Managing behaviour

The TLRU has recently purchased the Bill Rogers series "Managing Behaviour" on DVD. We have multiple copies available for loan. Please contact the TLRU via email to TLRU@parra.catholic.edu.au or phone 9677 4344 to borrow the following items.

The Managing Behaviour series includes the following :

Positive Correction
In this training video Bill discusses and gives in-class demonstrations of the following skills: Privately understood signals, tactical ignoring, distraction & diversion, partial agreement, pause direction, question & feedback, take up time, choice direction, cool-off time, rule reminders.

Prevention:
Bill explores: The four R's of classroom management, noise meters, class meetings, and models the skills of peer negotiation, rehearsal, reframing, planned encouragement, communicating calmness and collegial support.

Consequences:
This video has Bill answering questions commonly asked by teachers: What about frequent offenders? How can a school address bullying? What consequences can be applied to swearing and other offensive behaviours? How to exit a child from the classroom? What to do if a child runs out of the classroom when they are corrected? How to use cool-off time?

Repair and Rebuild:
This video focuses on: restitution, mirroring, follow up meetings, hard class syndrome, attention deficit disorder, student motivation, playground management, re-entry after suspension and apologies.

Bill is an Educational Consultant, author, Lecturer and Adjunct Professor of Education at Griffin University (Queensland, Australia). A teacher by profession, he now lectures widely on discipline and behaviour management issues; classroom management; stress and teaching; colleague support; developing peer-support programmes for teachers and developing community orientated policies for behaviour management, based on whole-school approaches.

He works in every area of education (primary, secondary and tertiary) conducting in-service programmes for teachers, lecturing widely at colleges and universities, work with parent groups and with students.

School library design

Developing a 21st Century Library Media Center.
PDF document.

The 21st Century Library Media Center initative in New York City includes 5 campuses, 25 schools, and 12,715 students using a collaborative design process to rethink the potential of libraries on large campuses as hubs for learning and community. Phase II will seek expand similar redesign to 18 more schools at 4 campuses. The design process is illustrated here in photographs, layouts, sketches, and renderings. 18p.

Designing libraries: the gateway to better library design

Designing Libraries is an information resource and a forum for anyone with an interest in or involvement with library planning and design.

The Transformation of the Library by Ellen Kollie
School Planning and Management, July 2008

Facilities Planning for School Library Media and Technology Centers, 2007

by Steven M. Baule

Baule has experience as classroom teacher, library media specialist, technology director, and assistant superintendent for information technology. His wealth of experience in facilities planning shows in this second edition of his popular planning book. In simple but not simplified terms, he provides information on how to put together a planning team; how to perform a needs assessment for the library media center or technology lab; how to create bid documents and specification charts; how to develop time lines; and how to plan to move into the new facility once construction is complete. The helpful appendix contains checklists that will keep users organized and on track. Choices made in construction and furnishings will probably be around for more than 20 years, so anyone who is going to build or renovate a facility will want this book. (Not currently held in CEO Library)

Rethink!: Ideas for Inspiring School Library Design, 2007
Rethink! is a new publication edited by Dr Susan La Marca. It includes discussions about, and numerous illustrations of, library design, learning environments, ICT, future scenarios, and architectural and interior design perspectives. The book also contains a special section by marketing and retail consultant Kevin Hennah that shares ideas for innovative merchandising strategies, layout and traffic flow, signage, promotion and colour. (Not held currently in CEO Library but held in a few school libraries)

Designing a School Library Media Center for the Future, 2007
by Rolf Erikson, Carolyn Markuson
Designing a school library media center may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so take advantage! In this hands-on guidebook, school library construction and media specialists Rolf Erikson and Carolyn Markuson share their experiences of working on more than 100 media center building projects around the country, using conceptual plans from actual school libraries.Combining all aspects of design for the school library media center - floor plans, furniture, technology, bidding, and evaluation - this newly updated edition addresses: current and future technological needs of the student population; unique needs of the community library that combines school and public library services; sustainability and conservation issues to help designers and planners "go green"; accessibility requirements, including all ADA regulations from the first edition plus the latest material on learning styles and accessibility; and, cost control and ways to minimize mistakes using proven bidding and evaluation methods.With 30 new illustrations and floor plans and an updated glossary of technical terms, readers will be knowledgeable and organized when discussing plans with contractors and vendors. Using the guidance here, you'll avoid the classic building and renovation hazards and build a library media center for the future!
Not currently held in CEO Library

