Common-Sense Classroom Management for Middle and High School Teachers : Surviving September and Beyond in the Secondary Classroom

by Lindberg, Jill; Kelley, Dianne; Swick, April

• ISBN13: 9780761931591
• ISBN10: 0761931597
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-01-01
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

Covering more than 65 best practices for managing the typical school day, the authors use a straightforward format that features five steps or fewer for each strategy.

Table of Contents

Foreword	ix
Preface	xi
Acknowledgments	xiii
About the Authors	xv
Taking Care of Teacher Business	1	(12)
Room Organization	2	(1)
Organizing the Room for Different Classes	2	(1)
Teacher Desk Organization	3	(1)
Lesson Planning	4	(1)
Independent Activities for Students	5	(2)
Reviewing Expectations	7	(1)
Field Trips	8	(2)
Making the Most of Your Paraprofessional Assistant	10	(3)
Creating a Positive Classroom Atmosphere	13	(8)
Classroom Seating	14	(1)
Creating a Pleasing and Relevant Classroom Atmosphere	15	(1)
Connecting With Parents	15	(2)
Classroom Jobs	17	(1)
Respect in Your Classroom	17	(1)
Classroom Meetings	18	(1)
Tattling	19	(2)
Working With Diverse Student and Family Populations	21	(6)
Working With Non-English-Speaking Students	22	(1)
Making Non-English-Speaking Students Comfortable in Your Classroom	22	(1)
Working With Non-English-Speaking Families	23	(1)
Working With Family Members Who May Be Illiterate	24	(3)
With-It-Ness	27	(14)
Teacher Behaviors	28	(1)
Planning Ahead and Lesson Expectations	29	(2)
If a Lesson Really Isn't Working	31	(1)
Using Looks, Gestures, Posture, and Room Positioning to Convey Expectations	32	(1)
Using Demeanor and Actions to Secure Student Attention	33	(2)
Modeling Expected Responses	35	(1)
The Challenging Student	35	(6)
Transitioning	41	(6)
Entering the Classroom and Settling Down	41	(2)
Transitioning From One Instructional Activity to Another	43	(1)
Physically Moving From One Activity to Another	44	(1)
Transitioning Out of the Classroom	44	(3)
Taking Care of Classroom Business	47	(16)
Taking Attendance at the Beginning of Each Class	48	(1)
Dealing With Students Who Are Tardy to Class	48	(1)
Dealing With Students Who Are Unprepared for Class	49	(1)
Lack of Materials	50	(1)
Absenteeism	51	(1)
Making Up Work After Absences	52	(1)
Assigning Homework	53	(1)
Homework Collection	53	(1)
Failure to Turn in Homework and/or Classwork	54	(1)
Homeroom	55	(2)
Classroom Rules	57	(1)
Pencil Sharpening	57	(1)
Non-School-Related Items Including Gum, Candy, and Electronic Devices	58	(1)
Procedures for Leaving the Classroom	59	(1)
Hallway Lines	60	(1)
Lockers	60	(3)
Reinforcers and Consequences	63	(20)
Rewards and Incentives	64	(1)
Academic Activity Rewards	64	(2)
Extra Special Class Time	66	(1)
Leisure Time Activities	66	(1)
Lunch With the Teacher	67	(1)
Games	68	(3)
Bingo	68	(1)
Ten Points	69	(1)
Team Games	69	(2)
Whole-Class Incentive Programs	71	(3)
Dealing With Students Who Don't Earn Whole-Class Rewards	74	(1)
Good News Phone Calls to Parents	75	(1)
Tangible Rewards and Other Fabulous Prizes	76	(1)
Coupons	77	(1)
Funny Money and Tokens	78	(1)
Certificates	78	(1)
Edibles	79	(1)
Negative Consequences	80	(3)
Dealing With Challenging Students and Situations	83	(20)
Identifying Challenging Students	84	(1)
Dealing With Mildly Challenging Behavior	85	(3)
Dealing With More Serious Behavioral Challenges	88	(4)
Students Who Disengage From Learning	88	(2)
Teasing and Bullying	90	(1)
Students With Personal Challenges	91	(1)
Dealing With Chronic and Seriously Disruptive Behavior	92	(4)
Support From Other Professionals	92	(1)
Support From Administration	93	(1)
Support From Parents	94	(1)
Support Ideas for Teachers	95	(1)
Highly Challenging Situations	96	(1)
Creating Order From Chaos	96	(1)
When All Else Fails	97	(6)
Gaining Control	97	(3)
Maintaining Control	100	(1)
Assignments Most Students Don't Mind Doing	100	(3)
Suggested Readings	103	(2)
Index	105