Disruptive behavior, power struggles, lack of motivation, attention deficit disorder—at times the list of obstacles to teaching seems endless. That’s why thousands of teachers and child-care providers have turned to the solutions in Setting Limits in the Classroom. This fully updated and expanded third edition offers the most up-to-date alternatives to punishment and permissiveness—moving beyond traditional methods that wear you down and get you nowhere. Topics include: • Eliminating power struggles and handling disruptions quickly • Establishing an effective environment for learning • Using natural and logical consequences to support your rules • Conducting proactive, focused parent conferences • New research and techniques for supporting special-needs children With its new focus on younger students and special tools for handling “strong-willed” children, this edition offers schoolteachers the tools they need to gain control of their classrooms—respectfully and effectively.
For students like Patrick, Celia, and Vincent, the office is a revolving door that reinforces and perpetuates their behavior problems. The reinforcement errors begin the ... The buck stops at their door. Site administrators must be ...
Eliminating Conflict by Establishing CLEAR, Firm, and Respectful Boundaries Robert J. Mackenzie. An apology from a caring adult gives children permission to be human and imperfect and the courage to try harder.
In this fully revised third edition, the Setting Limits team is back with even more time-proven and teacher-endorsed methods for controlling elementary school students and establishing a classroom climate of cooperation and respect.
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 ...
This extended special edition is for anyone who wishes to own the complete story in all its stunning and extraordinary detail. This is genuinely, and without question, the lasting word from the world-acknowledged authority.
Arguing and Debating Nine-year-old Karen is asked to clean up her room before she goes out to play. “I don't see why I have to clean my room before I go out if you don't have to clean yours,” complains Karen. “Our room is clean, Karen.
This book provides battle-tested tips on how to become an outstanding educator.
In 1998 Dr. Hector Betancourt founded the Culture and Behavior Laboratory to advance the theory and research concerning the relations among psychological factors as a determinant of behavior in health, education, and social issues.
Packed with background information, underlying principles, and ideas, this book is perfect for staff development sessions.
Winebrenner, Susan, and Pamela Espeland, ed. Teaching Kids with Learning Disabilities in the Regular Classroom. Minneapolis: Free Spirit Pub, 1996. Wong, Harry K., and Rosemary T. Wong. How to Be an Effective Teacher the First Day of ...