Teach More and Discipline Less

Preface: A Focus on Prevention Note to the New Guys Acknowledgments About the Author 1. Set Yourself Up for Success Delivering an Unequivocal Message Survival Skill Number 1: Classroom Management Kids Don't Care How Much You Know Until They Know How Much You Care Basic Techniques of Positive Teachers Standard Procedures: The Unwritten Rules Suggested Standard Procedures Together We Make a Difference Minimize Problems as You Arrange Desks The Power of a Quiet Voice Minimize Problems as You Arrange Desks "Teacher, What Do I Do Now?" Classroom Rules Are Set Cooperatively Reminders About Rules Recognition and Reinforcement Roundup of Chapter 1 2. Build Rapport With Kids The Secrets to Their Success Common Denominators Two Letters of Welcome Getting to Know You The News Begins the Day An Important 15 Minutes Can You Risk Sharing Yourself? Classroom Climate Yes, You Are a Counselor The Characteristics of High Self-Esteem Three Components of Self-Esteem Building a Sense of Connectedness Building a Sense of Uniqueness Building a Sense of Power Roundup of Chapter 2 3. Develop Effective Strategies Love Alone Does Not a Classroom Manage Planning: The Key to Good Teaching Effective Classroom Planning Enhance Your Environment A Better Class Because of Their Ownership Promote a Sense of Class Pride Kids Must Risk in Order to Succeed Mistakes: Wonderful Opportunities to Learn Look at Something Another Way A Time to Talk, a Time to Be Quiet Captain of the Week Nothing Like a Good Laugh! Roundup of Chapter 3 4. Promote a Feeling of Cohesiveness Grouping for Cooperation Community Circle: Simple But Powerful Incidental Discussions as Problem Solvers A Scheduled Classroom Meeting Kids Suggest Topics for Discussion Activities to Build a Feeling of Belonging Kids Discuss Misbehavior Ready to Work in Small Cooperative Groups Setting the Stage Practice Working Together in Groups Teams in Competition Roundup of Chapter 4 5. Minimize Problems With Proven Techniques The Art of Asking Good Questions Orchestrate Smooth Transitions The Good and Bad Sides of Praise Praise the Deed, Encourage the Child Negative and Positive Intervention Parents Make a Difference Guidelines to Send to Parents Unique Techniques Rx: Take One Sponge When Needed "My Best Teacher" Roundup of Chapter 5 6. Respond to Misbehavior A Few Inevitable Behavior Problems Stop a Problem Before It Happens A Positive Look at Misbehavior Temporary Compliance The "Teacher Look" for Small Violations The Democratic Approach to Misbehavior When "No" Means "Maybe" The Downside of Rewards Beyond Praise and Rewards Three Workable Systems Motivating Students to Learn Excellence in Teaching Roundup of Chapter 6 References and Suggested Readings Index