seismic Shifts: When the Adults Change, Everything Changes is Paul Dix’s guide to school behaviour management, arguing that change starts with adult practice. It offers practical strategies, scripted interventions and chapter-ending checklists for teachers and school leaders.
At a glance
- Focuses on how adult behaviour and practice shape school behaviour management.
- Includes scripted interventions and approaches presented through case studies from varied school contexts.
- Chapter-ending checklists are organised as Testing, Watch out for and Nuggets.
- Covers routines, responding to angry learners, restorative practice and recognising positive behaviour.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Offers practical strategies and checklists intended to support reflection and behaviour planning.
- The stated audience spans teachers, school leaders and classroom assistants, including SEND and alternative provision settings.
- Presents an inclusive approach centred on respectful relationships rather than relying solely on sanctions.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Independent Thinking Press |
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| Publication date | 29 Jun. 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 208 pages |
| Weight listed | 386 g |
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| Dimensions | 15.49 x 1.27 x 23.37 cm |
| ISBN-10 | 9781781352731 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-1781352731 |
What to know before buying
- The publisher presents these strategies as practical approaches drawn from case studies and varied contexts. Their suitability will depend on each school’s pupils, policies and circumstances.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Teachers seeking ideas for classroom behaviour management.
- School leaders developing a whole-school approach to behaviour.
- Educators in SEND or alternative provision settings looking for reflective, inclusive strategies.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a technical behaviour-tracking system or a guide focused primarily on sanctions and exclusions.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights practical advice for teachers, thought-provoking ideas and readable writing, with positive comments about its approach to behaviour management. That reception may appeal to educators looking for reflective, adult-focused strategies, though feedback does not establish how well the ideas will fit a particular school or setting.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the advice as practical and the content as informative and thought-provoking.
- Feedback also praises the readability and writing, and values the book’s approach to behaviour management.
Frequently asked questions
What is the book’s main approach to school behaviour?
The publisher description centres adult behaviour and practice, with an inclusive approach to expectations, routines and responses to challenging behaviour.
What practical material does it include?
The description mentions case studies, scripted interventions and chapter-ending checklists labelled Testing, Watch out for and Nuggets.
Who is the book intended for?
It is described as suitable for head teachers, school leaders, teachers, newly qualified teachers and classroom assistants, including those working in SEND and alternative provision.
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