Teach More and Discipline Less: Preventing Problem Behaviors in the K-6 Classroom

by Barbara Reider

Overview

Drawing on the wisdom of master teachers and her own extensive classroom experience, Reider explains how to empower students while establishing an "invisible" authority in the classroom.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781483360980
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	12/07/2004
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Barbara Reider has been a dedicated educator for over 30 years, gaining a multitude of experience in classroom management and continually striving to capture the many motivations that drive behavior.

She is the author of two previous books for teachers and parents: A HOORAY KIND OF KID… A Child’s Self-Esteem And How To Build It, and NOTES IN THE LUNCHBOX, How To Help Your Child Succeed At School. A motivating speaker for numerous school districts, education conferences and parent groups, she has presented workshops throughout the country. In addition, Barbara has conducted seven annual speaking tours for educators in Denmark.

Noted for her interest in her fellow teachers and their empowerment, Barbara has produced a video, "Building Confident Kids," for use in staff development programs throughout the U.S. and Canada. Her books and videos are also published and produced in Denmark.

She is a child advocate who has dedicated her professional career to helping children who are failing, either academically or socially, and to improving classroom management skills in teachers. Barbara transforms theory into workable techniques, bringing information, inspiration and humor to her readers.

Table of Contents

Preface: A Focus on Prevention
Note to the New Guys
Acknowledgments
About the Author
1. Set Yourself Up for Success
Delivering an Unequivocal Message
Survival Skill Number 1: Classroom Management
Kids Don't Care How Much You Know Until They Know How Much You Care
Basic Techniques of Positive Teachers
Standard Procedures: The Unwritten Rules
Suggested Standard Procedures
Together We Make a Difference
Minimize Problems as You Arrange Desks
The Power of a Quiet Voice
Minimize Problems as You Arrange Desks
"Teacher, What Do I Do Now?"
Classroom Rules Are Set Cooperatively
Reminders About Rules
Recognition and Reinforcement
Roundup of Chapter 1
2. Build Rapport With Kids
The Secrets to Their Success
Common Denominators
Two Letters of Welcome
Getting to Know You
The News Begins the Day
An Important 15 Minutes
Can You Risk Sharing Yourself?
Classroom Climate
Yes, You Are a Counselor
The Characteristics of High Self-Esteem
Three Components of Self-Esteem
Building a Sense of Connectedness
Building a Sense of Uniqueness
Building a Sense of Power
Roundup of Chapter 2
3. Develop Effective Strategies
Love Alone Does Not a Classroom Manage
Planning: The Key to Good Teaching
Effective Classroom Planning
Enhance Your Environment
A Better Class Because of Their Ownership
Promote a Sense of Class Pride
Kids Must Risk in Order to Succeed
Mistakes: Wonderful Opportunities to Learn
Look at Something Another Way
A Time to Talk, a Time to Be Quiet
Captain of the Week
Nothing Like a Good Laugh!
Roundup of Chapter 3
4. Promote a Feeling of Cohesiveness
Grouping for Cooperation
Community Circle: Simple But Powerful
Incidental Discussions as Problem Solvers
A Scheduled Classroom Meeting
Kids Suggest Topics for Discussion
Activities to Build a Feeling of Belonging
Kids Discuss Misbehavior
Ready to Work in Small Cooperative Groups
Setting the Stage
Practice Working Together in Groups
Teams in Competition
Roundup of Chapter 4
5. Minimize Problems With Proven Techniques
The Art of Asking Good Questions
Orchestrate Smooth Transitions
The Good and Bad Sides of Praise
Praise the Deed, Encourage the Child
Negative and Positive Intervention
Parents Make a Difference
Guidelines to Send to Parents
Unique Techniques
Rx: Take One Sponge When Needed
"My Best Teacher"
Roundup of Chapter 5
6. Respond to Misbehavior
A Few Inevitable Behavior Problems
Stop a Problem Before It Happens
A Positive Look at Misbehavior
Temporary Compliance
The "Teacher Look" for Small Violations
The Democratic Approach to Misbehavior
When "No" Means "Maybe"
The Downside of Rewards
Beyond Praise and Rewards
Three Workable Systems
Motivating Students to Learn
Excellence in Teaching
Roundup of Chapter 6
References and Suggested Readings
Index

Editorial Reviews

The book is a comprehensive and practical work addressing the issues of today’s classrooms, and it is written by a person well-aware of how demanding teaching can be.”

Ole Bang-Larsen

Reider’s book gives valuable and practical ideas used by teachers she has observed throughout the world for preventing disruptions before they start. She proclaims an unfailing faith in the everyday hardworking teacher and presents workable ideas to sharpen teaching skills and improvements for classroom management.

Joy Heisig

In my twenty five years as a school principal, I have seen many teachers struggle with negative student behavior. This book will help teachers avoid the many pitfalls in classroom management and enable them to create an optimal learning environment for their students.

Gary Pogue