Teaching Resistant Learners in Post-School Education: A Guide to Working with Challenging Behaviour

This book explores the challenges of post-school education, such as students' resistance to learning, and provides practical tips and guidance for educators to work through difficult situations. It offers a range of solutions to issues such as distance learning, predatory journals, screen time, ghostwriters, plagiarism, speaking out of turn, lateness, absenteeism, and violent behavior. It is ideal for anyone working or involved in tertiary education, including teacher trainees, tutors, teacher educators, managers, administrators, and lecturers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 08 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate frameworks that shape post-school education, shedding light on the practices that unfold in classrooms and lecture theatres, particularly when challenges arise. It explores the phenomenon of students resisting learning during their tertiary education journey, offering valuable insights and practical strategies for educators to navigate difficult situations where student engagement and motivation may be lacking. By examining both theoretical perspectives and real-world scenarios, the book provides a rich tapestry of solutions to address various challenges faced by educators, such as the increasing prevalence of distance learning, the rise of predatory or fake journals, the impact of excessive screen time, ghostwriters and plagiarism, disruptive speaking out of turn, chronic lateness, absenteeism, and even violent behavior.

Drawing from a diverse range of perspectives, the book offers a multi-faceted examination of contexts and behaviors where learning is rejected or ignored. It examines students' indifference or resistance, shedding light on the complex factors that contribute to their disengagement from learning. Whether you are a teacher trainee, tutor, teacher educator, manager, administrator, or lecturer working at universities or colleges, this book serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the problematic nature of learning and developing effective strategies to foster student success.

Moreover, this book is not just for educators but also for students who may benefit from engaging in discussions about the challenges and complexities of learning. It provides a platform for students to reflect on their own experiences and perspectives, fostering a deeper understanding of the factors that influence their academic performance and engagement. By exploring the various frameworks within which post-school education is situated and the practices that actually happen in classrooms and lecture theatres, this book offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the world of tertiary education.

Weight: 385g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367705954