1-2-3 Magic For Teachers: Effective Classroom Disciplines Pre-k Through Grade 8

1-2-3 Magic For Teachers: Effective Classroom Disciplines Pre-k Through Grade 8

Many teachers receive little or no formal training in classroom discipline and classroom management. Yet experienced educators will tell you it only takes a few unruly students to ruin a whole year. This book explains in straightforward language exactly how teachers can establish and maintain reasonable control of their classrooms. Teachers will learn: An extremely simple method for eliminating disruptive behaviour; How to encourage and reinforce courteous classroom behaviour and constructive work habits; How to understand the effects of your personality on your teaching; How to effectively manage transition times; Successful methods for handling assemblies, playground, lunchtime, fieldtrips and cleanup; Why many self-esteem programs are unrealistic and unhelpful; The ten things you do not want to know about self-esteem; How to communicate productively with parents. This book takes the guesswork out of classroom discipline. This enlightening program will provide teachers not only uninterrupted instructional flow, but also with peace of mind.