Modiwl XME-4005:
Behaviour Management
Behaviour Management 2025-26
XME-4005
2025-26
School of Education
Module - Semester 1 & 2
30 credits
Module Organiser:
Amy Hulson-Jones
Overview
1.Analysis of the concepts of behaviour management, current research and theories, equality of rights and opportunity, entitlement, access, and inclusion within the evolving legislative framework; 2.Recent legislation and reports relating to Wales; 3.Current parliamentary acts relating to children and education; 4.The Inspection framework especially relating to the inspection of pupil referral units; 5.The role of the local education authority in responding to the above legislation and evidence from research of good practice that appears to be effective in the area of behaviour management; 6.The continuum of provision available in managing behaviour and how this relates to current practice locally, nationally, and internationally.
Learning Outcomes
- Critically address the issues surrounding the concept of behaviour management, including discipline, bullying, exclusion, and home-school agreements.
- Critically evaluate current educational practices and how they impact upon the behaviourally disordered pupil.
- Critically reflect upon the implications of implementing the current legal and policy framework.
- Define the concepts of behaviour management both within and beyond the current legislative framework.
- Implement behaviour management strategies in a variety of educational settings from classroom to local education authority.
- Implement the statutory entitlements of behaviourally disordered pupils within an evolving legislative framework.
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Assignment II: 3,000 word essay This assignment will be broken down into two phases. Phase 1 (worth 10% of the marks). Students will have the opportunity to submit and present a draft of their assignment and receive feedback from the MO before submitting their final assignment. Phase 2, (worth 40% of the marks) Submission of final written assignment of 3,000 words. Students may choose between two of the following titles: 1. Critically discuss the following statement: What is classroom management compared to classroom discipline? 2. Critically evaluate the concept of Nurturing schools as an approach to creating positive learning environments – make reference to peer-reviewed research in making your arguments. Alternatively, students may propose their own essay question on the condition that they have discussed it with the MO and have received approval.
Weighting
50%
Due date
21/08/2024
Assessment method
Other
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Academic Poster: Students will produce an academic poster of up to 1,000 words for teachers and school leaders that outlines key messages about managing behaviour effectively. The key messages should be based on current evidence of what works, reports and national guidance.
Weighting
50%
Due date
10/04/2024