Proactive Classroom Management, K–8

A Practical Guide to Empower Students and Teachers
Louis G. Denti - California State University, Monterey Bay, CA, USA
Proactive Classroom Management, K–8
January 2012 | 192 pages | Corwin
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77 practical activities that reinforce positive behavior

Every teacher dreams of the perfect, well-behaved class, but the reality can be quite different. On those less-than-perfect days, having a system in place helps you and your students stay on track. This gold mine of teacher-developed and -approved strategies goes beyond classroom management theory and gives you ready-to-use tools that not only encourage positive behavior, but also empower students to take responsibility for their behavior.

This book is organized into two sections: the first provides general classroom operating principles for maintaining control of the classroom and for helping teachers with day-to-day classroom management; and the second is chock full of teacher-friendly activities to promote an enhanced classroom environment. Excellent for all students, these strategies will help you:

  • Improve your teaching and classroom management skills
  • Enhance your knowledge base
  • Maintain a positive attitude so that you can be proactive rather than reactive

Also included are a quick-glance chart that groups the activities by appropriate grade level and checklists for classroom procedures and routines, teacher classroom management, and self- evaluation. Are you ready to get started? Let these "best of the best" activities lead the way!

Contents

Introduction

Introduction

Preface

Preface

Quick Glance

Quick Glance

Part 1: Proactive Teaching and Student Empowerment

  • 1. Proactive Teaching
  • 2. Boundaries
  • 3. Teacher Self-Esteem
  • 4. Teaching and Rewarding Responsible Behavior
  • 5. Responsible Instruction
  • 6: Nine Features of Effective Classroom Management
  • The IeAM System
  • Data Collection
  • Classsroom Procedures and Routines Checklist
  • Teacher Classroom Management Self-Check
  • School Behavior Checklist
  • Class Meeting
  • Cooperative/Collaborative Learning
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Classroom Manager Roles

Part 2: Activities to Promote Positive Classroom and Student Behavior

Part 2: Activities to Promote Positive Classroom and Student Behavior

Website Resources

Website Resources

Appendix

Appendix

Description

77 practical activities that reinforce positive behavior

Every teacher dreams of the perfect, well-behaved class, but the reality can be quite different. On those less-than-perfect days, having a system in place helps you and your students stay on track. This gold mine of teacher-developed and -approved strategies goes beyond classroom management theory and gives you ready-to-use tools that not only encourage positive behavior, but also empower students to take responsibility for their behavior.

This book is organized into two sections: the first provides general classroom operating principles for maintaining control of the classroom and for helping teachers with day-to-day classroom management; and the second is chock full of teacher-friendly activities to promote an enhanced classroom environment. Excellent for all students, these strategies will help you:

  • Improve your teaching and classroom management skills
  • Enhance your knowledge base
  • Maintain a positive attitude so that you can be proactive rather than reactive

Also included are a quick-glance chart that groups the activities by appropriate grade level and checklists for classroom procedures and routines, teacher classroom management, and self- evaluation. Are you ready to get started? Let these "best of the best" activities lead the way!

Contents

Introduction

Introduction

Preface

Preface

Quick Glance

Quick Glance

Part 1: Proactive Teaching and Student Empowerment

  • 1. Proactive Teaching
  • 2. Boundaries
  • 3. Teacher Self-Esteem
  • 4. Teaching and Rewarding Responsible Behavior
  • 5. Responsible Instruction
  • 6: Nine Features of Effective Classroom Management
  • The IeAM System
  • Data Collection
  • Classsroom Procedures and Routines Checklist
  • Teacher Classroom Management Self-Check
  • School Behavior Checklist
  • Class Meeting
  • Cooperative/Collaborative Learning
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Classroom Manager Roles

Part 2: Activities to Promote Positive Classroom and Student Behavior

Part 2: Activities to Promote Positive Classroom and Student Behavior

Website Resources

Website Resources

Appendix

Appendix

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A Practical Guide to Empower Students and Teachers

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January 2012 | 192 pages | Corwin

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77 practical activities that reinforce positive behavior

Every teacher dreams of the perfect, well-behaved class, but the reality can be quite different. On those less-than-perfect days, having a system in place helps you and your students stay on track. This gold mine of teacher-developed and -approved strategies goes beyond classroom management theory and gives you ready-to-use tools that not only encourage positive behavior, but also empower students to take responsibility for their behavior.

This book is organized into two sections: the first provides general classroom operating principles for maintaining control of the classroom and for helping teachers with day-to-day classroom management; and the second is chock full of teacher-friendly activities to promote an enhanced classroom environment. Excellent for all students, these strategies will help you:

  • Improve your teaching and classroom management skills
  • Enhance your knowledge base
  • Maintain a positive attitude so that you can be proactive rather than reactive

Also included are a quick-glance chart that groups the activities by appropriate grade level and checklists for classroom procedures and routines, teacher classroom management, and self- evaluation. Are you ready to get started? Let these "best of the best" activities lead the way!


Table Of Contents:

  • Introduction
  • Preface
  • Quick Glance
  • Part 1: Proactive Teaching and Student Empowerment
  • 1. Proactive Teaching
  • 2. Boundaries
  • 3. Teacher Self-Esteem
  • 4. Teaching and Rewarding Responsible Behavior
  • 5. Responsible Instruction
  • 6: Nine Features of Effective Classroom Management
  • The IeAM System
  • Data Collection
  • Classsroom Procedures and Routines Checklist
  • Teacher Classroom Management Self-Check
  • School Behavior Checklist
  • Class Meeting
  • Cooperative/Collaborative Learning
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Classroom Manager Roles
  • Part 2: Activities to Promote Positive Classroom and Student Behavior
  • Website Resources
  • Appendix

Recent Product Reviews:

"This text offers all sorts of practical ways to promote student well-being and learning."
Sandra Moore, High School English Teacher, Coupeville High School, WA
"A child-centric toolbox for educators wanting to empower students, manage behavior, and get to the important task of delivering quality instruction."
Darron Laughland, Education Coordinator, The Enriched Learning Center, Berlin, NH
"This book is practical, easy to read, and focused on the ‘real’ world of the classroom. The author recognizes that teachers have different teaching styles and allows them to choose what will work with their personality."
Donna Adkins, First-Grade Teacher, Perritt Primary School, Arkadelphia, AR
"This book will show teachers how to empower their students to become lifelong learners, and capable adults with the best possible future."
Renee Peoples, Third Grade Teacher, Swain West Elementary, Bryson City, NC
"This book is well researched and has a good variety of strategies that are clearly written and can be implemented easily."
Sandi Phair, Second Grade Teacher, West Hill Elementary School, Rocky Hill, CT

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