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1 online resource (137 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- About the Author -- Introduction -- Who Can Benefit from This Book? -- Three Practical Considerations -- What Smart Discipline for the Classroom Covers -- Chapter 1 -- Misbehaviors and Their Causes -- Causes of Misbehaviors -- Chapter 2 -- Usual Discipline Methods and Their Drawbacks -- Method: Lectures -- Method: Threats -- Method: Rewards -- Method: Punishment -- Method: Comparisons -- Method: Anger -- Method: Criticism, or Reverse Psychology -- Method: Corporal Punishment -- Method: The Vulcan Pinch -- Method: Commands -- Method: Note to Parents -- Method: Principal's Office -- Chapter 3 -- Commonsense Principles of Smart Discipline -- Principle 1: Change Happens Both Quickly and Slowly -- Principle 2: Methods That Work for Some Students Will Not Work for Others -- Principle 3: A Well-Thought-Out Personal Discipline Plan is Essential -- Principle 4: Adults Give Positive Students Positive Feedback and Negative Students Negative Feedback -- Principle 5: Using the Same Discipline Methods Over and Over Will Yield the Same Results -- Therefore, If You Wish to Change the Results, You Must Change Discipline Methods -- Principle 6: The More a Student Acts Out, the More the Student Will Benefit from a Well-Thought-Out, Positive Plan of Action -- Principle 7: Students Will Often Act Worse in Response to Positive Approaches -- Principle 8: Behaviors That We Pay Attention to are Reinforced -- Principle 9: People Treat Us the Way We Treat Them -- Principle 10: Some Kids Irritate Us -- Principle 11: Anger Blocks Learning -- Principle 12: Teaching is Not a Popularity Contest -- Principle 13: Issues Should be Dealt with on a Feeling Level Outside the Classroom -- Principle 14: Children are Purveyors of Misinformation -- Principle 15: Power Struggles Must be Avoided at All Costs -- Principle 16: Words are Powerful |
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Principle 17: Students Act According to Their Beliefs -- Principle 18: Success is Dependent on Encouragement -- Principle 19: "An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure" (Ben Franklin) -- Principle 20: Teachers Have a Powerful Effect on People's Lives -- Chapter 4 -- Effective Prevention Strategies -- Strategy: Welcome Students -- Strategy: Express Appreciation -- Strategy: Write a Note -- Strategy: Write a Letter -- Strategy: Call Home -- Strategy: Ask Personal Questions -- Strategy: Transpose Critical Comments -- Strategy: Point Out Talents -- Strategy: Predict Success -- Strategy: Make Appointments -- Strategy: Elicit Third-Party Encouragement -- Strategy: List Misplaced Behaviors -- Chapter 5 -- The Smart Discipline System -- Strategy: The Smart Discipline System -- Chapter 6 -- Strategies for Minor Misbehaviors (Plan A) -- Strategy: Use Friendly Evil Eye -- Strategy: Invade Space -- Strategy: Touch Shoulder -- Strategy: Whisper Technique -- Strategy: Smile and Request -- Strategy: Allow Thinking Time -- Strategy: Change Locations -- Strategy: Exercise the Quiet Signal -- Strategy: State Your Want -- Strategy: Give Information -- Strategy: Convey Qualities Plus Expectations -- Strategy: Give Choices -- Strategy: Respect the Struggle -- Strategy: Answer Questions with Questions -- Strategy: Do Research -- Chapter 7 -- Strategies for the Most Difficult Misbehaviors (Plan B) -- Strategy: Write a Note -- Strategy: Express Strong Feelings -- Strategy: Arrange Mini-Counseling Session -- Strategy: Schedule Cooperative Planning Session -- Strategy: Chart Behavior and Consequences -- Strategy: Use Time-Out -- Strategy: Change Volume and Tempo -- Strategy: Encourage Student Involvement -- Strategy: Build Relationships -- Strategy: Use Activities for Leverage -- Strategy: Analyze and Plan -- Strategy: Inform Parents -- Strategy: Give Responsibilities |
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Strategy: Encourage Involvement -- Strategy: Plan for Amends -- Strategy: Deliver "I" Messages -- Strategy: Assign Student Essay -- Strategy: Form a Smart Discipline Support Group -- Strategy: Consult with Principal and Counselor -- Strategy: Schedule a Meeting with the Principal, Counselor, Parents, Student, and Yourself -- Chapter 8 -- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Strategies -- Strategy: Choose Close Proximity -- Strategy: Set a Desired Behavior -- Strategy: Use Smart Discipline Chart -- Strategy: Give Covert Reminders -- Strategy: Encourage Afterschool Activities -- Strategy: Implement Four-Step Time-Out -- Strategy: Respond with One-Liners -- Strategy: Refocus -- Strategy: Consult with Former Teachers -- Strategy: Analyze Achievement -- Strategy: Physical Contact -- Strategy: Slow Tempo -- Strategy: Assign Predictable Responsibilities -- Strategy: Facilitate Insights -- Strategy: Organize a Conference -- Chapter 9 -- Parental Support and Involvement -- Strategy: Establish Classroom Rules, Consequences, and Rewards -- Strategy: Communicate with Parents -- Strategy: Report Good Behavior to Parents -- Strategy: Document Problem Behaviors -- Strategy: Set Up a Parent Conference -- Chapter 10 -- Your Personal Smart Discipline Plan -- Note from the Author -- Suggested Readings -- Index |
| Summary |
Demonstrates sound principles for handling misbehaviors, establishing a positive atmosphere for learning, encouraging cooperation, strengthening teacher-student relationships, and supporting students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
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Print version record |
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School discipline -- United States
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Classroom management -- United States
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Classroom management
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School discipline
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781412954051 |
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1412954053 |
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