Creating Safe and Effective Classrooms

A review of contemporary 'best practice' related to various aspects of school safety and discipline. Considers the significance and the application of human rights in the field of education; school safety, discipline and bullying; and the creation of a classroom environment conducive to a culture of teaching and learning. Aimed at educators, parents and all other stakeholders in the education of children. Contents include the following: The relationship between rights and obligations; Duty of care; Dealing with violence, bullying and victimisation; Basic legal principles pertaining to disciplining learners; Examples of positive disciplinary actions; Classroom values, principles and rules; Guidelines for good classroom communication and for establishing harmonious relationships.