tested techniques and guidelines for maintaining control and order
in the classroom. These have been developed and refined in the
crucible of the modern classroom by teachers just like yourself and
are ready to help you solve problems and create the disciplined
environment that students and teachers need for effective
learning.
For easy use, all materials are printed in a special binding that
folds flat for photocopying of the many forms, fact sheets and
awards included, and are organized into five sections:
I. TECHNIQUES & GUIDELINES FOR DEALING WITH 50 SCHOOL
DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS provides over 150 specific ways to solve the
various classroom management and control problems all teachers
face, such as back-talking, student disputes, bullying, sexual
harassment, theft, tardiness and truancy, incomplete homework,
cheating, inattention, and vandalism. A few examples are The
Swearing Stopper ... Five Ways to Quiet the Class Quickly ... The
Behavior Control Ticket ... Hallway and Washroom Problem Solvers
... 18 Ways to Prevent Theft in School ... and What to Do When You
Are Physically Attacked by a Student.
II. PROBLEM-SOLVING MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES THAT KEEP STUDENTS ON
TASK features over 40 techniques to assure a smooth-running
classroom where discipline problems are at a minimum. Examples
include The Class Parts Manager, a way to minimize the problem of
students who come to class unprepared ... The Job Jar, a quick,
constructive time-filler for students who finish work early ... and
The Instant Newspaper Assignment, a technique to keep students
working on task with high-interest, motivating topics.
III. POSITIVE FEELINGS & CREATIVE IDEAS gives you nearly 65
ways to use positive feedback as a means of regulating behavior,
including techniques such as Round 2-U, a way to deal with students
who are continually late handing in assignments ... Earned
Five-Minute Free-Time Cards ... and Positive Speak, an uplifting,
affirmative approach that can have a tremendous effect on a student
s academic performance.
IV. CONCEPTS THAT PROTECT & TECHNIQUES THAT HELP offers scores
of solid ideas that protect teachers, as well as students, in the
ongoing classroom. The Sitting Teddy, for example, is a great idea
for younger children who are afraid to ask to go to the restroom.
50 Strategies and Survival Guidelines for the First-Year Teacher is
packed with sage advice for the beginner. Up-Front Assignment Chart
facilitates student ownership of assignments. And Portfolios or
Document Folders helps students keep their work organized.
V. SPEAK EASY -- THE COMMUNICATION SECTION presents dozens of
techniques and materials to facilitate communication with students
as well as parents, colleagues and administrators, including 50
Communication Tips for Teachers ... Teacher-to-Parent Communication
Form ... The Report Card Memo ... Two Daily Notice or Bulletin
Systems for Quick Communication ... The Comprehensive Contract ...
and many more.
In the author s words, "CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE PROBLEM SOLVER is a
100 percent benefit for teachers. Ideas in this resource help to
create the disciplined environment we all need. The techniques,
strategies, and concepts were chosen because they were very
practical. They are easy to use and are low cost. Some have great
detail, others are simple, but they all have one thing in common --
they work!"
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