Comprehensive Classroom Managementis a truly comprehensive, research-based, and practical source for implementing effective classroom management methods in K-12 classrooms. Not only for class use, this best-selling text is an excellent resource that all educators can consult throughout their careers. It focuses on creating positive learning environments for students and provides extensive, practical materials on both problem solving and building individual behavior change plans for students with behavioral problems. The authors include specific management strategies based on current research and classroom experience, and they use real-life examples and detailed case studies to help the reader understand and apply the principles of classroom management in their own classroom situations.

Part One: Foundations of Comprehensive Classroom Management 

    Chapter 1.  Classroom Management in Perspective

    Chapter 2.  Understanding Students’ Basic Psychological Needs

 

Part Two: Creating a Safe and Supportive Learning Community

    Chapter 3.  Establishing Positive Teacher—Student Relationships 

    Chapter 4.  Creating Positive Peer Relationships

    Chapter 5.  Working with Parents 

    Chapter 6.  Developing Standards for Classroom Behavior

 

Part Three: Increasing Student Motivation and Learning by Implementing Instructional Methods That Meet Students’ Academic Needs 

    Chapter 7.  Enhancing Students’ Motivation to Learn 

 

Part Four: When Prevention Is Not Enough: Methods for Altering Unproductive Student Behavior 

    Chapter 8.  Responding to Violations of Rules and Procedures

    Chapter 9.  Using Problem Solving to Resolve Behavior Problems 

    Chapter 10. Developing Individual Behavior Change Plans 

 

Appendix A: Possible Procedures for Common Areas in an Elementary School 

Appendix B: Recommendations for Secondary-Level Teachers Regarding the Teaching of Limited English-Proficient Students

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Name Index

Subject Index