Improve student behavior and motivation with this comprehensive resource
Discipline in the Secondary Classroom: A Positive Approach to Behavior Management, 4th Edition is an insightful treatment of the always-challenging topic of discipline in the high school classroom. The newly revised edition of the book incorporates a renewed focus on classroom management plans, handling the use and misuse of electronic devices in the classroom, and adapting instruction for a virtual classroom setting. Discipline in the Secondary Classroom discusses other issues crucial to the successful management of secondary classrooms and include:
• How behavior is learned
• Managing student work
• Managing the use of technology and electronic devices in the classroom
• Active engagement strategies for teacher-directed instruction (both the physical classroom and the virtual classroom)
• Corrective strategies for misbehavior and inattention
• Maintaining a Cycle of Continuous Improvement to be a better teacher each year
Perfect for grade 9 to 12 classroom teachers and educational administrators—including principals, assistant principals, staff development professionals, and consultants— Discipline in the Secondary Classroom constitutes an indispensable resource for anyone aiming to achieve a civil, safe, and fair classroom environment.
By:
Randall S. Sprick,
Jessica Sprick,
Cristy Coughlin,
Jacob Edwards
Imprint: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 4th edition
Dimensions:
Height: 274mm,
Width: 216mm,
Spine: 31mm
Weight: 1.066kg
ISBN: 9781119651819
ISBN 10: 1119651816
Pages: 560
Publication Date: 09 July 2021
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
The Authors Acknowledgments Foreword Preface Introduction Section One: Overview of the DSC Approach Chapter 1: Develop a Clear Vision for Your Class and Your Classroom Management Approach Section Two: Preparing Your Classroom Management Plan Chapter 2: Structure for Success (Behavioral Decisions) Chapter 3: Structure for Success (Instructional Decisions) Chapter 4: Teach Students to Meet Expectations Chapter 5: Observe: Use Data to Monitor and Adjust Your Management Plan Chapter 6: Interact Positively (Build Positive Relationships with Students and Provide Positive Feedback) Chapter 7: Interact Positively (Motivational Strategies and Systems) Chapter 8: Correct Misbehavior Fluently Section Three: Implementing, Sustaining, and Refining Your Classroom Management Plan Chapter 9: Launch Chapter 10: Maintain a Cycle of Continuous Improvement Section Four: Implementing DSC in Virtual Learning Environments Chapter 11: DSC in the Virtual Setting References Name Index Subject Index
Randall Sprick, is Director of Safe & Civil Schools, a consulting company that provides in-service throughout the United States. He has worked as a paraprofessional, teacher, and teacher trainer at the elementary and secondary levels. Jessica Sprick is a consultant and presenter with Safe & Civil Schools with a focus on absenteeism prevention and intervention. She is an author for Ancora Publishing and ASCD. Cristy Coughlin, is a school psychologist, researcher, and author with Ancora Publishing with interests in behavioral intervention, prevention, and assessment. Jacob Edwards is a consultant and trainer for Safe & Civil Schools. He spent twelve years serving as a teacher and administrator in middle and high schools across a variety of socio economic contexts.