Becoming Buoyant

<p><em>Becoming Buoyant</em> shows teachers how they can help students to bounce back from daily setbacks and challenges. Drawing on the five main principles of academic buoyancy - confidence coordination control composure and commitment - it investigates the evidence base from which the techniques are drawn and offers practical guidance on applying them in the classroom. </p> <p></p> <p>Emphasising the role played by internal and external factors as well as wider school and community influences the book offers practical guidance on: </p> <p></p> <ul> <p> <li>Choosing and pursuing personal goals</li> <p></p></ul> <ul> <p> <li>Overcoming procrastination </li> <p></p> <p> <li>Recognising and dealing with anxiety</li> <p></p> <p> <li>How to use motivation anxiety and stress management as ways to encourage and nurture self-efficacy.</li> <p></p></ul> <p></p> <p>Written by an experienced teacher and chartered psychologist <i>Becoming Buoyant</i> is essential reading for all teachers that want their students to be resilient and flourish in the classroom. </p>