This surprising book, from a teacher who's taught over 7,000 children at every level of the public school system, is a complete course on classroom management. Whether you're interested in teaching, or have been teaching for some time and want to learn more, this clear, handy book is designed to quickly help you on the path to mastery. Take a deep breath and relax. We're going to clear away the smoke and find out what really works, and why, and let you unleash that great teacher inside.- It shows 53 effective ways to talk, so you can manage your students more easily and effectively, and watch as they learn and improve.- It contains 56 habits of effective teachers; things teachers do every day to make their lives and the lives of their students that little bit easier. You read that right. Over a hundred ways of talking and acting to help you become more settled and more effective as a teacher. And that's just chapters 8 and 9.- It explains some surprising and profound theories, and because it's designed by a teacher, for teachers (who never have enough time), theories are explained quickly and clearly, giving a solid understanding of why some things work well, which means you'll know how to react quickly and easily to a wide range of situations. There are useful core theories, and also some more advanced ideas that people who've been teaching for a while may find surprising.- There's detailed guidance on procedures to make your classroom run more smoothly, which means you'll be able to run things faster and easier, making your life easier, and giving the students more time to learn.- There are chapters on misbehavior, building rules, procedures, and class and school culture so that misbehavior doesn't happen in the first place, which means you'll have a happier time in school, and so will the kids, as you watch them develop on the path to becoming successful adults.