Classroom Management

The new edition of this book provides more explicit, detailed, and vivid examples, as well as in–depth descriptions of actual situations. The text provides more information about differences in handling issues for the elementary, middle, and secondary grades along with specific examples and descriptions for various grade levels. New to this edition are sections on professional teaching standards that relate to classroom management and discipline, along with research on classroom management as it relates to effective teaching.

Chapter 1: Understanding Management and Discipline in the Classroom

Chapter 2: Models of Discipline

Chapter 3: Preparing for the School Year

Chapter 4: Choosing Rules and Procedures

Chapter 5: Maintaining Appropriate Student Behavior

Chapter 6: Communication Skills for Teaching

Chapter 7: Motivating Students to Learn

Chapter 8: Knowing Your Diverse Students

Chapter 9: Helping Students with Special Needs

Chapter 10: Planning and Conducting Instruction

Chapter 11: Responding to Inappropriate Behavior

Chapter 12: Dealing with Challenging or Violent Students

Chapter 13: Collaborating with Colleagues and Families