Full Description
"Waller has written a wonderfully engaging book for teachers on how to influence child behavior using nonpunitive and supportive ways. This book is thoroughly grounded in contemporary learning theory and infused with a twinkling sense of humor."
—Bruce A. Thyer, Professor of Social Work
Florida State University
Manage problem behaviors with solid techniques and a sense of humor!
Most of the disruptive, problematic, aggravating, or inconvenient behaviors that children develop can be changed by using good behavior support strategies. This highly readable, lighthearted book presents research-supported principles for positive behavioral management in a way that will appeal to teachers, administrators, and other professionals who work with children. Enabling readers to see the humor in working with challenging students, this book:
Provides an overview of effective behavior management
Offers short chapters that discuss basic behavioral strategies or principles through anecdotes and analogies
Draws parallels to real-life situations
Provides points to remember at the end of each chapter and suggested readings for related study
With easy-to-implement methods, The Educator's Guide to Solving Common Behavior Problems is an invaluable resource for teachers, administrators, and parents looking for ways to motivate children and remedy classroom behavior problems.
Contents
Acknowledgments
About the Author
1. Introduction
2. Asking the Right Questions
3. Just Say "Yo"
4. Have a Plan
5. The Importance of Bonding
6. If You Don't Beat Them, They Will Never Learn
7. Meeting Developmental Needs
8. Move Those Buns!
9. The Anxiety Trap
10. Find the Function
11. Don't Be an Old Yeller
12. Let Them Eat Cake--It Reinforces Their Behavior
13. Nurturing
14. Bag It, but Don't Tag It
15. You Say "Tomato," I Say "Abnormal"
16. Positive Power of the Group
17. Moving Past Misbehavior
18. Challenges for Children Today
19. Using Finesse
20. The Inevitable Attack
21. Calling for Help
22. Conclusion: Every Therapy Has a Success Story
Index
