‘The content is crucial for classroom teachers who want to help children learn alternatives to aggression. The authors don′t just ′talk the talk, ′ they ′walk the walk.′’
—Deborah Alexander-Davis
Educational Consultant
‘The authors provide a clear rationale for teaching values and behaviors that can go a long way toward building learning communities.’
—Barbara K. Given, Codirector, Adolescent and Adult Learning Research Center
George Mason University
Use these innovative strategies and provide positive role models for classroom and schoolwide behavior!
From the authors of the Discipline with Dignity series, this practical resource offers the best motivational practices that make difficult students want to behave. This book emphasizes specific things to say and do to stop most problems before they start and how to handle disruptive student incidents without losing your dignity or attacking theirs. Teachers, administrators and counselors will find guidance for:
- Teaching conflict resolution and anger management
- Ending complaints of ‘That′s not fair’
- Stopping power struggles
- Helping students prevent and respond to bullying
- Developing effective school rules and consequences
This invaluable resource is ideal for educators dedicated to creating and sustaining safe, stable school environments where learning can flourish.
Tabella dei contenuti
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction
1. The Problem of Harmful Aggression
2. Attitudes, Beliefs, and Principles for Educators
3. Why Kids Misbehave and What to Do About It
4. Fair Versus Equal
5. Classroom Strategies for the Teacher
6. Developing Effective Rules
7. Handling Power Struggles Effectively
8. Strategies for Teaching Students to Handle Conflict Effectively
9. Helping Students Handle Bullying
Conclusion
References
Index
Circa l’autore
Dr. Allen Mendler is an educator, school psychologist, behavior and classroom management expert, and parent of three children. He has worked extensively with children of all ages in regular education and special education settings. He has consulted to many schools on the topics of discipline, behavior, and classroom management. He has also consulted at day and residential centers, and has done extensive work with youth in juvenile detention. Dr. Mendler′s emphasis is on developing effective frameworks and strategies for educators to manage behavior and classrooms. He is an expert at helping youth professionals, teachers, administrators, and parents help difficult youth succeed. As one of the internationally acclaimed authors of the book Discipline with Dignity, Dr. Mendler has given many workshops and seminars to professionals and parents. His behavior management philosophy is highly acclaimed, and Dr. Mendler is in demand as a motivational speaker and trainer by schools all over the world. He is the author or co-author of many books including:What Do I Do When?Power Struggles: Successful Techniques for Educators Motivating Students Who Don′t Care Connecting with Students Discipline with Dignity for Challenging Youth Dr. Mendler′s most recent book, Just in Time, provides practical easy-to-read tips and specific methods for preventing discipline problems. His articles have appeared in many journals including Educational Leadership, Kappan, Learning, Reclaiming Children and Youth, and Reaching Today′s Youth. Dr. Mendler has been recognized for his distinguished teaching in the areas of discipline, behavior, and classroom management by the Bureau of Education and Research, and was a recipient of the coveted Crazy Horse Award for having made outstanding contributions to discouraged youth. Dr. Mendler lives with his wife Barbara and his daughter Lisa in Rochester N.Y.
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