Proactive Classroom Management, K-8: A Practical Guide to Empower Students and Teachers

by Louis G. Denti

Overview

77 practical activities that reinforce positive behavior

Every teacher dreams of the perfect, well-behaved class, but the reality can be quite different. On those less-than-perfect days, having a system in place helps you and your students stay on track. This gold mine of teacher-developed and -approved strategies goes beyond classroom management theory and gives you ready-to-use tools that not only encourage positive behavior, but also empower students to take responsibility for their behavior.

This book is organized into two sections: the first provides general classroom operating principles for maintaining control of the classroom and for helping teachers with day-to-day classroom management; and the second is chock full of teacher-friendly activities to promote an enhanced classroom environment. Excellent for all students, these strategies will help you:

• Improve your teaching and classroom management skills
• Enhance your knowledge base
• Maintain a positive attitude so that you can be proactive rather than reactive

Also included are a quick-glance chart that groups the activities by appropriate grade level and checklists for classroom procedures and routines, teacher classroom management, and self- evaluation. Are you ready to get started? Let these "best of the best" activities lead the way!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781452283975
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	01/24/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Dr. Louis Denti, a former special educator and administrator, is currently the Lawton Love Distinguished Professor of Special Education and Director of the Center for Reading Diagnosis and Instruction at California State University, Monterey Bay. His research focuses on student behavior, special education, inclusion, and literacy.

Lou has dedicated his life to helping those who struggle to learn. Educators across the country have benefited from his research, publications and presentations. In 2009 he delivered the keynote address at the annual meeting of the Ohio School Speech Pathology and Educational Audiology Consortium and received the organization′s Annie Glenn National Leadership Award. The award is named for Annie Glenn, wife of former astronaut and Senator John Glenn, and an adjunct professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Science at Ohio State University.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Preface
Quick Glance
Part 1: Proactive Teaching and Student Empowerment
1. Proactive Teaching
2. Boundaries
3. Teacher Self-Esteem
4. Teaching and Rewarding Responsible Behavior
5. Responsible Instruction
6: Nine Features of Effective Classroom Management
The IeAM System
Data Collection
Classsroom Procedures and Routines Checklist
Teacher Classroom Management Self-Check
School Behavior Checklist
Class Meeting
Cooperative/Collaborative Learning
Conflict Resolution
Classroom Manager Roles
Part 2: Activities to Promote Positive Classroom and Student Behavior
Website Resources
Appendix

Editorial Reviews

"This book will show teachers how to empower their students to become lifelong learners, and capable adults with the best possible future. "

Renee Peoples

"This book is well researched and has a good variety of strategies that are clearly written and can be implemented easily. "

 

Sandi Phair

"A child-centric toolbox for educators wanting to empower students, manage behavior, and get to the important task of delivering quality instruction. "

Darron Laughland

"This book is practical, easy to read, and focused on the ‘real’ world of the classroom. The author recognizes that teachers have different teaching styles and allows them to choose what will work with their personality. "

Donna Adkins

"This text offers all sorts of practical ways to promote student well-being and learning. "

Sandra Moore