Author: Mackenzie, Robert J.

Price: $24.48

Category:Schools & Teaching
Publication Date:2003-04-22T00:00:01Z
Pages:368
Binding:Paperback
ISBN:10:0761516751
ISBN:13:9780761516750
Disruptive behavior and lack of discipline are the most serious problems facing teachers today and are the main reason for the highattrition rate in the profession. SETTING LIMITS IN THE CLASSROOM, REVISED offers proven techniques and sure-fire methods thatwork with children of all ages and temperaments. Teachers will be able to say good-bye to all the ineffective methods that wear them downand get them nowhere-no more reasoning, explaining, lectures or threats after learning the author's clear, easy-to-use approach. Thiscompletely updated and revised edition offers special tools for handling the "strong-willed" 10% of students who cause 90% of classroomproblems.Teachers of all grades will learn how to:* Set clear, firm limits in the classroom* Eliminate power struggles before they begin and handle disruptions quickly* Establish a climate of cooperation and respect* Support classroom rules with effective consequences* Use the encouragement process and avoid discouraging messages* Manage hyperactive and inattentive students* Conduct proactive, focused parent conferences