Discipline in the Secondary Classroom: A Positive Approach to Behavior Management - Brossura

Sprick, Randall S., Ph.D.

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ISBN 10: 0787977950 ISBN 13: 9780787977955

Casa editrice: Jossey-Bass Inc Pub, 2006

Riassunto

Discipline and lack of motivation are two of the most vexing problems facing teachers today. Discipline in the Secondary Classroom, Second Edition gives high school teachers step-by-step guidance for designing a behavior management plan that will help prevent misbehavior and increase student motivation. The book is a hands-on resource that contains easy-to-implement strategies distilled from a research-based approach that is proactive, instructional, positive, and effective.

Discipline in the Secondary Classroom, Second Edition is filled with forms, samples, and evaluation tools that will help teachers continually fine-tune their management plan to reach more students. Both new and seasoned teachers will find this book invaluable for designing a management plan that prevents problems, motivates students, and teaches them to behave responsibly. The book also equips the teacher with techniques for responding to misbehavior in a calm and consistent manner.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Randall Sprick has an undergraduate degree in general education, a master’s degree in special education, and a doctorate in curriculum and supervision.He has taught students with emotional and behavioral problems and trained and supervised teachers at elementary and secondary levels.He has taught postgraduate courses on behavior management and behavioral consultation at the University of Oregon.
Dr. Sprick has written numerous articles and books, as well as developed audio and videoin-service programs addressing topics such as classroom management, schoolwide discipline policies, playground discipline, and bus behavior.
Dr. Sprick is director of Safe & Civil Schools, which provides in-service programs throughout the country. Each year, he and his training staff conduct workshops and classes for more than thirty thousand teachers.His positive and practical approach is helping schools increase safety, reduce classroom disruption, and improve school climate.

Discipline in the Secondary Classroom, Second Edition is filled with forms, samples, and evaluation tools that will help teachers continually fine-tune their management plan to reach more students. Both new and seasoned teachers will find this book invaluable for designing a management plan that prevents problems, motivates students, and teaches them to behave responsibly. The book also equips the teacher with techniques for responding to misbehavior in a calm and consistent manner.

Discipline in the Secondary Classroom, Second Edition includes nine chapters that cover everything from creating a vision for classroom behavior to modifying a student behavior plan as the school year progresses.

• Vision: Understand Key Concepts About Managing Student Behavior
• Grading: Design Instruction and Evaluation Systems
• Organization: Prepare Routines and Procedures
• Expectations: Plan to Teach Students How toBe Successful
• Rules and Consequences: Plan to Respond Consistently to Student Misbehavior
• Motivation: Enhance Students' Desire to Succeed
• Preparation and Launch: Pull It All Together for the First Day
• Implementation: Monitor and Adjust Your Plan Throughout the Year
• Proactive Planning for Chronic Misbehavior

Using these tested methods of behavior management, teachers will learn how to offer meaningful, age-appropriate positive feedback and build positive relationships without losing any level of authority.

"With its practical and proactive strategies for motivating reluctant students, preventing potential classroom disruptions, and managing challenging adolescent behavior, Discipline in the Secondary Classroom is an invaluable tool for both beginning and 'seasoned' high school teachers."
?Carolyn Novelly, resource teacher and behavior coach, Duval County Public Schools, Jacksonville , Florida

Discipline in the Secondary Classroom, Second Edition is filled with forms, samples, and evaluation tools that will help teachers continually fine-tune their management plan to reach more students. Both new and seasoned teachers will find this book invaluable for designing a management plan that prevents problems, motivates students, and teaches them to behave responsibly. The book also equips the teacher with techniques for responding to misbehavior in a calm and consistent manner.

Discipline in the Secondary Classroom, Second Edition includes nine chapters that cover everything from creating a vision for classroom behavior to modifying a student behavior plan as the school year progresses.

• Vision: Understand Key Concepts about Managing Student Behavior
• Grading: Design Instruction and Evaluation Systems
• Organization: Prepare Routines and Procedures
• Expectations: Plan to Teach Students How to Be Successful
• Rules and Consequences: Plan to Respond Consistently to Student Misbehavior
• Motivation: Enhance Students Desire to Succeed
• Preparation and Launch: Pull It all Together for the First Day
• Implementation: Monitor and Adjust Your Plan Throughout the Year
• Proactive Planning for Chronic Misbehavior

Using these tested methods of behavior management, teachers will learn how to offer meaningful, age-appropriate positive feedback and build positive relationships without losing any level of authority.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Jossey-Bass Inc Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0787977950
• ISBN 13: 9780787977955
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 286
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile