ERIC Number: ED540757
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 30
Abstractor: ERIC
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Creating a Safe and Welcoming School. Educational Practices Series-16
Mayer, John E.
UNESCO International Bureau of Education
As revealed by its title, this booklet shows how schools can be made safe and welcoming places for children. Such schools are likely to foster children's learning and their motivation to continue learning throughout their lives. The booklet has been prepared for inclusion in the Educational Practices Series developed by the International Academy of Education and distributed by the International Bureau of Education and the Academy. As part of its mission, the Academy provides timely syntheses of research on educational topics of international importance. This booklet is one in a series on educational practices that generally improve learning. (Contains 40 references/further reading.)
Descriptors: Educational Principles, Educational Practices, School Safety, Educational Environment, Educational Research, International Education, Educational Improvement, Improvement Programs, Disability Identification, School Orientation, Parent School Relationship, Parent Teacher Conferences, School Community Relationship, Crisis Management, Discipline Policy, Discipline, Substance Abuse, Motivation Techniques, Student Motivation
UNESCO International Bureau of Education. C.P. 199, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland. Tel: +41-22-917-78-00; Fax: +41-22-917-78-01; Web site: http://www.ibe.unesco.org
Publication Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: International Bureau of Education (IBE) (Switzerland); International Academy of Education (Belguim)
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