Classroom Discipline Problem Solver: Ready-to-Use Techniques & Materials for Managing All Kinds of Behavior Problems (Ready-To-Use)

By George Watson

Book Overview

This practical resource gives teachers at all levels hundreds of tested techniques and guidelines for maintaining control and order in the classroom. These have been developed and refined in the crucible of the modern classroom by teachers just like yourself and are ready to help you solve problems and create the disciplined environment that students and teachers need for effective learning.

For easy use, all materials are printed in a special binding that folds flat for photocopying of the many forms, fact sheets and awards included, and are organized into five sections:

I. TECHNIQUES & GUIDELINES FOR DEALING WITH 50 SCHOOL DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS provides over 150 specific ways to solve the various classroom management and control problems all teachers face, such as back-talking, student disputes, bullying, sexual harassment, theft, tardiness and truancy, incomplete homework, cheating, inattention, and vandalism. A few examples are The Swearing Stopper ... Five Ways to Quiet the Class Quickly ... The Behavior Control Ticket ... Hallway and Washroom Problem Solvers ... 18 Ways to Prevent Theft in School ... and What to Do When You Are Physically Attacked by a Student.

II. PROBLEM-SOLVING MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES THAT KEEP STUDENTS ON TASK features over 40 techniques to assure a smooth-running classroom where discipline problems are at a minimum. Examples include The Class Parts Manager, a way to minimize the problem of students who come to class unprepared ... The Job Jar, a quick, constructive time-filler for students who finish work early ... and The Instant Newspaper Assignment, a technique to keep students working on task with high-interest, motivating topics.

III. POSITIVE FEELINGS & CREATIVE IDEAS gives you nearly 65 ways to use positive feedback as a means of regulating behavior, including techniques such as Round 2-U, a way to deal with students who are continually late handing in assignments ... Earned Five-Minute Free-Time Cards ... and Positive Speak, an uplifting, affirmative approach that can have a tremendous effect on a student s academic performance.

IV. CONCEPTS THAT PROTECT & TECHNIQUES THAT HELP offers scores of solid ideas that protect teachers, as well as students, in the ongoing classroom. The Sitting Teddy, for example, is a great idea for younger children who are afraid to ask to go to the restroom. 50 Strategies and Survival Guidelines for the First-Year Teacher is packed with sage advice for the beginner. Up-Front Assignment Chart facilitates student ownership of assignments. And Portfolios or Document Folders helps students keep their work organized.

V. SPEAK EASY -- THE COMMUNICATION SECTION presents dozens of techniques and materials to facilitate communication with students as well as parents, colleagues and administrators, including 50 Communication Tips for Teachers ... Teacher-to-Parent Communication Form ... The Report Card Memo ... Two Daily Notice or Bulletin Systems for Quick Communication ... The Comprehensive Contract ... and many more.

In the author s words, "CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE PROBLEM SOLVER is a 100 percent benefit for teachers. Ideas in this resource help to create the disciplined environment we all need. The techniques, strategies, and concepts were chosen because they were very practical. They are easy to use and are low cost. Some have great detail, others are simple, but they all have one thing in common -- they work!"

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 087628134X
• ISBN13: 9780876281345
• Release Date: February 1998
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.1"

Customer Reviews

Must Have for Middle School Teachers!

I love this book! I began teaching this year with no support from my administration and no discipline at my school. I purchased this in April and even in the month I have been using the ideas in it, this book has kept me from pulling out my hair! I can't wait to start over next year and use more ideas! I LOVE the nuts and bolts idea in this book! I have Watson's other book as well which is catered to younger classrooms than mine. Its hard to find classroom management techniques that work in a middle school classroom!

Wow!

I wish I had this book 4 years ago when I started teaching. Most of my discipline practices have been by trial and error. The section on who to take with you on a field trip....excellent! I made a huge mistake last spring and because of it, I have now sworn off field trips. If I had this book, I really think I would have avoided the mistakes that were made. This book is geared for the high school classroom, but can also be used in the middle school. A must for every teacher!

Super Book With Super Ideas

I really enjoyed this book. It has many wonderful ideas and techniques for teachers of all grade levels. They are well organized with precise titles in the Table of Contents at the front of the book. The techniques are well laid-out in the book and are reader-friendly. I read about techniques that I can surely use in my classroom tomorrow. I would highly recommend this book to any teacher at any grade level. There truly is "something for everyone" in this book

Classroom Discipline Problem Solver gets an A+ from me

This is one of the best books of its kind for beginning, new, or experienced teachers. All the bases are covered with excellent examples. The book itself is well written, and really is the one book I keep at my desk for ready reference. It has all the information in one place, and the illustrations are excellent. I only wish I had this information and practical ideas when I was learning to be a teacher. This book is a "keeper," believe me. Classroom management can be the Achilles Heel of beginning teachers. This book more than evens the odds, it tilts the table in your favor. It gets my highest recommendation.

Excellent resource for any teacher!

I am very impressed with this book. It truly is a ready-reference to keep in your desk. It has lots and lots of great ideas that are very original and effective. It's easy to find whatever you're looking for and he really hits upon ALL kinds of situations teachers find themselves in. The main thing I found is this book is unlike any other I've seen. It takes any situation and gives you several possible solutions. What I liked most is that the suggestions work, they take minimal time, you don't always have to send the kid to the office, and best of all, the suggestions actually teach the student something, usually accountability and resposibility. I highly recommend this book to all teachers.