The Self Control Classroom

by Levin, James; Shanke Kaye, John

• ISBN13: 9780787248536
• ISBN10: 0787248533
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-10-01
• Publisher: Kendall Hunt Pub Co

Author Biography

James Levin, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education at Penn State University John Shanken-Kaye, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist and educational consultant in private practice in Doylestown, PA

Table of Contents

Dedication	viii
Acknowledgments	ix
Notes About the Structure of the Book	xi
Preface	xiii
If You Know the Whys You Can Develop the Hows	xiii
Basic Philosophies and Definitions	1	(16)
Introduction	1	(1)
Philosophies	2	(2)
Self Control vs. Control of Students	2	(2)
Foundational Concepts	4	(8)
The Emotional Aspect of Management: The Parallel Process	4	(1)
Definitions of Learning, Teaching, and Discipline Problems	5	(1)
Learning	5	(1)
Teaching	6	(2)
Discipline Problems	8	(4)
Summary	12	(1)
Concept Map	13	(2)
References	15	(1)
Frequently Asked Questions	15	(2)
Understanding the Behavior of Students with ADHD	17	(14)
Introduction	17	(2)
ADHD Symptoms	19	(6)
Insensitivity to Time Theory	20	(1)
Core Symptoms	21	(1)
Inattention	21	(1)
Impulsivity	21	(1)
Hyperactivity	22	(1)
Anecdotally Reported Symptoms	22	(1)
Lack of Attention to Detail	22	(1)
Lack of Motivation	23	(1)
Problems with Self-Esteem	23	(1)
Failure to Learn From Experience	23	(1)
Difficulty Following Rules	23	(1)
Emotional Reactivity	23	(1)
ADHD Developmental Course	23	(1)
Sub-Types	24	(1)
Interacting with the Student with ADHD	24	(1)
Summary	25	(1)
Concept Map	26	(3)
References	29	(1)
Frequently Asked Questions	29	(2)
Why Students May or May Not Become Discipline Problems: The Influences of Society, Home Life, Student Development, Teacher Behavior	31	(18)
Introduction	31	(1)
The Importance of Understanding the Influences on Students' Behavior	32	(3)
Avoid Negative Labeling	32	(1)
Avoid Personalization Student Behavior	33	(2)
Influences on Students' Behavior	35	(9)
Television	35	(1)
Knowledge Explosion	36	(1)
Home Environment	37	(1)
Cognitive and Moral Development	38	(4)
Instructional Behavior	42	(2)
Summary	44	(2)
Concept Map	46	(1)
References	47	(1)
Frequently Asked Questions	48	(1)
Why Students May or May Not Become Discipline Problems: Students' Success/Failure Ratio, Motivation, Self Esteem	49	(16)
Introduction	49	(1)
The Success / Failure Ratio	49	(4)
Motivation	53	(3)
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation	55	(1)
Self-Esteem	56	(3)
Pro-Social and Distorted Self-Esteem	57	(2)
Summary	59	(2)
Concept Map	61	(2)
References	63	(1)
Frequently Asked Questions	63	(2)
Teacher Authority and Its Use	65	(18)
Introduction	65	(1)
The Nature of Authority	65	(4)
Related Models of Classroom Management	69	(1)
Noninterventionist	69	(1)
Interactionist	69	(1)
Interventionist	70	(1)
Characteristics of Teacher Authority Bases	70	(7)
Referent Authority	71	(1)
The Impact of Referent Authority on the Success/Failure Ratio, Motivation, and Self-Esteem	71	(1)
Expert Authority	71	(1)
The Impact of Expert Authority on the Success/Failure Ratio, Motivation, and Self-Esteem	72	(1)
Legitimate Authority	72	(1)
The Impact of Legitimate Authority on the Success/Failure Ratio, Motivation, and Self-Esteem	73	(1)
Coercive Authority	73	(1)
The Impact of Coercive Authority on the Success/Failure Ratio, Motivation, and Self-Esteem	73	(4)
Your Choice of Authority Base and Management Models	77	(1)
Summary	78	(2)
Concept Map	80	(1)
References	81	(1)
Frequently Asked Questions	81	(2)
Prevention of Discipline Problems: Effective Instruction, Motivation, Self-Esteem	83	(22)
Introduction	83	(1)
Effective Instruction	83	(5)
Direct Instruction	84	(1)
Entry	84	(1)
Input	85	(1)
Checking for Understanding	86	(1)
Providing Practice	86	(1)
Closure	86	(1)
Constructivism	86	(2)
Motivation	88	(9)
Redefining Success	89	(1)
Islands of Competence	90	(1)
Rewards and Encouragement	91	(1)
Problems with Rewards	91	(2)
Encouragement	93	(1)
Feeling Tone	93	(1)
Interest	94	(1)
Knowledge of Results	95	(1)
Paragraph Development	96	(1)
Self-Esteem	97	(2)
Competence and Power	97	(1)
Significance	97	(1)
Virtue	98	(1)
Summary	99	(2)
Concept Map	101	(1)
References	102	(1)
Frequently Asked Questions	103	(2)
When Prevention Isn't Enough: The Management of Disruptive Student Behavior by Nonverbal and Verbal Interventions	105	(14)
Introduction	105	(1)
Guidelines for Intervention	105	(1)
Nonverbal Interventions	106	(4)
Planned Ignoring	107	(1)
Signal Interference	107	(1)
Proximity Interference	108	(1)
Touch	109	(1)
Verbal Interventions	110	(4)
Using a Student's Name	111	(1)
Inferential Statements	111	(1)
Questions	112	(1)
I-Statements	112	(1)
Demands	113	(1)
A Troubling Question	113	(1)
Intervening with Students with ADHD	114	(1)
Summary	115	(1)
Concept Map	116	(1)
References	117	(1)
Frequently Asked Questions	117	(2)
When Nonverbal and Verbal Interventions Aren't Enough: The Management of Disruptive Behavior by Applying Consequences	119	(12)
Introduction	119	(1)
Consequences Rather than Punishments, Not Just a Difference of Semantics	119	(5)
Punishment	119	(2)
Consequences	121	(1)
Natural Consequences	121	(1)
Logical Consequences	122	(2)
The Delivery of Consequences: ``You Have a Choice''	124	(2)
Phrasing the Message	124	(1)
Delivering the Message	125	(1)
The Student Won't Accept the Consequence; What Now?	126	(1)
Summary	127	(2)
Concept Map	129	(1)
References	130	(1)
Frequently Asked Questions	130	(1)
Managing the Remaining Behavior Problems: The Chronically Disruptive Student	131	(22)
Introduction	131	(1)
``Bad Kids''	131	(1)
Preparing to Intervene with the Chronically Disruptive Student	132	(3)
Anecdotal Record Keeping	132	(1)
Teacher Individual Management Action Plan	133	(2)
A Hierachy for Chronic Behavior Problems	135	(14)
Teacher/Student Conference	136	(1)
Student Self-Monitoring	137	(2)
Student Problem Solving	139	(1)
Contracting for Change	140	(2)
Anecdotal Record Keeping with Student Participation	142	(3)
Conditional Removal From Class	145	(1)
Parent/Teacher Conference	146	(3)
Referral to Outside Professionals	149	(1)
Symptoms of Serious Problems That Need Immediate Referral	149	(1)
Summary	150	(1)
Concept Map	151	(1)
References	152	(1)
Frequently Asked Questions	152	(1)
Epilogue	153	(2)
Appendix A Definitions of Success/Failure Ratio, Motivation, and Self-Esteem	155	(2)
Appendix B Hierarchy of Management Interventions	157	(2)
Index of Persons	159	(2)
Index	161