Setting Limits in the Classroom : How to Move Beyond the Dance of Discipline in Today's Classrooms

by MACKENZIE, ROBERT J.

• ISBN13: 9780761516750
• ISBN10: 0761516751
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2003-04-22
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press

Summary

Disruptive behavior and lack of discipline are the most serious problems facing teachers today and are the main reason for the highattrition rate in the profession. SETTING LIMITS IN THE CLASSROOM, REVISED offers proven techniques and sure-fire methods thatwork with children of all ages and temperaments. Teachers will be able to say good-bye to all the ineffective methods that wear them downand get them nowhere-no more reasoning, explaining, lectures or threats after learning the author's clear, easy-to-use approach. Thiscompletely updated and revised edition offers special tools for handling the "strong-willed" 10% of students who cause 90% of classroomproblems.Teachers of all grades will learn how to:* Set clear, firm limits in the classroom* Eliminate power struggles before they begin and handle disruptions quickly* Establish a climate of cooperation and respect* Support classroom rules with effective consequences* Use the encouragement process and avoid discouraging messages* Manage hyperactive and inattentive students* Conduct proactive, focused parent conferences

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Introduction	xi
Creating Structure That Works	1	(30)
How Teachers Teach Their Rules	31	(30)
How Children Learn Your Rules	61	(19)
The Classroom Dance of Ineffective Discipline	80	(22)
Are Your Limits Firm or Soft?	102	(20)
How to Be Clear with Your Words	122	(5)
Stopping Power Struggles Before They Begin	127	(23)
How to Support Your Rules with Consequences	150	(17)
Natural Consequences: Natural Learning Experiences	167	(8)
Logical Consequences: Structured Learning Experiences	175	(20)
Two-Stage Time-Out: A Stop Signal That Works	195	(20)
Managing Extreme Behavior	215	(8)
Using the Office for Back-Up Support	223	(13)
Inspiring Cooperation with Positive Motivation	236	(16)
PAT: A Motivational Gift That Keeps on Giving	252	(12)
Teaching Skills: Showing Them Works Best	264	(16)
Solving Problems with Homework	280	(27)
Developing a Schoolwide Guidance Plan	307	(16)
Appendix 1: Suggestions for Getting Started	323	(2)
Appendix 2: Teacher Study-Group Guide	325	(18)
Index	343