| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xxii, 374 pages ; 21 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
The image of an effective teacher -- "We're all in this together" -- The power of praise -- Ten 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 -- Expectations 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 -- |
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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 -- Thirty-five steps for dealing with a difficult class -- Twenty-four 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. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 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 |
9781402240126 |
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1402240120 |
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