Setting Limits in the Classroom: How to Move Beyond the Dance of Discipline in Today's Classrooms

By: Robert J. Mackenzie

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Synopsis: Disruptive behavior and lack of discipline are the most serious problems facing teachers today and are the main reason for the high attrition rate in the profession. SETTING LIMITS IN THE CLASSROOM, REVISED offers proven techniques and sure-fire methods that work with children of all ages and temperaments. Teachers will be able to say good-bye to all the ineffective methods that wear them down and get them nowhere-no more reasoning, explaining, lectures or threats after learning the author's clear, easy-to-use approach. This completely updated and revised edition offers special tools for handling the "strong-willed" 10% of students who cause 90% of classroom problems. Teachers of all grades will learn how to:* Set clear, firm limits in the classroom* Eliminate power struggles before they begin and handle disruptions quickly* Establish a climate of cooperation and respect* Support classroom rules with effective consequences* Use the encouragement process and avoid discouraging messages* Manage hyperactive and inattentive students* Conduct proactive, focused parent conferences