What to Do With the Kid Who...
Developing Cooperation, Self-Discipline, and Responsibility in the Classroom
Third Edition
Edited by:
- Kay Burke - Kay Burke & Associates, Inc.
July 2012 | 312 pages | Corwin
This new edition offers both new and experienced teachers over 200 updated strategies and techniques to meet the critical challenges of today's diverse classroom and unique student needs. This resource features the latest theories and research on classroom management, violence prevention, emotional intelligence, inclusion, and cooperative learning. Addressing 19 common discipline problems, the author offers practical interventions and helps teachers put best practices into action-establishing a warm classroom climate, providing clear expectations, using authentic assessment techniques, and teaching social skills.
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
1. Meeting the Educational Challenges of the Twenty-First Century
2. Reviewing Current Teaching and Learning Theories
3. Setting a Positive Classroom Climate for Learning
4. Teaching Students How to Use Appropriate Social Skills
5. Helping Students Who Won't Accept Responsibility
6. Helping Students Who Lack Effective Interpersonal Skills
7. Addressing Students Who Cause Class Disruptions
8. Working With Students Who Have Special Needs
Epilogue
Final Thoughts
References
Index
Sample Materials & Chapters
Chapter 1: Meeting the Educational Challenges of the Twenty-First Century