Preventing Classroom Discipline Problems

Preventing Classroom Discipline Problems
Author: Howard Seeman
Publisher: R&L Education
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2003-12-18
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0810846659

This book, based on the author's extensive work with New York City school teachers, helps teachers to design instructional strategies to prevent, not just handle, disruptive classroom behavior. Seeman discusses more than 100 of these problems, from respon

Positive Discipline in the Classroom

Positive Discipline in the Classroom
Author: Jane Nelsen
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2000
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0761524215

Nelsen's popular Positive Discipline philosophy is used in hundreds of schools as a foundation for fostering cooperation, problem-solving skills, and mutual respect in children. In this latest edition, teachers learn how to create and maintain an atmosphere where learning can take place--and where students and teachers can work together to solve problems.

Common Sense: The Practical Pocket Guide for Educational Discipline & Reinforcement

Common Sense: The Practical Pocket Guide for Educational Discipline & Reinforcement
Author: Keyon Reynolds
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2013-04-22
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1329079833

In this book, author K. L. Reynolds express the critical need for school-wide discipline. The lessons he learned as a seasoned educator. Thus, giving his, and many other educational perspectives for a sound school environment. Thereby, creating growth for the entire student body, and ensuring the school's success.

Common-Sense Classroom Management for Special Education Teachers, Grades 6-12

Common-Sense Classroom Management for Special Education Teachers, Grades 6-12
Author: Jill A. Lindberg
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2007-04-05
Genre: Education
ISBN: 145229402X

"Teachers will love the straightforward, practical information. The topics and strategies are excellent." —Debi Gartland, Professor of Special Education, Towson University "Impressive. Pinpoints current classroom issues and offers direct problem-solving approaches. This easy-to-implement resource, with its organized chapter outlines and well-crafted format, is flexible and adaptable to any grade, subject, or ability level." —Erin Ann Witty, Special Education Teacher, Milwaukee Public Schools, WI "Provides great insight for developing and organizing your overall daily routine, planning, and teaching." —Mariann C. Carter, Exceptional Needs Specialist, South Carolina Department of Education "A valuable reference for any special education teacher. With a focus on classroom management, the guide covers all aspects of teaching, from paperwork to professional relationships. New and veteran teachers will find indispensable resources to improve their practice and enrich their learning." —Peggy Holtman, Special Education Supervisor, Milwaukee Public Schools, WI Special education teaching strategies in a no-nonsense format! If you′re a teacher new to special education, this book is for you! This newest Common-Sense Classroom Management guide addresses the most critical challenges that arise when teaching adolescent learners with special needs. In this flexible and easy-to-implement resource, educators will find 80 concise and teacher-tested strategies. Each strategy works in five steps or fewer, helping special educators feel competent and confident about working with coteachers, teacher aides, support staff, administrators, and families. The authors, all special education experts, provide practical assistance with: Specially designed instruction and student organization to make teaching more effective Legal responsibilities aligned with IDEIA and NCLB requirements Positive behavioral supports, including incentive programs and meaningful consequences Ideal for teachers new to special education, teacher trainers, and teacher mentors, this resource provides a clear-sighted focus to help you shape the structure of each teaching day and ensure success for all your learners with special needs!

Common Sense Discipline

Common Sense Discipline
Author: Grace L. Mitchell
Publisher: Gryphon House, Inc.
Total Pages: 230
Release: 1995
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780910287111

Using a story-oriented approach, this book describes and discusses real-life issues and conflicts encountered by parents and teachers of young children. Each scenario is followed by practical approaches to solving these problems. Part 1, "Today's Family Patterns and Discipline," addresses the impact family changes can have on children, and what challenges teachers can expect. Part 2, "Inclusive Education and Discipline," examines the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the challenges for both children and adults, accompanied by solutions and supportive suggestions. The last part, "Mistakes Adults Make," explores alternative approaches for mistakes easily made by adults when working with children. Issues under consideration in this book include: children dividing time between divorced parents; grandparents raising grandchildren; violence in schools; working with children who have disabilities; and helping young children learn to share. The book emphasizes that the impact on the child's self-esteem is the one guideline against which all planning for children should be measured. Each part of the book is followed by a bibliography. (BAC)

The Educator's Guide to Preventing and Solving Discipline Problems

The Educator's Guide to Preventing and Solving Discipline Problems
Author: Mark Boynton
Publisher: ASCD
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2005-11-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1416603263

