Disruptive Behaviour in Schools
Barry Dufour
Disruptive Behaviour in Schools
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Critical Introduction
by Barry Dufour
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The sharp clang of lockers slamming echoes down the crowded hallway, mixing with whispers and hurried footsteps. Inside these walls, some kids struggle to behave, while teachers try everything to keep the peace. What happens when school feels more like a battleground than a place to learn?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores the causes and effects of disruptive behavior in schools, including bullying, vandalism, and violence. It also examines how schools, governments, and communities work together to address these challenges through practical strategies and real-world examples. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it provides thoughtful insights into complex social issues without graphic content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10MS — Moderate — SocialReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
- ISBN
- 9781472575517
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Academic
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Nonfiction