Care, Communication, and Support Relationships in the Classroom: the Case of Pupils with Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties

... an exemplary work, wherby few cases were skillfully selected to demonstrate the challenges & needs of children with EBDs. It softens the heart to feel, awakens the mind to understand and respond. The book is indispensable for teachers, parents, and researchers. Tesfahun Kebede(PhD) Dean, FoE, Haramaya University. Dawit's work has offered a well grounded insight about one foundational issue of schooling: lack of social & emotional care jeopardizes the participation of learners. This is a policy-relevant work that reminds us that school effectiveness is judged primarily by the quality of protections we give to the potentially excluded learners. Jeylan Woliyie, Asso. Professor, Haramaya University In his thorough case study Mr. Dawit gives the reader a concrete insight into the work of a teacher, who creates well-being and develops self-esteem through positive communication and a caring & supportive relationship to pupils with socio-emotional difficulties. This is an important international example, and an encouragement to do similar studies in other socio-cultural settings. Dr. Berit H. Johnsen, Department of Special Needs Education, University of Oslo, Norway