The Caring Teacher's Guide to Discipline: Helping Students Learn Self-Control, Responsibility, and Respect, K-6 (Hardback)

Marilyn E. Gootman (author)

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Hardback 224 Pages / Published: 04/09/2008

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Synopsis

In the third edition of this bestseller you will learn strategies to help students to do the right thing. With this insightful and important work, teachers can acquire the skills they need to help students practice self-control, solve problems, use good judgment, and correct their own misbehaviour.

You'll learn strategies to:

Give students realistic expectations and establish rules for behavior

Prevent and resolve misunderstandings using open communication

Deal with anger (yours and your students')

Develop and use problem-solving techniques

Create effective partnerships with parents

Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc
ISBN: 9781412962834
Number of pages: 224
Weight: 620 g
Dimensions: 254 x 177 x 20 mm
Edition: 3rd Revised edition

MEDIA REVIEWS

"What a fresh approach to classroom management! The problem-solving approach makes so much sense if you want a friendly, caring, and safe classroom. Examples in the book illustrate ways to navigate the difficult behaviors that create barriers to learning." -- Jennifer Lee Kumnick, School Social Worker
"Marilyn Gootman's work shines as a clear, research-based framework for how teachers can establish caring, respectful classroom communities as illustrated by real teachers' experiences. Beginning teachers will be inspired, and experienced teachers will be challenged." -- Claire E. Hamilton, Professor of Education
"The prolific examples contribute to a better understanding of classroom behavior and control. Easy to follow and an enjoyable read." -- Jerome I. Leventhal, Professor Emeritus