Discipline in the Secondary Classroom: A Positive Approach to Behavior Management (Jossey-Bass Teacher) | 
| Author: Randall S., Ph.d. Sprick
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
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Pages: 304
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.4 x 1
ISBN: 0787977950
Dewey Decimal Number: 373.11024
EAN: 9780787977955
ASIN: 0787977950
Publication Date: April 14, 2006
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Discipline and lack of motivation are two of the most vexing problems facing teachers today. Discipline in the Secondary Classroom, Second Edition gives high school teachers step-by-step guidance for designing a behavior management plan that will help prevent misbehavior and increase student motivation. The book is a hands-on resource that contains easy-to-implement strategies distilled from a research-based approach that is proactive, instructional, positive, and effective. Discipline in the Secondary Classroom, Second Edition is filled with forms, samples, and evaluation tools that will help teachers continually fine-tune their management plan to reach more students. Both new and seasoned teachers will find this book invaluable for designing a management plan that prevents problems, motivates students, and teaches them to behave responsibly. The book also equips the teacher with techniques for responding to misbehavior in a calm and consistent manner.
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 A Practical How-To Guide, Especially for Challenging Students August 18, 2008
Far from being dry theory or college-class textbook, this book is full of useful methods for dealing with classroom-management situations.
Sprick suggests, first of all, which behaviors to ignore. These can include comments such as "More junk to do!" Talking back can be handled initially by a mild consequence. This allows the student a graceful means of backing off. Individuals who talk at inappropriate times can be given a standing time out. Cheating should be handled in private, so that the student doesn't feel the need to create a power struggle with the teacher in order to save face in front of peers.
The author describes a classwide reinforcement system that can be used to gain control of a chaotic, unmotivated classroom. Points accumulate towards a student-chosen reward, such as free time, one class period outdoors, etc. If one student chronically defies the system, he is informed that he is no longer part of the classwide-reward system, and is now subject to an individual-reward system.
Sprick recommends the inclusion of cooperation as part of individual grades for classes with low-achieving students. For instance, the class-participation-and-effort grade can represent 60% of the students' total grade. Two points can be earned whenever students are quietly in their seats, with proper classroom materials and readiness for work, one minute after the bell rings. More points can be earned when all students follow all directions and attend to instruction. Students who misbehave can be fined individual points. The remaining 40% of the grade is based on academic content.
As an experienced teacher, I personally found many of Sprick's suggestions for classroom management to be quite useful.
A classic December 12, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a classic. Thought provoking and provides many tools that are essential to know when you work with students in high school. I would say that it is one of the best books on discipline and classroom management and worth every penny that you might spend. I would recommend buying this book and it should cover most of your needs for classroom management in high school.
Excellent Product & Prompt Delivery September 15, 2007
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This item was exactly as described in the item description. It was in the original packaging and is in excellent condition. I am very satisfied and I highly recommend this seller and product to everyone.
Everything but the Kitchen Sink July 5, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is a well laid out, practical approach to improving your classroom management abilities. It goes through most or all of the thoughs and proceedures that should go into a management plan and gives ideas for implementing them.
If you like your ideas laid out in sequential order then this book is perfect for you. Everything is step-by-step and each chapter leads into the next. At the end of every chapter the main proceedures that were talked about are given again along with a checklist and a box for writing in your personal ideas.
A High School Teacher's Bible January 3, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Absolutely Outstanding! I have passed it to other teachers and everyone agrees - this is the best discipline guidebook I've ever seen. Ever.
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