Bringing Joy Back into the Classroom, Grades K-up

by Brassell, Danny, Ph.D.; Oczkus, Lori, Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9781425807566
• ISBN10: 1425807569
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-09-01
• Publisher: Shell Education

Summary

This is a professional book aimed to motivate teachers to create a welcoming and challenging environment for their students. Told through a series of anecdotes and stories, this book reminds teachers of the intrinsic rewards of teaching (to teach children to love learning) and the powerful role they play as models in this endeavor.

Author Biography

Danny Brassell, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Teacher Education Department at California State University, Dominguez Hills. A former classroom teacher, Danny is a popular national presenter who speaks on topics ranging from literacy to motivation. He is the founder of The Lazy Readers' Book Club (www.lazyreaders.com) and has written over 40 articles for academic journals, magazines, and newspapers. Danny is the author of several books, including Comprehension That Works and A Baker's Dozen of Lessons Learned in the Teaching Trenches.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 5
Preface	p. 7
Introduction	p. 9
The Joy of Differentiated Instruction	p. 11
Why Is Differentiating Instruction Joyful?	p. 12
Eight Principles of a Differentiated Classroom	p. 13
Tricks of the Trade	p. 17
Organization of This Book	p. 18
Reflection Questions	p. 20
Physiological Needs	p. 21
Overview	p. 21
Fifteen Ways to Meet Your Physiological Needs	p. 21
Reflection Questions	p. 38
Safety Needs	p. 39
Overview	p. 39
Quick Strategies for Creating a Safe and Secure Physical Classroom Environment	p. 41
Fifteen Ways to Meet Your Safety Needs	p. 42
Reflection Questions	p. 62
Love and Belonging Needs	p. 63
Overview	p. 63
Readiness-based Adjustments	p. 65
Quick Strategies to Help Teachers Identify Students' Needs	p. 66
Fifteen Ways to Meet Your Love and Belonging Needs	p. 67
Reflection Questions	p. 85
Esteem Needs	p. 87
Overview	p. 87
Quick Strategies to Help Teachers Meet Students' Esteem Needs	p. 89
Fifteen Ways to Meet Your Self-Esteem Needs	p. 91
Reflection Questions	p. 109
Self-Actualization Needs	p. 111
Overview	p. 111
Quick Strategies for Promoting Self-Actualization	p. 113
Fifteen Ways to Meet Your Self-Actualization Needs	p. 117
Reflection Questions	p. 136
Conclusion	p. 137
Reflection Questions	p. 139
References	p. 141
Recommended Resources for Teachers	p. 145
Books and Articles	p. 146
Movies and Television	p. 147
Websites	p. 148
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