Strategies that Work
1st Edition
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-7619-4353-2 (ISBN)
Description
In Strategies that Work the author offers practical teaching and classroom management strategies including: identifying barriers to successful learning; developing and using a student profile to assist learning and behaviour management; teaching thinking, decision-making and self-management skills; understanding and changing inappropriate behaviour; identifying and dealing with social skills, homework, organization and time-management problems.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Publishing group
Sage Publications Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
ISBN-13
978-0-7619-4353-2 (9780761943532)
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Content
PART ONE:BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM
Why Do They Do What They Do
Conducting a Simple Functional Behavioural Assessment
How To Discipline, Not Punish
Positive Behavioural Reinforcement
Positive Incentive-Oriented Discipline That Works
Tips for Avoiding Behaviour Problems
Managing the Defiant or the `Out-Of-Control' Child
Managing the Classroom
Self-Management Programs
Helping the ADD/ADHD Student Manage Their Own Behaviour
PART TWO: DEALING WITH SOCIAL SKILLS PROBLEMS
Identifying Social Skill Strengths & Weaknesses
Skill, Performance & Motivational Deficits
Motivational Strategies
Teaching Social Skills
Avoiding Social Problems
PART THREE: EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT - NECESSARY SKILLS & STRATEGIES
Helping the ADD/ADHD Child with Homework
Developing Innovative Homework Assignments
Dealing with Disorganization & Developing Organization Skills
Teaching Problem Solving & Decision-Making
Time Management - Time Limits and Schedules
Teaching Study Skills
Note Taking Skills
Summarizing Skills
PART FOUR: EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT - THE CURRICULUM
Methods & Strategies That Work
Teaching Literacy
Teaching Numeracy
PART FIVE: ADJUSTMENTS IN CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Physical Arrangement of the Classroom
Finding the Right Spot
PART SIX: EFFECTIVE COUNSELLING OF THE ADD/ADHD STUDENT
PART SEVEN: TEACHERS TAKING CARE OF THEMSELVES - REDUCING STRESS & DEALING WITH FRUSTRATION
10 Ways You Make Things Worse For Yourself
25 Ways You Can Make Things Better For Yourself
Why Do They Do What They Do
Conducting a Simple Functional Behavioural Assessment
How To Discipline, Not Punish
Positive Behavioural Reinforcement
Positive Incentive-Oriented Discipline That Works
Tips for Avoiding Behaviour Problems
Managing the Defiant or the `Out-Of-Control' Child
Managing the Classroom
Self-Management Programs
Helping the ADD/ADHD Student Manage Their Own Behaviour
PART TWO: DEALING WITH SOCIAL SKILLS PROBLEMS
Identifying Social Skill Strengths & Weaknesses
Skill, Performance & Motivational Deficits
Motivational Strategies
Teaching Social Skills
Avoiding Social Problems
PART THREE: EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT - NECESSARY SKILLS & STRATEGIES
Helping the ADD/ADHD Child with Homework
Developing Innovative Homework Assignments
Dealing with Disorganization & Developing Organization Skills
Teaching Problem Solving & Decision-Making
Time Management - Time Limits and Schedules
Teaching Study Skills
Note Taking Skills
Summarizing Skills
PART FOUR: EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT - THE CURRICULUM
Methods & Strategies That Work
Teaching Literacy
Teaching Numeracy
PART FIVE: ADJUSTMENTS IN CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Physical Arrangement of the Classroom
Finding the Right Spot
PART SIX: EFFECTIVE COUNSELLING OF THE ADD/ADHD STUDENT
PART SEVEN: TEACHERS TAKING CARE OF THEMSELVES - REDUCING STRESS & DEALING WITH FRUSTRATION
10 Ways You Make Things Worse For Yourself
25 Ways You Can Make Things Better For Yourself