Common-Sense Classroom Management for Middle and High School Teachers [Paperback]

Covering more than 65 best practices for managing the typical school day, the authors use a straightforward format that features five steps or fewer for each strategy.Covering more than 65 best practices for managing the typical school day, the authors use a straightforward format that features five steps or fewer for each strategy. Excellent suggestions and tools will provide classroom teachers with strong skills to prepare them for the wonderful, yet never ending, challenges of teaching&. Great results will be felt every day! A must-read for all new teachers&. The humorous format, the practical ideas, and the range of topics covered reflect the strong teaching experiences of the authors&. A great book for any middle or high school teacher to read. Great, helpful hints on how to handle students in the classroom&. This book should be included as part of every new teachers core academic course readings. ...the positive, upbeat approach of the authors is highly commendable as something which works, now only in primary but also in secondary schools...The section on bullying is very practical.  It includes 4 clear signals for busy teachers.  This is worth a ton of theory on the root causes and psychology of the bully and is to be applauded. Foreword
Preface and Acknowledgments
About the Authors
1. Taking Care of Teacher Business
2. Creating a Positive Classroom Atmosphere
3. Working With Diverse Student and Family Populations
4. With-It-Ness
5. Transitioning
6. Taking Care of Classroom Business
7. Reinforcers and Consequences
8. Dealing With Challenging Students and Situations
Suggested Readings
Index