Full Description
This new edition offers both new and experienced teachers over 200 updated strategies and techniques to meet the critical challenges of today's diverse classroom and unique student needs. This resource features the latest theories and research on classroom management, violence prevention, emotional intelligence, inclusion, and cooperative learning. Addressing 19 common discipline problems, the author offers practical interventions and helps teachers put best practices into action-establishing a warm classroom climate, providing clear expectations, using authentic assessment techniques, and teaching social skills.
Contents
AcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorIntroduction1. Meeting the Educational Challenges of the Twenty-First Century2. Reviewing Current Teaching and Learning Theories3. Setting a Positive Classroom Climate for Learning4. Teaching Students How to Use Appropriate Social Skills5. Helping Students Who Won't Accept Responsibility6. Helping Students Who Lack Effective Interpersonal Skills7. Addressing Students Who Cause Class Disruptions8. Working With Students Who Have Special NeedsEpilogueFinal ThoughtsReferencesIndex