What can you do to keep students from fighting in the hallways and acting out in class? When they break the rules, what disciplinary actions can you take to help students behave themselves in the future? You'll find the answers to these questions and many more in this comprehensive, research-based guide to developing a schoolwide discipline system. Preventing discipline problems usually requires less energy than coping with problems after they occur, and a day without discipline problems is certainly more enjoyable for teachers and students alike! With this in mind, Mark and Christine Boynton present a wide variety of prevention strategies that any teacher can use, including advice about their relative appropriateness in different settings and circumstances. Of course, even the most successful preventive measures sometimes can't stop a student from disrupting a lesson or picking on classmates. In those situations, it is crucial to know which interventions are effective and which are counterproductive. This book will help you learn the most appropriate reactions to (and consequences for) student misbehavior, as well as specific strategies for handling oppositional defiant disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and anger management issues in students. You'll also find ideas for exploring your school's philosophical beliefs concerning discipline, promoting positive teacher-student relations, and establishing clearly defined parameters of acceptable classroom behavior. Whether you're a K-12 teacher or a school principal, The Educator's Guide to Preventing and Solving Discipline Problems will change the way you approach discipline in your school—for the better!

Against Common Sense

Against Common Sense
Author: Kevin K. Kumashiro
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2013-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1135198055

Drawing on his own experience teaching diverse grades and subjects, Kevin Kumashiro examines aspects of teaching and learning toward social justice, and suggests concrete implications for K-12 teachers and teacher educators.

From Discipline to Culturally Responsive Engagement

From Discipline to Culturally Responsive Engagement
Author: Laura E. Pinto
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 339
Release: 2013-06-05
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1452285209

The forward-thinking techniques you need to manage today’s diverse classrooms A well-managed classroom is a successful one. But as cultural diversity increases in schools, old classroom management strategies are growing ineffective—or even counterproductive. In a comprehensive, practical guide, Laura E. Pinto details why today’s classrooms are best managed by valuing culturally responsive engagement and what teachers must do for their classrooms to flourish in this new reality. Drawing from extensive research, Pinto outlines action steps for teachers to critically reflect on their management style, then implement changes to supercharge the learning experience for students of all cultural backgrounds. The book includes: Keys to developing the cultural fluency necessary to prepare students from all backgrounds for success Exercises for teachers to reflect deeply on how they manage their classrooms and to identify areas for improvement 45 easy strategies—including many that support the Common Core—for boosting engagement and cultural responsiveness in the classroom Readable and compelling, From Discipline to Culturally Responsive Engagement is essential for any educator ready to adapt to the changing face of classrooms. "The book creates a type of neural pathway between classroom management and the nature of relationship-building that is grounded by culturally responsive practice. Incorporating the relationship and significance of the common core only adds to the development of teacher capacity and efficacy development." —Deborah Childs-Bowen, Chief Learning Officer Alliance for Leadership in Education, Atlanta, GA

Beyond Discipline

Beyond Discipline
Author: Alfie Kohn
Publisher: ASCD
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2006
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1416604723

In this 10th anniversary edition of an ASCD best seller, author Alfie Kohn reflects on his innovative ideas about replacing traditional discipline programs, in which things are done to students to control how they act, with a collaborative approach, in which we work with students to create caring communities. Features a new afterword by the author.

Common-Sense Classroom Management for Special Education Teachers, Grades K-5

Common-Sense Classroom Management for Special Education Teachers, Grades K-5
Author: Jill A. Lindberg
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2006-03-13
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1483361527

"A great resource for new teachers and veterans . . . full of tips and ideas that any teacher can use to prevent problems from occurring. [It] should be in every special education classroom." -Therese Kwiatkowski, Director of Special Education Cooperative Educational Service Agency "As a former special education teacher, I highly recommend this book for all those who want to be more effective in every aspect of their work. All of the special education teachers at my school will have copies of this practical guide." -Marybeth Sandvig, Principal Manitoba K-8 School, Milwaukee, WI Special help for special education teachers means special success for students! Do you have too many IEPs on your desk? Is it five o′clock and do you still need to contact parents, social workers, and general education co-teachers? Teachers new to special education often feel overwhelmed at the amount of additional planning and information management required. This practical guide shows you how to shape the structure of the teaching day to ensure that learners with special needs experience success. It includes simple teacher-tested, easy-to-implement strategies needing 5 steps or fewer to: Organize students to make the most of the time you have with them Use incentive programs and meaningful consequences to achieve desired behaviors Coordinate with co-teachers, general education teachers, and staff to maximize your efforts When the key paperwork is at your fingertips, the lesson plan is prepared, and the to-do list is written, you will find more time in your day for what′s most important-your students!