Discipline in the Secondary Classroom: A Positive Approach to Behavior Management (Jossey-Bass Teacher, Grades 9-12) - Softcover

Randall S. Sprick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0787977950 ISBN 13: 9780787977955

Publisher: Jossey-Bass Inc Pub, 2006

Synopsis

Discipline and lack of motivation are two of the most vexing problems facing teachers today. Discipline in the Secondary Classroom, Second Edition gives high school teachers step-by-step guidance for designing a behavior management plan that will help prevent misbehavior and increase student motivation. The book is a hands-on resource that contains easy-to-implement strategies distilled from a research-based approach that is proactive, instructional, positive, and effective.

Discipline in the Secondary Classroom, Second Edition is filled with forms, samples, and evaluation tools that will help teachers continually fine-tune their management plan to reach more students. Both new and seasoned teachers will find this book invaluable for designing a management plan that prevents problems, motivates students, and teaches them to behave responsibly. The book also equips the teacher with techniques for responding to misbehavior in a calm and consistent manner.

About this title

About the Author

Randall Sprick has an undergraduate degree in general education, a master’s degree in special education, and a doctorate in curriculum and supervision.He has taught students with emotional and behavioral problems and trained and supervised teachers at elementary and secondary levels.He has taught postgraduate courses on behavior management and behavioral consultation at the University of Oregon.
Dr. Sprick has written numerous articles and books, as well as developed audio and videoin-service programs addressing topics such as classroom management, schoolwide discipline policies, playground discipline, and bus behavior.
Dr. Sprick is director of Safe & Civil Schools, which provides in-service programs throughout the country. Each year, he and his training staff conduct workshops and classes for more than thirty thousand teachers.His positive and practical approach is helping schools increase safety, reduce classroom disruption, and improve school climate.

Review

"With its practical and proactive strategies for motivating reluctant students, preventing potential classroom disruptions, and managing challenging adolescent behavior, Discipline in the Secondary Classroom is an invaluable tool for both beginning and ‘seasoned’ high school teachers."
—Carolyn Novelly, resource teacher and behavior coach, Duval County Public Schools, Jacksonville, Florida

"Discipline in the Secondary Classroom offers educators practical and purposeful strategies that work in every learning environment. Effective application of the skills and methods in this book will lead to student academic and behavioral success."
—Sharon Collins, principal, Interlake High School, Bellevue, Washington

"The ‘Crowning Jewel’ for all high schools from Randy Sprick, the premier expert on Safe and Civil Schools.  A practical, hands-on, and easily integrated approach to safer classrooms, schools and high performing students."
—Teri Harper, teacher, Tates Creek High School, Lexington, Kentucky

"Secondary school staff interested in learning how to use more of their classroom time for genuine instruction and less time reacting to discipline problems will find the information and ideas in this book invaluable. This is an absolute must for trainers of secondary staff as well."
—Laura Matson, program specialist, Learning Support Services, Franklin Pierce School District, Tacoma, Washington

"I am a leader of a high diversity high school that is establishing and implementing beliefs, rituals, and traditions connecting school learning to life skills for success for all students. Dr. Sprick's book was our road map for success. ‘a must read’."
—Jackie Lewis, assistant principal, Evergreen High School, Seattle, Washington

"This is a must have for all secondary educators!  It will transform your school culture while promoting productivity, safety and civility within the classroom."
—Gina Tomas, high school principal, Houston, Texas

"This book is the first classroom management tool I've seen that made an immediate difference in my class.  It's easy to implement and is an effective means of not only stopping misbehavior before it starts, but of helping students take responsibility for changing their behavior."
—Kelley Sullivan, high school teacher, Teacher Trainer of CHAMPs, Houston, Texas

Edition details

• Publisher: Jossey-Bass Inc Pub
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0787977950
• ISBN 13: 9780787977955
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 286