Catalog Search Results
Author
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
159 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
One of the biggest challenges in the classroom is trying to teach when students act in unexpected and annoying ways. Based on the psychology of how children and people act, this book offers practical strategies for understanding why your students are behaving in the way they are, and how to react in a way that restores peace and harmony in the classroom. With many examples of typical confrontational behaviors and clues for how to understand and resolve...
Author
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
A progressively chaotic day in school provides both mayhem and humor. A teacher's day is profiled--from the time the students rush in and drop their lunches, spill the ant farm, and let loose a snake until they file out and head for home. "On the last page, the poor teacher, harried and exhausted, flops into bed at the end of the day. The story is sure to elicit giggles from the early elementary set and perhaps a bit of sympathy for their teachers...
Author
Publisher
ASCD
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
x, 129 pages ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
What are the secrets to unlocking student success? And what can teachers do to get better at helping students develop deep understanding of content, attain higher-order thinking skills, and become secure, confident, and capable learners? In this book, teacher and professor Jeff Marshall showcases how teaching with intentionality answers these questions. Specifically, he introduces the Teacher Intentionality Practice Scale (TIPS), a framework for both...
Author
Publisher
Redleaf Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xi, 204 pages ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Tying together the theory and practice of child guidance and behavior in clear and accessible ways, this book provides educators and caregivers actionable best practices to teach children healthy emotional and social development. Using contemporary brain research, vignettes, and discussion questions, this book gives you the tools and strategies to reduce the increasing expulsion rate in early childhood, understand how stress effects children's self-regulation,...
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
xix, 187 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Today's teachers are responsible for a greater variety of learners with a greater diversity of needs that ever before. When you add in the ever-changing dynamics of technology and current events, the complexity of both students' and teachers' lives grows exponentially. Far too few teachers, however, successfully teach the whole class with the individual student in mind. The authors tackle the issue of how to address student differences thoughtfully...
Author
Publisher
ASCD
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
ix, 179 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Whether students leave the classroom confident and goal-directed or frustrated and aimless depends on our ability to do two things: diagnose their needs and deliver support. This challenge can be daunting when students come to school with weak vocabulary, poor planning and organization skills, and problems with memory, impulse control, and attention span. Causes & Cures reveals new neurological research about the root causes of these obstacles and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Redleaf Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
Revised Edition.
Physical Desc
x, 61 pages ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Young children's behavior can be challenging at times, but handling it does not have to be. Behavioral Challenges in Early Childhood Settings is an easy-to-use resource filled with effective, developmentally appropriate methods that child care providers can use to respond to these trying situations. This Redleaf Quick Guide provides clear information of what to do as well as what not to do when faced with challenging behaviors, including aggression,...
Author
Pub. Date
2003
Physical Desc
iii, 143 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
How does classroom management affect student achievement? What techniques do teachers find most effective? How important are schoolwide policies and practices in setting the tone for individual classroom management? In this follow-up to What Works in Schools, Robert J. Marzano analyzes research from more than 100 studies on classroom management to discover the answers to these questions and more. He then applies these findings to a series of "Action...
Author
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
x, 158 pages, 1 unnumbered page : illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
A teacher presents a lesson, and at the end asks students if they understand the material. The students nod and say they get it. Later, the teacher is dismayed when many of the students fail a test on the material. Why aren't students getting it? And, just as important, why didn't the teacher recognize the problem? In Checking for Understanding, Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey show how to increase students' understanding with the help of creative...
Author
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
233 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
Not your typical how-to manual for new teachers, this jargon-free guide offers a wide variety of tools and tactics for getting through every school day with grace and sanity. Covered in glue, glitter, orange juice -- or worse? Make a quick change into the spare set of clothes you keep on hand for just this purpose. Butterflies in your stomach before your first-ever Meet the Teacher Night? Keep your cool by writing the agenda on your board --...
Author
Pub. Date
1992
Edition
[New and rev. ed.]
Physical Desc
xix, 263 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Assertive Discipline®: Positive Behavior Management for Today s Classroom, Fourth Edition outlines a three-step approach for positive behavior management by creating a classroom discipline plan that includes: rules that students must follow at all times; positive support that students will receive consistently for following the rules; and corrective actions that the teacher will use consistently when students choose not to follow the rules. The book...
Author
Series
Publisher
Solution Tree Press
Pub. Date
©1993]
Physical Desc
x, 243 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Succeeding With Difficult Students focuses on two key steps: building positive relationships with difficult students, and guiding students toward more constructive behavior. Teachers can use this resource to turn their students lives around, reduce their own stress, and increase their professional confidence. This resource shows teachers how to: - Rebuild broken trust and develop positive relationships with even the most challenging students. - Increase...
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
2nd ed.
Physical Desc
xvi, 319 pages ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"Developed and tested in the classroom, Beyond Behavior Management helps you guide young children's behavior by helping them build essential life skills: collaboration, adaptability, attachment, self-regulation, contribution, and belonging"--
Author
Series
Publisher
ASCD
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
47 pages ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Packed with ideas for both new and veteran teachers of K–8 students, this book touches on a variety of topics that are especially relevant to the first week of school. The author provides critical information that includes arranging and navigating the classroom, setting basic expectations, communicating routines, and understanding your students' needs. Plus, you'll see how these efforts actually work in the classroom as the author shares experiences,...
Author
Publisher
ASCD
Pub. Date
©2010.
Physical Desc
xxii, 159 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
The authors of Connecting Teachers, Students, and Standards provide a comprehensive framework for reaching and teaching English language learners, students from culturally diverse backgrounds, and students with disabilities.
Author
Pub. Date
1996
Physical Desc
xvi, 166 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
What is most remarkable about the assortment of discipline programs on the market today is the number of fundamental assumptions they seem to share. Some may advocate the use of carrots rather than sticks; some may refer to punishments as "logical consequences." But virtually all take for granted that the teacher must be in control of the classroom, and that what we need are strategies to get students to comply with the adult's expectations. Alfie...
Author
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
xxi, 196 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
How does the home culture of Latino immigrant students differ from the "mainstream" culture of U.S. schools? Why is it important for teachers to understand the differences? How can educators take advantage of students' cultural traits to improve classroom management, student performance, and school-parent relations? Carrie Rothstein-Fisch and Elise Trumbull answer these and many other questions by drawing on the experience and collective wisdom of...