Overview
This practical resource gives teachers at all levels hundreds oftested techniques and guidelines for maintaining control and orderin the classroom. These have been developed and refined in thecrucible of the modern classroom by teachers just like yourself andare ready to help you solve problems and create the disciplinedenvironment that students and teachers need for effectivelearning.
For easy use, all materials are printed in a special binding thatfolds flat for photocopying of the many forms, fact sheets andawards included, and are organized into five sections:
I. TECHNIQUES & GUIDELINES FOR DEALING WITH 50 SCHOOLDISCIPLINE PROBLEMS provides over 150 specific ways to solve thevarious classroom management and control problems all teachersface, such as back-talking, student disputes, bullying, sexualharassment, theft, tardiness and truancy, incomplete homework,cheating, inattention, and vandalism. A few examples are TheSwearing Stopper ... Five Ways to Quiet the Class Quickly ... TheBehavior Control Ticket ... Hallway and Washroom Problem Solvers... 18 Ways to Prevent Theft in School ... and What to Do When YouAre Physically Attacked by a Student.
II. PROBLEM-SOLVING MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES THAT KEEP STUDENTS ONTASK features over 40 techniques to assure a smooth-runningclassroom where discipline problems are at a minimum. Examplesinclude The Class Parts Manager, a way to minimize the problem ofstudents who come to class unprepared ... The Job Jar, a quick,constructive time-filler for students who finish work early ... andThe Instant Newspaper Assignment, a technique to keep studentsworking on task with high-interest, motivating topics.
III. POSITIVE FEELINGS & CREATIVE IDEAS gives you nearly 65ways to use positive feedback as a means of regulating behavior,including techniques such as Round 2-U, a way to deal with studentswho are continually late handing in assignments ... EarnedFive-Minute Free-Time Cards ... and Positive Speak, an uplifting,affirmative approach that can have a tremendous effect on a students academic performance.
IV. CONCEPTS THAT PROTECT & TECHNIQUES THAT HELP offers scoresof solid ideas that protect teachers, as well as students, in theongoing classroom. The Sitting Teddy, for example, is a great ideafor younger children who are afraid to ask to go to the restroom.50 Strategies and Survival Guidelines for the First-Year Teacher ispacked with sage advice for the beginner. Up-Front Assignment Chartfacilitates student ownership of assignments. And Portfolios orDocument Folders helps students keep their work organized.
V. SPEAK EASY -- THE COMMUNICATION SECTION presents dozens oftechniques and materials to facilitate communication with studentsas well as parents, colleagues and administrators, including 50Communication Tips for Teachers ... Teacher-to-Parent CommunicationForm ... The Report Card Memo ... Two Daily Notice or BulletinSystems for Quick Communication ... The Comprehensive Contract ...and many more.
In the author s words, "CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE PROBLEM SOLVER is a100 percent benefit for teachers. Ideas in this resource help tocreate the disciplined environment we all need. The techniques,strategies, and concepts were chosen because they were verypractical. They are easy to use and are low cost. Some have greatdetail, others are simple, but they all have one thing in common --they work!"
For easy use, all materials are printed in a special binding thatfolds flat for photocopying of the many forms, fact sheets andawards included, and are organized into five sections:
I. TECHNIQUES & GUIDELINES FOR DEALING WITH 50 SCHOOLDISCIPLINE PROBLEMS provides over 150 specific ways to solve thevarious classroom management and control problems all teachersface, such as back-talking, student disputes, bullying, sexualharassment, theft, tardiness and truancy, incomplete homework,cheating, inattention, and vandalism. A few examples are TheSwearing Stopper ... Five Ways to Quiet the Class Quickly ... TheBehavior Control Ticket ... Hallway and Washroom Problem Solvers... 18 Ways to Prevent Theft in School ... and What to Do When YouAre Physically Attacked by a Student.
II. PROBLEM-SOLVING MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES THAT KEEP STUDENTS ONTASK features over 40 techniques to assure a smooth-runningclassroom where discipline problems are at a minimum. Examplesinclude The Class Parts Manager, a way to minimize the problem ofstudents who come to class unprepared ... The Job Jar, a quick,constructive time-filler for students who finish work early ... andThe Instant Newspaper Assignment, a technique to keep studentsworking on task with high-interest, motivating topics.
III. POSITIVE FEELINGS & CREATIVE IDEAS gives you nearly 65ways to use positive feedback as a means of regulating behavior,including techniques such as Round 2-U, a way to deal with studentswho are continually late handing in assignments ... EarnedFive-Minute Free-Time Cards ... and Positive Speak, an uplifting,affirmative approach that can have a tremendous effect on a students academic performance.
IV. CONCEPTS THAT PROTECT & TECHNIQUES THAT HELP offers scoresof solid ideas that protect teachers, as well as students, in theongoing classroom. The Sitting Teddy, for example, is a great ideafor younger children who are afraid to ask to go to the restroom.50 Strategies and Survival Guidelines for the First-Year Teacher ispacked with sage advice for the beginner. Up-Front Assignment Chartfacilitates student ownership of assignments. And Portfolios orDocument Folders helps students keep their work organized.
V. SPEAK EASY -- THE COMMUNICATION SECTION presents dozens oftechniques and materials to facilitate communication with studentsas well as parents, colleagues and administrators, including 50Communication Tips for Teachers ... Teacher-to-Parent CommunicationForm ... The Report Card Memo ... Two Daily Notice or BulletinSystems for Quick Communication ... The Comprehensive Contract ...and many more.
In the author s words, "CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE PROBLEM SOLVER is a100 percent benefit for teachers. Ideas in this resource help tocreate the disciplined environment we all need. The techniques,strategies, and concepts were chosen because they were verypractical. They are easy to use and are low cost. Some have greatdetail, others are simple, but they all have one thing in common --they work!"
This book title, Classroom Discipline Problem Solver (Ready-to-Use Techniques & Materials for Managing All Kinds of Behavior Problems), ISBN: 9780876281345, by George Watson, published by Wiley (February 18, 1998) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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