Introduction -- Part 1. Establishing and maintaining control - 1. Classroom management essentials - 2. Establishing routines - 3. Giving clear instructions - 4. Consequences - 5. The number one secret to effective classroom management - 6. Positive reinforcements -- Part 2. A step-by-step lesson with the noisy class - 7. Taking control at the door - 8. Seating plans - 9. Getting them into the room-the filter method - 10. Getting the lesson started - 11. Maintaining a positive learning environment - 12. Maintaining lesson flow - 13. Dealing with problems -- Conclusion: The end of the lesson -- List of strategies
Summary:
Packed with powerful, fast-acting techniques-including a novel routine to get any class quite in 15 seconds or less-the book helps teachers transform their ability to connect and succeed with hard-to-reach, reluctant learners. Even if you have never had "the class from hell," you'll find hundreds of practical, useable ideas and interventions to meet students' needs and create a thoroughly enjoyable classroom climate for all concerned
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