School design/learning spaces for special education needs

The Department of Education and Science in Ireland has recently drawn up a set of planning and design guidelines for learning spaces for pupils with special educational needs in mainstream primary and post primary schools ...
* Including Pupils with Special Educational Needs in Schools in Ireland

Latest on School Design

The TLRU has recently purchased the following book:

The Language of School Design: Design Patterns for 21st Century Schools by Prakash Nair.

Prakash Nair is a partner with Fielding Nair International, an award winning school planning firm.

If you would like to borrow this book please contact the TLRU via email at TLRU@parra.catholic.edu.au

A number of documents from Prakash are also available on the web.

Schools in 2020 - middle years perspective

Other links to Prakash Nair click here.

Also this blog contains an extensive list of links to related documents on Learning Spaces and School design. To find these click on the appropriate tag from the tag list on the right hand side.

Religion resources via the Web

Papal encyclicals online

Catholiclife resources

BUBL Link (UK) Catalogue of Internet Resources : Religion
Librarians' Internet Index : Religion

Resources for Catholic Educators

The Five Gospels Parallels

Assessment resources available from the TLRU

Contact the TLRU via email to TLRU@parra.catholic.edu.au to borrow any of the following cited resources.

A useful website: ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING
(Thanks to Nicole for this link)

Title: Improving student achievement : a practical guide to assessment for learning / Toni Glasson. Publication info: Carlton South, Vic. : Curriculum Corporation, 2009.

Title: Transformative assessment / W. James Popham. Publication info: Alexandria, VA : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2008.

Title: Assessment for learning: a stimulus for professional discussion [video recording]
Publication info: {Melbourne]:bCurriculum Corporation, 2007

Title: Differentiated Literacy Coaching : Effective Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment [electronic resource] Publication info: Alexandria : ASCD, 2007.

Title: Using the clinical assessment interview to determine problem solving strategies in mathematics [videorecording] :Year 1. Publication info: [Parramatta, N.S.W.] : Teaching and Learning Resources Unit, Catholic Education, Diocese of Parramatta, 2008.
(Year 3 and Year 5 also available)

Title: Comprehensive assessment of reading strategies. Teacher guide.
Publication info: Heatherton, Vic. : Hawker Brownlow, 2006.
(plus others in the series)

Title: Teaching and learning with TORCH / Helen Lamont.
Publication info: Camberwell, Vic. : ACER, 2006.

Title: Developing early literacy : assessment and teaching / Susan Hill.
Publication info: Prahran, Vic. : Eleanor Curtain Publishing, 2006.

Title: How to succeed with learner-centred assessment / Jeni Wilson & Kath Murdoch.
Publication info: Carlton South, Vic. : Curriculum Corp., 2006.

Title: Formative assessment in the secondary classroom / Shirley Clarke.
Publication info: London : Hodder Murray, 2005.

Title: Spelling : approaches to teaching and assessment / Peter Westwood.
Publication info: Camberwell, Vic. : ACER, 2005.

Title: Test better, teach better: the instructional role of assessment / W. James Popham.
Publication info: Alexandria, Va. : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c2003.

Title: Unlocking formative assessment : practical strategies for enhancing students' learning in the primary and intermediate classroom / Shirley Clarke, Helen Timperley and John Hattie.
Publication info: Auckland, N.Z. : Hodder Moa Beckett, 2003.

Title: Assessment of children and youth with special needs / Libby G. Cohen, Loraine J. Spenciner. Publication info: Boston : Allyn and Bacon, c2003.

Title: Classroom assessment resource. Stage 2 : English K-6 and Mathematics K-6 syllabus outcomes. Publication info: Ryde, N.S.W. : N.S.W. Dept. of Education and Training, 2002.

Title: Classroom assessment resource. Stage 3 : English K-6 and Mathematics K-6 syllabus outcomes. Publication info: Ryde, N.S.W. : N.S.W. Dept. of Education and Training, 2002.

