The Caring Teacher′s Guide to Discipline: Helping Students Learn Self-Control, Responsibility, and Respect, K-6 - Softcover

Gootman, Marilyn E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412962846 ISBN 13: 9781412962841

Publisher: Corwin, 2008

Synopsis

Help students deal with anger, correct misbehavior, and prevent misunderstandings!

This third edition of Marilyn E. Gootman’s bestseller shows novice and veteran teachers how to guide student behavior by developing positive, supportive relationships. With summaries at the end of each chapter, the revised edition offers a new chapter on establishing a caring classroom community, guidelines on how to handle cyberbullying, and an updated and expanded resource list featuring literature and programs on classroom discipline. Teachers can help children by:

• Setting realistic rules and expectations for conduct
• Developing students’ problem-solving techniques
• Encouraging open communication to resolve disagreements
• Creating partnerships with parents

About this title

About the Author:

Marilyn E. Gootman is founder of Gootman Education Associates, an educational consulting company that provides workshops and seminars for parents and educators, focusing on successful strategies for raising and teaching children. She has been in the teaching profession for over 25 years, and her teaching experiences range from elementary school to the university level. She holds degrees from Simmons College and Brandeis University and a doctorate from the University of Georgia. She is the author of The Loving Parents’ Guide to Discipline and When a Friend Dies: A Book for Teens about Grieving and Healing.

Review:

"What a fresh approach to classroom management! The problem-solving approach makes so much sense if you want a friendly, caring, and safe classroom. Examples in the book illustrate ways to navigate the difficult behaviors that create barriers to learning." -- Jennifer Lee Kumnick, School Social Worker Published On: 2007-11-27

"Marilyn Gootman′s work shines as a clear, research-based framework for how teachers can establish caring, respectful classroom communities as illustrated by real teachers′ experiences. Beginning teachers will be inspired, and experienced teachers will be challenged." -- Claire E. Hamilton, Professor of Education Published On: 2007-12-12

“The prolific examples contribute to a better understanding of classroom behavior and control. Easy to follow and an enjoyable read." -- Jerome I. Leventhal, Professor Emeritus Published On: 2007-12-13

About this edition

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1412962846
• ISBN 13: 9781412962841
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 224