Are your classroom management skills unraveling as the year goes along? Follow these four steps to make a new start after spring break that will take you to the end of the year.
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References
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Assertive Discipline: Positive Behavior Management for Today's Classroom (2009) by LeeCanter. This book provides step-by-step details of how to create a workable classroom management plan with rules, corrective actions, and supportive feedback, while also providing ways to build trust with today's students.
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Succeeding With Difficult Students: New Strategies for Reaching Your Most Challenging Students (2008) by LeeCanterMarleneCanter. This book provides models for working one-on-one with students to improve both management and achievement, with good hints for positive conversations.
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Tools for Teaching (2nd ed., 2007) by FredJones. Jones provides ways to engage and motivate students and outlines how to reward students with preferred activities that are academic.
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The First Days of School: How to be an Effective Teacher (2009) by HarryRosemaryWong. A positive guide for establishing procedures and routines for a well-managed classroom, this classic book contains excellent ideas and strategies for new and veteran teachers of all grades.
