Smart Discipline for the Classroom: Respect and Cooperation Restored

by Larry J Koenig PH.D.

Overview

Demonstrates sound principles for handling misbehaviors, establishing a positive atmosphere for learning, encouraging cooperation, strengthening teacher-student relationships, and supporting students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781412954044
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	07/31/2007
Edition description:	Fourth Edition
Pages:	136
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Larry Koenig is a nationally known expert on school discipline. He has worked extensively with children and adolescents in classrooms, youth development centers, and hospitals. A humorous public speaker, Dr. Koenig has the unique ability to talk about exactly what is going on in today’s classrooms and to give both meaningful and practical advice. Dr. Koenig is the creator of the Smart Discipline System. Using this system, he has trained thousands of teachers in strategies for building students’ self-esteem and classroom discipline.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
1. Misbehaviors and Their Causes
2. Usual Discipline Methods and Their Drawbacks
3. Commonsense Principles of Smart Discipline
4. Effective Prevention Strategies
5. The Smart Discipline System
6. Strategies for Minor Misbehaviors (Plan A)
7. Strategies for the Most Difficult Misbehaviors (Plan B)
8. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Strategies
9. Parental Support and Involvement
10. Your Personal Smart Discipline Plan
Note From the Author
Suggested Readings
Index

Editorial Reviews

"Very beneficial for all individuals who must deal with student misbehavior. The Smart Discipline Plan is easy to use and could easily be implemented school wide. This book is recommended for any teacher experiencing difficulty in student discipline."

Gina Segobiano

"This book presents concrete strategies that are easy to incorporate. The essential message is one of building relationships with students and setting up a win-win environment."

Paulette Tetteris-Woosley

"This practical, user-friendly resource is excellent for teachers working with large classes, with diverse populations of students, and in inclusive environments."

Sharon Damore

"Offers a teacher friendly and manageable plan that maintains the dignity and respect of the students."

Roxie Ahlbrecht

"Here is a commonsense, practical approach to good discipline. Well organized, logical, and sequential, it’s like having a toolbox filled with tools."

Curt Boudreaux

"Larry Koenig’s ideas put teachers in charge of the classroom."

John Yunker

"Koenig’s program allows teachers to regain control of the learning process by demonstrating how to identify negative behaviors and how to develop new behaviors and attitudes that are conducive to learning."

Joe Neil Gross