Classroom Management : A Proactive Approach

by Henley, Martin R.

• ISBN13: 9780130932990
• ISBN10: 013093299X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

This comprehensive book provides teachers with practical strategies in managing classroom behavior based on theories of human behavior. It also provides a functional approach to classroom management and is based on practical strategies organized around specific issues teachers might encounter. Classroom Management: A Proactive Approach is based on three basic principles-classrooms should be learning communities, many behaviors can be prevented, and teacher interventions should promote positive change in classroom behavior.General K-12 Teachers and Special Educators.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Proactive Classroom Management	2	(24)
Introduction	4	(1)
The Purpose of Education	5	(1)
Classroom Management and Achievement	6	(1)
Theories, Models, and Ecology	7	(3)
Theories	7	(1)
Models	8	(1)
An Interactional Perspective	8	(1)
Classroom Ecology	9	(1)
Structure, Instruction, and Discipline	10	(2)
Structure	10	(1)
Instruction	10	(1)
Discipline	11	(1)
The Beginning Teacher	12	(1)
School Disciplinary Concerns	12	(2)
School Violence	14	(1)
Environmental Influences on Behavior	15	(3)
Proactive Classroom Management	18	(4)
Can-Do Attitude	19	(1)
Turnaround Teachers	20	(1)
Accept-No-Excuses Motto	21	(1)
Textbook Organization	22	(2)
Part I: Community	22	(1)
Part II: Prevention	23	(1)
Part III: Positive Behavioral Supports	23	(1)
Summary	24	(1)
What You Should Know	24	(1)
Applying the Concepts	25	(1)
Part I Community	26	(92)
Creating a Nurturing Classroom Climate	28	(30)
Introduction	30	(1)
The Classroom Experience	30	(1)
Classroom Management Qualities	31	(5)
Proactive Teachers Are Reflective	31	(1)
Proactive Teachers Have High Expectations	32	(2)
Proactive Teachers Are Problem Solvers	34	(2)
Four Myths About Classroom Management	36	(5)
Myth One: A Well-Managed Classroom Is a Quiet Classroom	36	(1)
Myth Two: Students Are the Most Common Cause of Classroom Disciplinary Problems	37	(1)
Myth Three: Punishment Is an Effective Method for Changing Student Behavior	38	(1)
Myth Four: Students with Emotional Problems Are in Special Education Programs	39	(2)
The Organizational Nature of School	41	(1)
Classroom ``Control''	41	(1)
Responsible Behavior	42	(1)
Democratic Values	43	(3)
Choice, Not License	44	(2)
The Classroom Community	46	(4)
Improved Productivity	46	(1)
Improved Behavior	47	(2)
Improved Citizenship	49	(1)
Classroom Space	50	(1)
Classroom Resources	51	(1)
Classroom Routines	52	(3)
Movement and Transitions	53	(2)
Summary	55	(1)
What You Should Know	55	(1)
Applying the Concepts	56	(2)
Building a Classroom Community	58	(28)
Introduction	60	(1)
Elements of Community	60	(13)
Empowerment	61	(4)
Belonging	65	(7)
Cooperation	72	(1)
Community in Action: Model School Programs	73	(10)
Places	73	(2)
Programs	75	(2)
Procedures	77	(3)
People as Partners	80	(3)
Summary	83	(1)
What You Should Know	83	(1)
Applying the Concepts	84	(2)
Developing Positive Student--Teacher Relationships	86	(32)
Introduction	88	(1)
Establishing Trust	88	(1)
Creating a Nurturing Environment	89	(1)
Knowing Your Students	90	(2)
Demographics	91	(1)
Connecting with Students' Lives Outside School	92	(1)
Advocating for Youths	93	(2)
Understanding Developmental Needs	95	(4)
Socioemotional Development	96	(1)
Cognitive Development	97	(2)
Student-Centered Perspective	99	(1)
Avoiding Stereotypes	99	(2)
Special Education	99	(2)
Ensuring Gender Equity	101	(3)
Gender Bias	103	(1)
Cultural Diversity	104	(5)
Recognition of Cultural Differences	105	(1)
Creation of a Culturally Responsive Classroom	106	(2)
Sensitivity to Students' Beliefs and Values	108	(1)
Enhancing Student--Teacher Relationships	109	(6)
Students' Feelings	109	(1)
Teacher Authenticity	110	(2)
Sense of Humor	112	(1)
Respect for Students	113	(2)
Summary	115	(1)
What You Should Know	115	(1)
Applying the Concepts	116	(2)
Part II Prevention	118	(94)
Managing Groups	120	(32)
Introduction	122	(1)
Prevention and Group Management	122	(4)
Withitness and Overlapping	123	(1)
Maintenance of Group Focus	124	(1)
Accountability	124	(1)
Management of Movement	125	(1)
Minor Disruptions	126	(4)
Nonverbal Interventions	127	(2)
A Caveat	129	(1)
Peer Relationships	130	(1)
Classroom Supports	130	(1)
Achievement and Social Competence	131	(3)
Peer Acceptance	132	(1)
Students Who Have Low Status	133	(1)
Group Dynamics	134	(1)
Group Process	135	(3)
The Group Leader	136	(1)
Stages of Democratic Group Development	136	(2)
Group Cohesion	138	(3)
