Teacher's Essential Guide: Classroom

This first in a series of essential guides for teachers offers classroom teachers concise, effective solutions to the most common instructional challenges they face. These solutions are based on a combination of research and the author's own experience as a public school teacher. Classroom management is about not only creating an effective classroom environment but reducing teachers' stress, increasing productivity-for both teachers and students-and ensuring a safe, equitable environment committed to the proposition that all kids can learn and succeed. For use with Grades 6-12.

Jim Burke is an English teacher of Burlingame High School in California

Introduction	p. 5
Classroom Management Self-Assessment	p. 8
Your Classroom
Create a Positive First Impression	p. 10
Maintain a Positive and Productive Relationship With All Students	p. 15
Use Your Walls to Educate, Communicate, and Celebrate	p. 21
Assign Seats Based on Individual and Instructional Needs	p. 27
Effective Instruction
Begin the Period Efficiently	p. 32
End the Period Productively	p. 37
Provide a Disciplined, Supportive Classroom Environment	p. 41
Manage Group Instruction Productively	p. 47
Learning for All	p. 52
Meet the Needs of All Students	p. 52
Meet the Needs of English Language Learners	p. 57
Support Students With Special Needs	p. 62
Support Students With Specific Learning Disabilities	p. 68
Positive Discipline	p. 74
Teach Self-Discipline and Personal Responsibility	p. 74
Administer Discipline With Dignity	p. 80
Communicate Policies, Procedures, and Principles in Your Syllabus	p. 85
Establish and Maintain an Effective Approach to Discipline	p. 90
Troubleshooting
Assignments	p. 95
Attendance	p. 97
Record Keeping	p. 98
Abuse	p. 100
Cheating	p. 102
Materials and Equipment	p. 104
Field Trips	p. 105
Substitutes	p. 106
Emergencies	p. 108
Conferences	p. 109
Recommended Reading	p. 112
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