Comprehensive Classroom Management: Creating Communities of Support and Solving Problems - Softcover

Vern Jones; Louise S. Jones

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9780205271078: Comprehensive Classroom Management: Creating Communities of Support and Solving Problems

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205271073 ISBN 13: 9780205271078

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, 1997

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Prevent Problems And Respond To Behavior Problems With This Essential Classroom Management Resource!
-- Highly practical with real-life example, vignettes, case studies, and activities.
-- Addresses both the whys and hows of behavior problems and
-- Student-centered emphasis on treating students with respect and empowering

Classroom management is the number one concern of all new teachers. Faced with large classes, increased numbers of students who arrive at school emotionally stressed, and classes in which students abilities vary widely, teachers are experiencing a heightened need for increased effectiveness in motivating and managing students. The movement toward increased inclusion of students with disabilities has intensified teachers needs in this area.

The authors of this book draw on many years of school experience to present practical methods for creating a positive learning environment, working with behavior problems and other challenges in the classroom. This book emphasizes real situations with the intent of helping the reader learn the principles behind problem-solving similar situations.

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Key Benefit: Classroom management is the number one concern of all new teachers. Faced with large classes, increased numbers of students who arrive at school emotionally stressed, and classes in which students abilities vary widely, teachers are experiencing a heightened need for increased effectiveness in motivating and managing students. The movement toward increased inclusion of students with disabilities has intensified teachers needs in this area. Key Topics: The authors of this book draw on many years of school experience to present practical methods for creating a positive learning environment, working with behavior problems, and other challenges in the classroom. This book emphasizes real situations with the intent of helping the reader learn the principles behind problem-solving similar situations. Market: An ideal reference for new or experienced teachers faced with the challenges of today's changing schools. Also a good resource for school administrators.

About the Author:

Vern Jones is the curernt Chair of the Education Department at Lewis & Clark College Graduate School of Education and Counseling. He has experience as a junior high school teacher of students with emotional and behavior problems, a junior high school vice principal, and a district resource coordinator for students with emotional and behavior disorders. From 1986 to 1989, Vern was co-chair of the American Educational Research Association's special interest group on classroom management. He has served as a scholar in residence in the department of education at Western Michigan State University, visited California State University at Riverside as a Distinguished Scholar, given the centennial address for the University of Idaho School of Education, and served as a distinguished lecture series presenter at Hastings College in Nebraska. In 1990, he won the Burlington Northern Award as Graduate School Teacher of the Year at Lewis & Clark College. He has given keynote addresses at state conferences in over ten states and consulted with school districts and staff in over 25 states.

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