Take back the classroom and make a positive difference in your students' lives. Many teachers today are facing problems and discipline issues they never dreamed of when they decided to become teachers. Combine violence, behavioral disorders, and downright defiant attitudes from students with the age-old problems of bullying, poor attendance, and more, and the mix is positively lethal. However, there are effective, positive strategies for restoring order and turning the teacher-student relationship into one of mutual respect. Applicable to all grade levels, this comprehensive A to Z guide addresses modern-day problems and practical solutions for establishing an effective learning environment. Inside, you'll discover: • The 17 fundamental tools of positive discipline • Real-life stories of proven positive discipline strategies • Suggestions for establishing and maintaining respectful, nurturing relationships with students • And much more! "Overcome obstacles and get back to why you became a teacher in the first place: to empower students with confidence, self-respect, and resourcefulness." —Bill Scott, principal, Birney Elementary School, Murietta, Georgia "An inspiring, information-packed book. All teachers—from those just beginning to those with many years of experience—will find the tools of positive discipline easy to use." —Phillip Harris, Ed.D., director, Center for Professional Development and Services, Phi Delta Kappa International
In this latest edition, teachers learn how to create and maintain an atmosphere where learning can take place--and where students and teachers can work together to solve problems. ·Understand the motivation behind students' behavior ...
Hanna, Hanna, and Keys report that empathy is a crucial component in relating to students, especially high-risk students, who may be harder to reach, as well as students who are entering adolescence." A study conducted in urban schools ...
Teachers and parents all over the globe are struggling with children's behavioral problems. This comprehensive guide provides tried-and-true methods for turning these problems into opportunities for learning.
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(Don't forbid her to spend time on a subject in which she does well until she does better in another subject.) A child needs to feel encouraged in her areas of strength. - - BOOSTER THOUGHTS in the eighth grade, Stuart lost interest in ...
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"I highly recommend this book to parents, teachers, and all others who work with young people. It is one of the best books I have seen on helping adults and adolescents turn their conflict into friendship.