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Improve student behavior and motivation with this comprehensive resource
Discipline in the Secondary Classroom: A Positive Approach to Behavior Management, 4th Edition is an insightful treatment of the always-challenging topic of discipline in the high school classroom. The newly revised edition of the book incorporates a renewed focus on classroom management plans, handling the use and misuse of electronic devices in the classroom, and adapting instruction for a virtual classroom setting. Discipline in the Secondary Classroom discusses other issues crucial to the successful management of secondary classrooms and include:
* How behavior is learned
* Managing student work
* Managing the use of technology and electronic devices in the classroom
* Active engagement strategies for teacher-directed instruction (both the physical classroom and the virtual classroom)
* Corrective strategies for misbehavior and inattention
* Maintaining a Cycle of Continuous Improvement to be a better teacher each year
Perfect for grade 9 to 12 classroom teachers and educational administrators--including principals, assistant principals, staff development professionals, and consultants-- Discipline in the Secondary Classroom constitutes an indispensable resource for anyone aiming to achieve a civil, safe, and fair classroom environment.
List of contents
The Authors
Acknowledgments
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Section One: Overview of the DSC Approach
Chapter 1: Develop a Clear Vision for Your Class and Your Classroom Management Approach
Section Two: Preparing Your Classroom Management Plan
Chapter 2: Structure for Success (Behavioral Decisions)
Chapter 3: Structure for Success (Instructional Decisions)
Chapter 4: Teach Students to Meet Expectations
Chapter 5: Observe: Use Data to Monitor and Adjust Your Management Plan
Chapter 6: Interact Positively (Build Positive Relationships with Students and Provide Positive Feedback)
Chapter 7: Interact Positively (Motivational Strategies and Systems)
Chapter 8: Correct Misbehavior Fluently
Section Three: Implementing, Sustaining, and Refining Your Classroom Management Plan
Chapter 9: Launch
Chapter 10: Maintain a Cycle of Continuous Improvement
Section Four: Implementing DSC in Virtual Learning Environments
Chapter 11: DSC in the Virtual Setting
References
Name Index
Subject Index
About the author
Randall Sprick, is Director of Safe & Civil Schools, a consulting company that provides in-service throughout the United States. He has worked as a paraprofessional, teacher, and teacher trainer at the elementary and secondary levels.
Jessica Sprick is a consultant and presenter with Safe & Civil Schools with a focus on absenteeism prevention and intervention. She is an author for Ancora Publishing and ASCD.
Cristy Coughlin, is a school psychologist, researcher, and author with Ancora Publishing with interests in behavioral intervention, prevention, and assessment.
Jacob Edwards is a consultant and trainer for Safe & Civil Schools. He spent twelve years serving as a teacher and administrator in middle and high schools across a variety of socio economic contexts.
Summary
Improve student behavior and motivation with this comprehensive resource
Discipline in the Secondary Classroom: A Positive Approach to Behavior Management, 4th Edition is an insightful treatment of the always-challenging topic of discipline in the high school classroom. The newly revised edition of the book incorporates a renewed focus on classroom management plans, handling the use and misuse of electronic devices in the classroom, and adapting instruction for a virtual classroom setting. Discipline in the Secondary Classroom discusses other issues crucial to the successful management of secondary classrooms and include:
* How behavior is learned
* Managing student work
* Managing the use of technology and electronic devices in the classroom
* Active engagement strategies for teacher-directed instruction (both the physical classroom and the virtual classroom)
* Corrective strategies for misbehavior and inattention
* Maintaining a Cycle of Continuous Improvement to be a better teacher each year
Perfect for grade 9 to 12 classroom teachers and educational administrators--including principals, assistant principals, staff development professionals, and consultants-- Discipline in the Secondary Classroom constitutes an indispensable resource for anyone aiming to achieve a civil, safe, and fair classroom environment.
