Elementary classroom management : lessons from research and pratice /

Weinstien, Carol Simon

Elementary classroom management : lessons from research and pratice / Carol Simon Weinstien. - 5th - New York : McGraw-Hill, 2011. - xviii, 417 [12] p.: 23 cm.

Includes index

Part I: Introduction. Classroom management in a crowded, complex environment -- Part II: Establishing an environment for learning. Designing the physical environment ; Building respectful, caring relationships ; Establishing norms for behavior ; Knowing your students and their special needs ; Working with families -- Part III: Organizing and managing instruction. Making the most of classroom time ; Enhancing students` motivation ; Managing independent work ; Managing small-group work ; Managing recitations and discussions -- Part IV: Coping with the challenges. Responding effectively to problem behaviors ; Preventing and responding to violence.

Stressing the need to build caring, supportive relationships with and among students, this title offers research-based guidance on effective classroom management. It helps prospective and beginning teachers develop a philosophy of classroom management that focuses on building connections with students and creating safe, caring classrooms


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