The caring teacher's guide to discipline helping students learn self-control, responsibility, and respect, K-6 - Gootman, Marilyn E. (Corwin Press, 2008)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 196-206) and index
Introduction: Caring teachers can make a difference -- Creating a caring community -- Setting the stage for appropriate behavior -- Expectations, limits, and rules -- Encouragement, praise, and rewards -- Social and emotional learning -- Harnessing and channeling anger into constructive outlets -- Tracking down the causes of misbehavior -- What to do after students misbehave -- Consequences for misbehavior -- Strategies for chronic, annoying misbehaviors -- Bullying: Prevention and intervention -- Enhancing resilience: Strategies for misbehavior resulting from childhood trauma -- Conclusion -- Resource A: Suggested readings -- Resource B: Recommended programs
With this insightful work teachers can acquire the skills they need to help students practice self-control, solve problems, use good judgement, and correct their own misbehaviour. The strategies in this book also cover how to give students realistic expectations and creating effective partnerships with parents