You Have to Go to School...You′re the Teacher! : 300+ Classroom Management Strategies to Make Your Job Easier and More Fun

This third edition features new information on defusing difficult situations, getting students to complete homework, building learners′ confidence, cultivating responsible behaviors, and working with parents and staff. Praise for the Second Edition:'This book should be required reading for all teachers. The multitude of classroom strategies offers teachers invaluable insights and techniques.'—Michelle Fratti, Consultant, NYC Partnership for Teacher Excellence Former Superintendent of Schools, New York City Praise for the Third Edition:'This book speaks to rookie teachers, veteran teachers, and every teacher in between. Through sharing stories, modeling behaviors, and holding up a mirror, the authors convey in a lighthearted way the truth of what teaching is all about—creating a classroom environment that encourages both students and educators to strive for and experience success.'—Sue Hughes, Supervisor Allegany County Public Schools, MD Resolve classroom management challenges with more than 300 field-tested insights, tips, and strategies! In the third edition of this bestseller, teacher, trainer, and keynote speaker Renee Rosenblum-Lowden and school counselor Felicia Lowden Kimmel offer beginning and experienced teachers an abundance of techniques for dealing with everyday classroom management issues. Blending their professional knowledge, common sense, and wit, the authors provide new strategies for: Avoiding confrontations, defusing difficult situations, and encouraging honest communication Empowering students by building their confidence and cultivating responsible behaviors Getting students to complete homework assignments, come prepared, and stay on task Working with parents and staff This timeless collection of innovative ideas and teacher-tested methods is an ideal'mentor-in-a-book'that educators will use again and again throughout their careers. Cover Contents Preface About the Authors Introduction Part I - Tips for New and Student Teachers Chapter 1 - Odds and Ends for Beginners Part II - Beginning a Winning Year Chapter 2 - They’re Not Here Yet Chapter 3 - They’re Here Chapter 4 - They’re Gone and You Survived! Part III - Helping Students Be Responsible Chapter 5 - Establishing Routines Chapter 6 - Have Them Come (and Stay) Prepared Chapter 7 - Homework Strategies Chapter 8 - Bathroom Breaks Chapter 9 - Empowering Students Chapter 10 - Setting Consequences Chapter 11 - Preventing Showdowns Chapter 12 - Alternatives to Yelling Chapter 13 - Knowing Your Audience Part IV - Showing You’re on the Same Team Chapter 14 - Communicating Like a Pro Chapter 15 - Being Fair Chapter 16 - Bonding Strategies Part V - Building Confidence Through Earned Praise Chapter 17 - Self-Esteem Strategies Part VI - Safety Chapter 18 - Personal, Physical, and Professional Safety Part VII - Using Your Support System Chapter 19 - Working With Parents Chapter 20 - Working With the School Support Team Part VIII - Parting Shots Chapter 21 - See You Next Year! Suggested Readings Index This is a collection of student tested strategies that will enable teachers to transform insecurities about teaching or lack of control in the classroom, into positive experiences. This new edition contains a chapter on personal and profesional safety A collection of over 300 tips and strategies for classroom management; with advice on avoiding confrontations, encouraging positive communication, building student confidence, addressing responsible behaviors, and working with parents and staff