Classroom Discipline and Management (Wiley/Jossey-Bass Education) - Softcover

Edwards, Clifford H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471459739 ISBN 13: 9780471459736

Publisher: Wiley, 2003

Synopsis

Reflecting the latest research into multicultural education and conflict resolution, this popular book helps teachers choose the discipline models that best fit their personal values and educational philosophies. Using illuminating narratives and case studies, the author presents the most effective discipline models, including proven strategies for preventing and correcting disciplinary problems.

• Provides both theory and practical applications for each disciplinary model
• Includes a completely new chapter on violence, highlighting resolutions to conflicts and violence prevention in the classroom.
• Text focuses on the student-teacher relationship and the issues of gender, race, culture, and exceptionality
• All models of discipline are introduced with examples, dialogues, and explanations for clearer understanding
• The author compares assumptions of the different learning models to help readers understand their differences.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Reflecting current research into multicultural education, the new edition of this popular text is written to help future teachers select discipline models that best fit their personal values and educational philosophies. The author examines nine popular discipline models through narrative and case studies. Each model includes theory and fundamentals, strategies for preventing and correcting disciplinary problems, and the application for each to the classroom and school.

From the Back Cover:

Key Benefit:Reflecting current research into multicultural education, the new edition of this popular book is written to help educators and administrators select teaching models that fit their personal values and educational philosophies. Eight popular discipline models are examined through narrative and case studies. Each includes theory and fundamentals, strategies for preventing and correcting disciplinary problems, and the application for each to the classroom and school. Key Topics: Unique introductory chapters help readers understand both the causes and the effects of disciplinary problems, and provide guidelines for choosing, or creating, a personal disciplinary approach. Detailed information on implementation illustrates how each model performs in actual practice. Extensively revised material on multicultural education reflects the most current research and new coverage is incorporated throughout the book, whenever appropriate. Research on the effects of punishment has been added, and the book now thoroughly explores adverse effects of the assertive discipline approach. Market: A valuable book for any educator, school administrator, or parent seeking information or strategies on discipline.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0471459739
• ISBN 13: 9780471459736
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 400