Title: Enhancing student achievement : a framework for school improvement / Charlotte Danielson. Publication info: Alexandria, Va.: ASCD, 2002.

Title: Using classroom assessment to guide instruction [kit]. Publication info: Alexandria, Va. : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2002.

Title: Writing assessment. New South Wales stage 1 : a comprehensive assessment tool for reporting in writing following an outcomes approach.
Publication info: [Greenwood, W.A.] : R.I.C., 2002.

Title: Miscues, not mistakes : reading assessment in the classroom / M. Ruth Davenport.
Publication info: Portsmouth, N.H. : Heinemann, 2002.

Title: An observation survey of early literacy achievement / Marie M. Clay.
Publication info: Auckland, N.Z. : Heinemann Education, 2002.

Title: PROBE [kit] : reading assessment / [designed & written by Chris Parkin, Catherine Parkin, Brian Pool].
Publication info: Lower Hutt, N.Z. : Triune Initiatives, 2002.

Title: Reading assessment. Early stage 1 : a comprehensive assessment tool for reporting in reading following an outcomes approach.
Publication info: [Greenwood, W.A.] : R.I.C., 2002.

Title: Progressive achievement tests in reading : comprehension test form 3
Publication info: ACER: Hawthorn, Vic., 2001

Title: Reading and learning difficulties : approaches to teaching and assessment / Peter Westwood. Publication info: Camberwell, Vic. : ACER, 2001.

Title: Assessment of children : cognitive applications / Jerome M. Sattler.
Publication info: San Diego, Calif. : J.M. Sattler, 2001.

Title: The literacy profiles in practice : toward authentic assessment / Patrick Griffin, Patricia G. Smith, Noel Ridge. Publication info: Portsmouth, NH : Heinemann, 2001.

Title: Maths assessment. Stage 1 : a comprehensive assessment tool for reporting in mathematics following an outcomes approach. Publication info: [Greenwood, W.A.] : R.I.C. Publications, 2001.
(Stage 2 and 3 also available)

Title: Literacy benchmarks : years 3, 5 & 7 : writing, spelling and reading : with professional elaboration. Publication info: Carlton South, Vic. : Curriculum Corp., c 2000.

Title: Numeracy and learning difficulties : approaches to teaching and assessment / Peter Westwood. Publication info: Camberwell, Vic. : ACER, 2000.

Title: Starting with assessment.
Publication info: Sydney : NSW Dept. of Education and Training, 2000.

Title: Starting Year 1 : assessing literacy and numeracy : using early stage 1 outcomes.
Publication info: Sydney : NSW Dept. of Education and Training, 2000.

Title: Maths assessment. Book 2 / Andrew Woods.
Publication info: South Melbourne : Oxford University Press, 1999.

Title: Student-generated rubrics : an assessment model to help all students succeed / Larry Ainsworth and Jan Christinson.
Publication info: Orangeburg, N.Y. : D. Seymour Publications, c1998.

Title: Authentic assessment : a report on classroom research and practice in the middle years / Phil Cormack ... [et al.]. Publication info: Canberra : Australian Curriculum Studies Association, 1998.

More on Learning Space design

Educause has a good webpage that focuses on Learning space design.

Included is a section on conference resources which have the following topics :
* Teaching and Learning in Two New Smart Classrooms: Research Findings on the Pedagogical Implications of Space Design (11/18/2008)
* Laying the Foundation for Innovative, Flexible, and Consistent Classroom Technology (11/11/2008)
* Bringing the Information Commons Home (11/10/2008)
* Emerging Learning Spaces (11/10/2008)
* A Planning Process for Successful Learning/Information Commons (11/07/2008)

as well as Publications:

• Learning Curve: Adapting Library Workspaces (11/07/2008)
• Students, Technology, and Learning: Strategies for Success—Proceedings (07/30/2008)
• 7 Things You Should Know About Second Life (06/11/2008)
• The Space Is the Message: First Assessment of a Learning Studio (04/11/2008)
• ELI Discovery Tool: Learning Space Workshop Guide (01/18/2008)