| Description |
1 online resource (xxii, 374 pages) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 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. |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
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GMD: electronic resource. |
| Subject |
Classroom management.
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Problem children -- Behavior modification.
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| Local Subject |
Children with behavior problems -- Behavior modification.
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| Subject |
Teachers -- Professional relationships.
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| Added Author |
Martin, Christine, 1949 September 25-
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| ISBN |
9781402241215 electronic bk. |
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1402241216 electronic bk. |
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9781402255670 electronic bk. |
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1402255675 electronic bk. |
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