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A practical guide to what can be accomplished utilizing the technical aspects of Classroom Management, this invaluable resource will not only help educators learn how to build positive classroom communities, but also outline methods for involving students in the creation of their learning environment. The Sixth Edition has been updated to include a new chapter on communication skills for teaching, incorporated classroom case studies in each chapter, and includes updates using the latest management research in several chapters.
Paul Burden is the author of Classroom Management: Creating a Successful K-12 Learning Community, 6th Edition, published by Wiley.
About the Author ix
Preface xi
Standards xv
1 Understanding Management and Discipline in the Classroom 1
What Is Classroom Management? 2
A Community of Learners 7
Understanding Misbehavior 9
Principles for Working with Students and Preventing Misbehavior 13
Major Concepts 14
Discussion/Reflective Questions 15
Suggested Activities 15
Further Reading 15
2 Models of Discipline 17
The Degree of Control 19
Low Teacher Control Approaches 21
Medium Teacher Control Approaches 26
High Teacher Control Approaches 31
Determining Your Management Plan 37
Major Concepts 39
Discussion/Reflective Questions 40
Suggested Activities 40
Further Reading 40
3 Preparing for the School Year 41
Preparing for the School Year 42
Organizing Your Classroom and Materials 55
Major Concepts 60
Discussion/Reflective Questions 61
Suggested Activities 61
Further Reading 61
4 Choosing Rules and Procedures 63
Rules in the Classroom 65
Procedures in the Classroom 71
Helping Students Assume Responsibility for Their Behavior 75
Major Concepts 77
Discussion/Reflective Questions 77
Suggested Activities 77
Further Reading 78
5 Maintaining Appropriate Student Behavior 79
Building Positive Teacher–Student Relationships 80
Having a Mental Set for Management 85
Managing Whole-Group Instruction 87
Maintaining Student Attention and Involvement 89
Improving Classroom Climate with Reinforcers 93
Major Concepts 96
Discussion/Reflective Questions 96
Suggested Activities 96
Further Reading 96
6 Communication Skills for Teaching 97
The Power of Language 98
General Guidelines for Teacher Language 99
Communicating Firm Limits for Behavior 101
Using Supportive Language 103
Listening 105
Using Nonverbal Communication 108
Major Concepts 110
Discussion/Reflection Questions 110
Suggested Activities 111
Further Reading 111
7 Knowing Your Diverse Students 113
Classroom Management Implications for Diverse Classrooms 115
Sources of Student Diversity 115
Creating a Responsive Classroom 127
Getting to Know Your Students 132
Major Concepts 134
Discussion/Reflective Questions 134
Suggested Activities 135
Further Reading 135
8 Planning and Conducting Instruction 137
Planning Decisions Affect Behavior Management 138
Managing Lesson Delivery 146
Managing Student Work 156
Major Concepts 160
Discussion/Reflective Questions 160
Suggested Activities 161
Further Reading 161
9 Responding to Inappropriate Behavior 163
A Three-Step Response Plan 164
Cautions and Guidelines 173
Dealing with Chronic Misbehaviors 176
Bullying 180
Major Concepts 183
Discussion/Reflective Questions 184
Suggested Activities 184
Further Reading 184
10 Dealing with Challenging or Violent Students 185
Understanding Challenging and Violent Students 186
Planning to Work with Challenging and Violent Students 190
Teaching Students Alternatives to Disruption and Violence 192
Responding to Disruptive or Violent Behavior 197
Major Concepts 205
Discussion/Reflective Questions 205
Suggested Activities 205
Further Reading 206
11 Collaborating with Colleagues and Families 207
Working with Colleagues 208
Working with Families 213
Contacting and Communicating with Families 218
Major Concepts 230
Discussion/Reflective Questions 231
Suggested Activities 231
Further Reading 231
References and Further Readings 233
Name Index 243
Subject Index 249
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