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Children and Bullying: How Parents and Educators Can Reduce Bullying at School
Ken Rigby
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Description for Children and Bullying: How Parents and Educators Can Reduce Bullying at School
Hardback. NOTE NO LOGO on FRONT PANEL FOR THIS "There are books about research on bullying, and books that offer advice with only minimal reference to research. This book brings the two together-a practical book for parents that makes full use of the extensive research evidence available. An invaluable resource!" Peter K. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 504.
Scarcely a day goes by without reports of school bullying or recommendations for quick fixes to the problem. Parents and educators are often left trying to solve a difficult issue without sufficient evidence to support suggested remedies. Children and Bullying is a vital resource in the quest to create safe learning environments. Drawing on a wealth of research, Ken Rigby provides clear explanations and effective strategies for combating bullying among children and preventing children from becoming involved in bullying situations.
Scarcely a day goes by without reports of school bullying or recommendations for quick fixes to the problem. Parents and educators are often left trying to solve a difficult issue without sufficient evidence to support suggested remedies. Children and Bullying is a vital resource in the quest to create safe learning environments. Drawing on a wealth of research, Ken Rigby provides clear explanations and effective strategies for combating bullying among children and preventing children from becoming involved in bullying situations.
- Offers a collaborative approach to the school-based bullying problem
- Emphasizes the crucial role student bystanders ... Read more
- Examines contentious research, such as the role genetics or parenting in early childhood may play in creating bullies and victims
- Answers to FAQs by parents in the final chapter are often controversial but intended to stimulate thought
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405162531
SKU
V9781405162531
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99-50
About Ken Rigby
Ken Rigby is Adjunct Professor of Research for the School of Education at the University of South Australia. A former teacher, Rigby has served as both a national and educational consultant in addressing problems of school safety and bullying in schools. He has published widely in both academic and professional journals, especially on peer victimization, and has written seven books ... Read more
Reviews for Children and Bullying: How Parents and Educators Can Reduce Bullying at School
?This is simply the best, most up-to-date, most detailed and most thoughtful book about school bullying that you could hope to find.? (Research Papers in Education, August 2009) ?A well-written, well-structured book. Rigby designed this book as a resource and includes a variety of quick reference tools? ?Not only would parents who are facing this issue with their own ... Read more