Discipline in the Secondary Classroom

 Improve student behavior and motivation with this comprehensive resource

Discipline in the Secondary Classroom: A Positive Approach to Behavior Management, 4th Edition is an insightful treatment of the always-challenging topic of discipline in the high school classroom. The newly revised edition of the book incorporates a renewed focus on classroom management plans, handling the use and misuse of electronic devices in the classroom, and adapting instruction for a virtual classroom setting. Discipline in the Secondary Classroom discusses other issues crucial to the successful management of secondary classrooms and include:

 • How behavior is learned

 • Managing student work

 • Managing the use of technology and electronic devices in the classroom

 • Active engagement strategies for teacher-directed instruction (both the physical classroom and the virtual classroom)

 • Corrective strategies for misbehavior and inattention

• Maintaining a Cycle of Continuous Improvement to be a better teacher each year

Perfect for grade 9 to 12 classroom teachers and educational administrators—including principals, assistant principals, staff development professionals, and consultants— Discipline in the Secondary Classroom constitutes an indispensable resource for anyone aiming to achieve a civil, safe, and fair classroom environment.

Randall Sprick, is Director of Safe & Civil Schools, a consulting company that provides in-service throughout the United States. He has worked as a paraprofessional, teacher, and teacher trainer at the elementary and secondary levels.

Jessica Sprick is a consultant and presenter with Safe & Civil Schools with a focus on absenteeism prevention and intervention. She is an author for Ancora Publishing and ASCD.

Cristy Coughlin, is a school psychologist, researcher, and author with Ancora Publishing with interests in behavioral intervention, prevention, and assessment.

Jacob Edwards is a consultant and trainer for Safe & Civil Schools. He spent twelve years serving as a teacher and administrator in middle and high schools across a variety of socio economic contexts.

The Authors

Acknowledgments

Foreword

Preface

Introduction

Section One: Overview of the DSC Approach

Chapter 1: Develop a Clear Vision for Your Class and Your Classroom Management Approach

Section Two: Preparing Your Classroom Management Plan

Chapter 2: Structure for Success (Behavioral Decisions)

Chapter 3: Structure for Success (Instructional Decisions)

Chapter 4: Teach Students to Meet Expectations

Chapter 5: Observe: Use Data to Monitor and Adjust Your Management Plan

Chapter 6: Interact Positively (Build Positive Relationships with Students and Provide Positive Feedback)

Chapter 7: Interact Positively (Motivational Strategies and Systems)

Chapter 8: Correct Misbehavior Fluently

Section Three: Implementing, Sustaining, and Refining Your Classroom Management Plan

Chapter 9: Launch

Chapter 10: Maintain a Cycle of Continuous Improvement

Section Four: Implementing DSC in Virtual Learning Environments

Chapter 11: DSC in the Virtual Setting

References

Name Index

Subject Index

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