Synopses & Reviews
Reflecting the latest research into multicultural education and conflict resolution, this popular book helps teachers choose the discipline models that best fit their personal values and educational philosophies. Using illuminating narratives and case studies, the author presents the most effective discipline models, including proven strategies for preventing and correcting disciplinary problems.
- Provides both theory and practical applications for each disciplinary model
- Includes a completely new chapter on violence, highlighting resolutions to conflicts and violence prevention in the classroom.
- Text focuses on the student-teacher relationship and the issues of gender, race, culture, and exceptionality
- All models of discipline are introduced with examples, dialogues, and explanations for clearer understanding
- The author compares assumptions of the different learning models to help readers understand their differences.
Synopsis
Reflecting the latest research into multicultural education and conflict resolution, this popular book helps teachers choose the discipline models that best fit their personal values and educational philosophies. Using illuminating narratives and case studies, the author presents the most effective discipline models, including proven strategies for preventing and correcting disciplinary problems.
Synopsis
With this respected resource as a guide, teachers will be able to explore different approaches to classroom discipline and integrate them with their personal philosophies. Throughout the pages, emphasis is placed on informed decision making where the teacher must have an understanding of the assumptions behind a disciplinary approach as well as the theory and practical applications of that approach. The Fifth Edition also offers the latest research into multicultural education and conflict resolution.
Table of Contents
Unit 1. Problems and Issues in Discipline.Chapter 1. Discipline Problems And Their Causes.
Chapter 2. Making Decisions About Discipline.
Unit 2. Discipline Models.
Chapter 3. Behavior Modification.
Chapter 4. Assertive Discipline: Lee Canter.
Chapter 5. Logical Consequences.
Chapter 6. Democratic Discipline In Learning Communities.
Chapter 7. Teacher Effectiveness Training.
Chapter 8. Reality Therapy/Choice Theory.
Chapter 9. Judicious Discipline: Forrest Gathercoal.
Chapter 10. The Jones Model.
Unit 3. Creating A Comprehensive Discipline Program.
Chapter 11. Choosing A Discipline Approach.
Chapter 12. Creating A Personal Theory Of Discipline.
Unit 4. Classroom Management Approaches And Procedures.
Chapter 13. Violence In The Schools.
Chapter 14. Classroom Management And Student Diversity.
Chapter 15. Managing The Classroom.