About This Title

Praise for previous editions:

"The author is consciously reflective of day-to-day classroom experiences and this ‘in touch with’ dimension in his writings gives him credibility and encourages his readers to develop their own practice."
-Mike O’Connor, The Psychology of Education Review, Vol. 27, No. 2, pp.44-45

"The author presents with vivid authenticity - his stories are always a potent cocktail of pain and humor - tales of classroom and school challenge with which any practicing teacher immediately identifies."
-Sir Tim Brighouse, Times Educational Supplement

"Bill Rogers has inspired a generation of teachers through his books and lectures. He has the gift of credibility, talking to real teachers about real classrooms, and never patronizing us."
-Geoff Barton, Times Educational Supplement

In this Third Edition of his bestselling book, Bill Rogers looks at the issues facing teachers working in today’s classrooms. Describing real situations and dilemmas, he offers advice on dealing with the challenges of the job, and how building up a rapport with both students and colleagues can support good practice.

New to this edition are sections on:

• Dealing with bullying;
• Teaching students on the autistic spectrum in a mainstream classroom;
• Working with very challenging students

New features included in the text are:

• A wider range of case studies, covering students aged 4 to 18
• Questions for discussion
• A Glossary of key terms

Bill Rogers understands the demanding nature of the job, and offers wise words and inspirational encouragement to all those involved in educating our children and young people.