Strategies for Building Group Cohesiveness	139	(2)
Cliques	141	(3)
Strategies for Managing Cliques	142	(2)
Negative Consequences of Cliques	144	(1)
Bullies	144	(4)
Victims	146	(1)
Strategies for Preventing Bullying	147	(1)
Summary	148	(2)
What You Should Know	150	(1)
Applying the Concepts	150	(2)
Enhancing Student Motivation	152	(28)
Introduction	154	(1)
Student Motivation	154	(3)
The Carrot-and-Stick Approach	156	(1)
Motivation and Discipline	156	(1)
The Students' Viewpoint	157	(2)
Middle and High School Students	157	(1)
Primary and Elementary School Students	158	(1)
School Dropouts	159	(2)
Optimism	160	(1)
ABC Model	160	(1)
Theories of Motivation	161	(8)
Extrinsic Motivation	162	(2)
Intrinsic Motivation	164	(3)
Social Learning Theory	167	(2)
Students with Failure Syndrome	169	(2)
Students' Self-Handicapping Strategies	169	(2)
Good Students Afraid of Failing	171	(1)
Self-Efficacy	171	(2)
How to Encourage Effort	173	(2)
Attribution Training	175	(1)
Flow	176	(1)
Motivational Guidelines	176	(1)
Summary	177	(1)
What You Should Know	178	(1)
Applying the Concepts	178	(2)
Instructing Classes	180	(32)
Introduction	182	(1)
No Child Left Behind Act	183	(1)
Engaged Learning	183	(1)
Boredom Busters	184	(3)
The Drive for Mastery	185	(1)
The Drive to Understand	186	(1)
The Drive for Self-Expression	186	(1)
The Drive to Relate	186	(1)
Differentiated Instruction	187	(7)
Community-Based Learning	187	(1)
Cooperative Learning	188	(2)
Peer Tutoring	190	(2)
Theme-Based Learning	192	(1)
Entrepreneurial Projects	193	(1)
``Brain--Compatible'' Instruction	194	(1)
Direct Instruction	195	(2)
The Right Balance	197	(1)
Teacher Qualities	198	(1)
Organization of Instruction	198	(1)
Help for Students with Learning Problems	199	(2)
Easily Distracted	200	(1)
Difficulty Completing Tasks	200	(1)
Incomplete Homework	200	(1)
Difficulty Following Directions	201	(1)
Disorganized	201	(1)
Failure to Try	201	(1)
Social Skills Instruction	201	(7)
A Different Way of Thinking About Discipline	203	(1)
Social Skills Programs	203	(1)
How to Teach Social Skills	204	(4)
Character Education	208	(1)
Summary	209	(1)
What You Should Know	210	(1)
Applying the Concepts	210	(2)
Part III Positive Behavioral Supports	212	(87)
Using Proactive Behavioral Intervention Strategies	214	(34)
Introduction	216	(1)
The Proper Tool	216	(2)
Flexibility	217	(1)
Discipline with Dignity	218	(1)
Misbehavior	218	(1)
Intervention Timing	219	(2)
Communication About Behavior	221	(6)
Direct Appeal	221	(1)
Sane Messages	222	(1)
I Messages	222	(1)
Humor	223	(1)
Listening	224	(1)
Acceptance and Acknowledgment of Feelings	225	(1)
Hypodermic Affection	226	(1)
Sanctions	227	(6)
Consequences	227	(3)
Threats	230	(1)
Punishment	231	(2)
Behavior Modification	233	(7)
Positive Reinforcement	234	(4)
Negative Reinforcement	238	(1)
Modeling	238	(2)
Promising Practices	240	(4)
Life Space Crisis Intervention	240	(2)
Bibliotherapy	242	(1)
Cognitive Strategies	242	(2)
Controversial Practices	244	(2)
Time-Out	244	(1)
Point and Level Systems	245	(1)
Summary	246	(1)
What You Should Know	246	(1)
Applying the Concepts	246	(2)
Managing Problem Behaviors	248	(30)
Introduction	250	(1)
Problem Behavior Defined	250	(2)
Setting	250	(1)
Duration	251	(1)
Intensity	251	(1)
Positive Behavioral Supports	252	(3)
Basic Needs	252	(1)
Social Skills	253	(1)
Environmental Support	254	(1)
Functional Behavior Assessment	255	(4)
Advantages of FBA	255	(1)
FBA Procedure	256	(3)
Behavior Management Plan	259	(1)
Emotional Problems	259	(6)
Undetected Emotional Problems	259	(1)
Types of Emotional Disturbance	260	(1)
Federal Definition of Emotional Disturbance	261	(4)
Five Problem Behaviors	265	(9)
Aggressive Behavior	265	(2)
Passive--Aggressive Behavior	267	(2)
Attention--Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder	269	(3)
Isolating Behaviors	272	(1)
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities	272	(2)
Discipline and IDEA	274	(2)
Summary	276	(1)
What You Should Know	276	(1)
Applying the Concepts	276	(2)
Being a Reflective Teacher	278	(21)
Introduction	280	(1)
Emotional Intelligence	280	(4)
Reflection	281	(2)
Disposition	283	(1)
Self-Awareness	283	(1)
Proactive Discipline Beliefs	284	(9)
Interactional Problem Behaviors	285	(2)
Reasons for Misbehavior	287	(2)
Avoidance of Taking Misbehavior Personally	289	(4)
Reclamation of the Student--Teacher Relationship	293	(2)
Summary	295	(1)
What You Should Know	295	(1)
Applying the Concepts	296	(3)
Appendix A: The Self-Control Inventory	299	(6)
Appendix B: The Proactive Classroom Management Checklist	305	(2)
References	307	(20)
Name Index	327	(6)
Subject Index	333