Middle and secondary classroom management : lessons from research and practice /
Carol S. Weinstein.
- 4th
- New York : McGraw-Hill, 2011.
- xvili, 421 [14]: ill. 24 cm.
Includes bibliographic references and index
Preface -- 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 -- Part IV: Protecting and restoring order. Managing recitations and discussions ; 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.