Cracking the Challenging Class DVD

In his first UK programme, Bill Rogers explains and illustrates his tried and tested methods for Cracking the Challenging Class.

He uses classroom simulation to explore why classes can become difficult, and offers practical, tried-and-tested approaches to help teachers manage disruptive students and challenging classrooms.

He addresses topics such as:

• Core practices and skills of behaviour leadership
• How to establish and focus a class group in the first meeting
• Engaging student co-operation
• How to give colleague-support
• How to develop a fresh-start with a class group
• The common concerns and questions teachers raise about challenging classes.

The programme features two DVDs:

Programme 1 (Running time: 65 mins)
Using role plays to support his presentation, Bill explains his unique methods of calming unruly students and maintaining order in the classroom. Topics covered include:

• Common distracting/disruptive behaviour
• Confronting behaviours and effect on class group
• The crucial nature of colleague support and challenging classes
• The challenge of establishing order, focus and direction with a new class group
• Core practices and skills of behaviour leadership in teaching
• How to develop a fresh start with a class that has 'lost its way'.

Programme 2 (Running time: 90 mins)
Bill answers common questions and concerns that teachers have about the challenging classroom. Topics covered include:

• The effect of emotional behavioural disorder in some students
• The use of punishment/consequences; Students who harass teachers
• How we can, and should, give colleague-support to teachers with challenging classes
• Re-establishing with a class group
• Colleague mentoring.

Substantial notes provide a wealth of information, theories and lessons; the programme notes are also downloadable.

Revi​ews

“I’ve previously praised his excellent [book], Cracking the Hard Class, but here’s a DVD version. The combination of the demonstrations… and the question and answer sessions with real teachers makes this a resource well worth having.”
Geoff Barton, Times Education Supplement

“To those not lucky enough to attend one of Bill Rogers' courses, Cracking the Challenging Class offers the next best thing! Every teacher, at whatever level of competence, could find a way to improve his or her practice after watching these DVDs – and it won't hurt a bit!”
Alison MacAffer, Grove Academy, Dundee