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In this book, you will learn how practicing teachers in diverse school and classroom contexts have implemented successful strategies to create and maintain a positive classroom climate that enables ALL students to thrive.
This award-winning book explores thinking about teaching and learning as an educative process. It is about creating a positive learning environment for all students and is different from most other books on such a topic. It is written by three experienced teachers who as academics, in the pursuit of evidence-based practice, have progressed research and teaching in special education, educational psychology and leadership. To breathe life into what is too often presented as dry theory, they share a narrative of their working experiences.
How do you create a learning environment that’s productive; one where students are engaged, learning and happy? And how do you ensure that inappropriate behaviours are kept to a minimum? The second edition of Positive Learning Environments: Creating and Maintaining Productive Classrooms introduces the key concepts teachers need to know to create and maintain their classroom as a positive learning environment. It begins by introducing four essential components that are the cornerstones of creating a positive, productive learning environment. These positive practices set readers on the pathway to success and help them establish classrooms that recognise and encourage appropriate behaviours while reducing the probability of inappropriate behaviours. It then examines in turn each of the four main groups of evidence-based approaches to managing student behaviour: behavioural, cognitive behavioural, psychoeducational and social justice approaches. For each it discusses the theories that inform them, their practical applications for fostering appropriate behaviours and also when and how to use them to proactively intervene, if necessary. By the end, readers are empowered to select appropriate theories, approaches and strategies and bring these together to develop their individualised classroom management plan: one that suits their own theoretical beliefs, professional philosophy and teaching style. Premium online teaching and learning tools are available on the MindTap platform. Learn more about the online tools cengage.com.au/mindtap
Deals with management of student conduct in the classroom, which is the number one area of concern for many teachers. This book includes discussions and real-life cases with reference to the influence of Chinese culture on Hong Kong classrooms. It covers topics such as managing behaviour, establishing classroom rules, and conveying authority.
In this book, [the authors share] practical, research-based ideas on how to create a more positive and meaningful environment for learning as well as ideas for teaching students to be more responsible. /// There are 2 broad and related themes that serve as the foundation for the suggestions in this book. First, teachers can create meaningful and positive classroom learning environments by using teaching strategies that meet students' basic affective/motivation needs. Second, teachers can create more responsible students by using student-directed form of discipline that teaches them how to make better choices. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2009 APA, all rights reserved).
A comprehensive, practical, evidence-based guide to preventing and responding to challenging behavior, creating a caring, positive classroom environment, and to effective teaching practices that fosters learning and self-regulation for all students.
The middle years of learning are increasingly recognised as one of the most challenging yet opportune periods for growth and development. Based on the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework, this book will equip educators with the appropriate knowledge, skills and strategies to support learners in maximising their educational success, managing emotional issues and making a successful transition to adulthood. Part A outlines the principles of the PBS framework, defines key characteristics of middle-years learners and provides insight from neuroscience into the nature of the adolescent brain. This section also looks at the importance of listening to the student voice, highlights issues that can arise during the transition into the middle years of schooling, and discusses the use of evidence-based PBS practices to encourage engagement and establish clear behavioural expectations with learners. Part B focuses on the practical aspects of implementing universal PBS strategies in the classroom, including developing strong and effective relationships with students, promoting school connectedness and supporting self-regulation. Part C examines more focused and intensive interventions, and provides strategies for working with students experiencing stress, anxiety and bullying. Finally, Part D discusses ways to support a range of perspectives and experiences in the middle-years, including trauma-affected students, ethnic and cultural diversity and students on the autism spectrum, as well as ways to use ICT to re-engage vulnerable students. This is an essential reference for both primary and secondary educators, revealing how PBS strategies can play a profound role in positively transforming classroom behaviour.
Looking for a simple tool to share the asset message with teachers? This new booklet introduces the Developmental Assets to teachers then encourages them to foster all eight of the asset categories in their students through day-to-day classroom interactions. It’s loaded with easy ways for teachers to build assets through tips on building relationships with young people, creating a positive classroom environment, and infusing assets into their existing practices. Teachers of all content areas can also use Your Classroom in advisor or other relationship-building roles—even in their interactions with parents. Sold in packs of 20 so every teacher in your school can have one handy.
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Student chaos in your classroom? This is how you avoid this energy robber in the school day! Do you know it? - Your class is getting louder? - Don't know what to do when a kid misbehaves? - Or are you struggling with other discipline issues with difficult students (e.g., persistent conflict, aggression)? These stressful classroom problems wear on the nerves and can even dent self-confidence. Well-meaning tips like "You need to be stricter" or "Prepare your lessons better" expose themselves as dead ends in the everyday madness of school when the class gets out of hand again. Surely you've already noticed that detention threats and classic behavioral tactics (as becoming louder and louder by yourself) only help in the short term. So it's not just newcomers to the profession who ask: How can I prevent classroom disruptions and bring tense situations that threaten to escalate back under my control - together with students? The good news is: There are many great tricks and tools one can use in ANY classroom setting - so students want to behave. The secret of cooperative students: How you can achieve stress-free lessons with a respectful learning climate This quick and easy to read guide brings light into the darkness: You will learn clear strategies to create a true classroom community, immediately applicable tips how you can prevent classroom disruptions and effectively respond to conflicts of all kinds. You can integrate all the insights gained into your teaching design with little or no preparation. The benefits of this improvement: - Instead of loud chaos & jangled nerves, finally teach stress-free & calm. - Improve the atmosphere of your classroom - Build relationships with the class characterized by respect, but also sympathy, so that your students enjoy coming to your classes. - Maximize class time so your students learn best with you Especially important: All strategies are easy-to-use and effective. As a summary, learn the 10 golden rules of restorative practices that really help in the long run! After all, who wants to burn out in a stressful school day? A must for every student teacher! You'll love teaching even more! Buy this book now and take classroom management in 5 steps to a new level!
