| Description |
1 online resource (xxii, 374 pages) |
| Contents |
The image of an effective teacher -- "We're all in this together" -- The power of praise -- 10 ways to praise -- Setting high expectations -- An unshakable sense of trust -- Knowing the whole child -- The culture of a class -- Final thoughts on creating a positive tone -- Establishing discipline: overview -- How to be the marshal of a wild west town -- The popularity temptation -- The power of "no" -- The power of silence -- Preventative discipline: seating arrangements -- Isolate the individual: the private version -- Isolate the individual: the more public version -- Sending a student to the office -- Enlisting parent support -- The solo intervention: enough is enough -- When it is beyond your control: the mediation -- The intervention: martial law -- Planning for the year -- The power of opening days -- Expectation sheets -- Daily planning: overview -- In the beginning: before even starting a lesson plan -- Ensuring variety in a lesson plan -- The successful beginning of class: checklist -- Leading the centralized dynamic -- Small group work -- The final three minutes -- Assessment and feedback: overview -- Tests -- Grades, feedback, and comment writing -- Homework: overview -- Homework: collecting it -- Homework: correcting it -- Writing narrative comments: six critical recommendations -- Effectively managing parent conference day -- Your time, your life -- How to establish a good relationship with your supervisor -- Key people with whom to establish good relations -- Making use of outside resources -- Dealing with the child who drives us crazy -- Supporting students with learning differences -- Supporting the quiet child -- 35 steps for dealing with a difficult class -- 25 steps for dealing with difficult or angry parents -- A whisper about classroom etiquette -- What adults remember: characteristics of an effective teacher -- What students want: advice from the kids -- A note on Montessori education |
| Summary |
Lead, Inspire, and Change Your Students' Lives Each year, tens of thousands of new teachers head out for their first teaching job, ready to fulfill a lifetime dream. However, most teachers have nothing to prepare them for or support them on one of the most important parts of their job: how to effectively run a classroom and handle the students. Successful Classroom Management is the first book to give you the skills you need to manage a classroom effectively. Richard H. Eyster and Christine Martin present the lessons that have made them the most sought-after seminar trainers on the topic, addressing: Handling Classroom Problems Troubleshooting Issues Enforcing Discipline Inspiring Students Creating an Engaging Classroom Atmosphere Filled with expert advice, stories and tips from teachers, and spot-on techniques, this is your new essential handbook that will help you not only survive in the classroom, but also live your dream and give your students the full gifts that come from a great education |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Classroom management.
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Problem children -- Behavior modification.
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Teachers -- Professional relationships
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EDUCATION -- Classroom Management.
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Classroom management
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Problem children -- Behavior modification
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Teachers -- Professional relationships
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Education.
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Social Sciences.
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Theory & Practice of Education.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Martin, Christine, 1949 September 25-
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| ISBN |
9781402241215 |
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1402241216 |
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9781402255670 |
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1402255675 |
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