Foreword by Randy Sprick Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction Part I. Understanding Noncompliant Behavior 1. Urgency of the Problem 2. Defining Noncompliant Behavior 3. Systematically Assessing Noncompliant Behavior Part II. Designing Intervention Plans for Noncompliant Behavior 4. Immediate Triggers 5. Setting Events 6. Effects of the Noncompliant Behavior 7. Putting It All Together 8. The Road Map Appendices References Index
Understand the reasons behind noncompliant behavior and use proven interventions in the classroom! This book provides teachers with an in-depth understanding of the many behaviours students exhibit in the classroom, especially noncompliance and defiance. School safety and student behaviour expert Geoff Colvin fully describes and illustrates a procedure for assessing noncompliant behaviour and identifying key factors that contribute to and foster this challenging problem behaviour. The book offers a systematic approach for using an array of evidence-based strategies for each contributing factor to reduce noncompliant behaviour and establish cooperation. This is an ideal resource for teachers, behaviour specialists, and behaviuor support teams that provides: - Details for understanding and assessing noncompliance and defiance - Procedural guidelines to assist readers in developing systematic intervention plans based on assessment information and available strategies - Case studies and examples of the model in action - Additional resources to help readers pursue further information as needed
Geoff Colvin draws on his experience as a classroom teacher and administrator, researcher at the University of Oregon, and national public school consultant. Recognized as a national expert on the subjects of school safety and violence prevention, Colvin has provided inservice training for teachers and administrators in more than 100 school districts and agencies nationally and internationally. He recently served as research associate at the University of Oregon and independent consultant in the areas of schoolwide discipline, school climate, school safety, and violence prevention, and has also directed a juvenile detention school and a program for seriously emotionally disturbed youth. Colvin has authored more than sixty publications, books, book chapters, journal articles, and video programs on the subject of teaching and managing students with problem behavior.