Management in the Active Classroom - Softcover

Berger, Ron; Strasser, Dina; Woodfin, Libby

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0692533176 ISBN 13: 9780692533178

Publisher: EL Education Inc. - EL Ed Publications, 2015

Synopsis

About Management in the Active Classroom

A well-managed classroom almost runs itself. Students are focused and respectful, whether they are silent at their desks or active throughout the classroom--collaborating, experimenting, discovering, and creating. This book is a guide for teachers who want their classrooms to run well in all settings, where students are self-directed and self-disciplined learners. It is a book of proven, practical strategies harvested from successful schools across the United States. Strategies are described in concrete language, illustrated through classroom examples, and illuminated by companion videos. This guide will equip teachers, whether veterans or brand-new, to join inspired, collaborative learning with a calm and thoughtful classroom culture. 

About this title

About the Author

Ron Berger, chief academic officer for EL Education, taught public school for more than twenty-five years.

Dina Strasser, a former English and ELL teacher for fourteen years, is project manager for EL Education Professional Services.

Libby Woodfin, a former teacher and school counselor, is director of publications for EL Education. 

From the Back Cover

"Management in theActive Classroom is a unique resource--a visionary and practical guide. Inour schools, positive classroom management is a continuing focus. This book hasbeen an incredibly valuable resource for creating an engaging and respectfulculture across our classrooms. Every teacher should have this book!"
-Dr. Deborah Kenny, founder and CEO, Harlem VillageAcademies and the Progressive Education Institute

"Finally, a coherent collection of strategies that positionsclassroom management in service of student learning. Yes, it is important tomake sure the "trains run on time," but to do so without any deep thought as tothe ultimate destination too often confuses compliance with engagement. Management in the Active Classroomreflects the collective wisdom of EL Education schools on how to create andsustain classrooms built upon teacher leadership and student agency. It shouldbe a core text for every teacher, especially those at the start of theircareers."
Stephen R. Mahoney, Ed.D., associate director and directorof school partnerships, Harvard Teacher Fellows

"Management in theActive Classroom is a tool that we have used during school-wideprofessional development, team collaboration meetings, and individual coachingcycles. The examples, vignettes, and videos demystify effective classroommanagement and give us ideas we can use the very next day. It is refreshing toread a resource about management that integrates character building, lesson design,and student ownership."
-Erin Sciscione, principal, Downtown Denver ExpeditionarySchool

Edition details

• Publisher: EL Education Inc. - EL Ed Publications
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0692533176
• ISBN 13: 9780692533178
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 194