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Copyright, iv
Preface, xv
Part One. Foundations of Comprehensive Classroom Management, 1
Chapter 1. Classroom Management in Perspective, 3
Learning Goals, 4
Extent of the Problem, 5
Social Factors Influence Students’ Behavior, 8
School Factors Significantly Influence Students’ Learning and Behavior, 10
Classroom Management: A Changing Perspective, 12
Comprehensive Classroom Management, 16
The Authors’ Basic Assumptions about Classroom Management, 19
Factors That Influence Teachers’ Classroom Management Decisions, 20
Developing Your Own Approach to Effective and Professionally Responsible Classroom Management, 25
Summary, 26
Implementation Activities, 26
Recommended Reading, 27
Chapter 2. Understanding Students’ Basic Psychological Needs, 28
Learning Goals, 28
Theoretical Perspectives, 30
Students at Risk for School Failure, 45
The Issues of Order, Caring, and Power, 48
Summary, 52
Implementation Activities, 53
Recommended Reading, 53
Part Two. Creating a Safe and Supportive Learning Community, 55
Chapter 3. Establishing Positive Teacher–Student Relationships, 57
Learning Goals, 58
Research on Teacher–Student Relationships, 58
The Teacher as a Model, 62
Establishing Effective Relationships with Students, 63
Methods for Communicating Caring and Support, 70
Evaluating the Quality of Teacher–Student Relationships, 90
Summary, 91
Implementation Activities, 93
Recommended Reading, 98
Chapter 4. Creating Positive Peer Relationships, 99
Learning Goals, 100
Why It Is Important to Develop a Positive Classroom Community, 100
Understanding the Classroom Group, 103
Acquaintance Activities, 104
Activities for Establishing a Cohesive, Supportive Group, 111
Activities for Enhancing Diverse Liking Patterns, 119
School Climate, 124
Summary, 132
Implementation Activities, 132
Recommended Reading, 133
Chapter 5. Working with Parents, 135
Learning Goals, 136
Keeping Parents Informed, 138
Parent Conferences, 151
Dealing Effectively with Parents’ Criticisms and Confrontations, 163
Placing School–Home Interaction in Perspective, 165
Additional Methods for Positively Engaging Parents of Second Language Learners, 167
Assessing Parent Contacts, 169
Implementing and Assessing New Methods, 169
Summary, 169
Implementation Activities, 170
Recommended Reading, 171
Chapter 6. Developing Standards for Classroom Behavior, 173
Learning Goals, 174
Developing General Behavior Standards or Rules, 177
Classroom Procedures, 185
Creative Examples of Teaching and Reviewing Rules and Procedures, 191
An Outline for Beginning the School Year, 197
Classroom Management Skills That Help Maximize On-Task Behavior, 199
Summary, 216
Implementation Activities, 216
Recommended Reading, 219
Part Three. Increasing Student Motivation and Learning by Implementing Instructional Methods That Meet Students’ Academic Needs, 221
Chapter 7. Enhancing Students’ Motivation to Learn, 223
Learning Goals, 224
Key Issues in Student Motivation to Learn, 224
Students’ Academic Needs, 227
Meeting the Needs of Students with Special Needs, 268
Two Additional Methods for Enhancing Students’ Motivation to Learn: Cooperative Learning and Peer Tutoring, 278
Example of Enhancing Motivation and Student Success, 286
Summary, 288
Implementation Activities, 289
Recommended Reading, 291
Part Four. When Prevention Is Not Enough: Methods for Altering Unproductive Student Behavior, 295
Chapter 8. Responding to Violations of Rules and Procedures, 297
Learning Goals, 298
Effective Responses to Irresponsible Student Behavior, 299
Responding to Defiant Behavior, 309
A Classroom Procedure for Responding to Disruptive Behavior, 318
Summary, 327
Implementation Activities, 327
Recommended Reading, 328
Chapter 9. Using Problem Solving to Resolve Behavior Problems, 329
Learning Goals, 330
Placing Problem Solving in Context, 332
A Model for Solving Problems with Individual Students, 333
Methods for Solving Problems between Students, 343
Methods for Group Problem Solving, 345
Methods of Responding to Serious and Continuing Student Behavior Problems, 350
Incorporating Problem Solving into a Schoolwide Student Management Plan, 353
Summary, 359
Implementation Activities, 359
Recommended Reading, 361
Chapter 10. Developing Individual Behavior Change Plans, 362
Learning Goals, 363
Behavior Management in Perspective, 365
Understanding What Causes Student Behavior: Conducting an Environmental Analysis/Functional Assessment, 368
Strategies for Helping Students Develop New Behavior Skills, 380
A Team Approach to Developing a Positive Behavior Change Plan, 406
Summary, 408
Implementation Activities, 410
Recommended Reading, 412
Appendix A. Possible Procedures for Common Areas in an Elementary School, 415
Appendix B. Recommendations for Secondary-Level Teachers Regarding the Teaching of Limited English-Proficient Students, 417
References, 419
Name Index, 433
Subject Index, 439

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