Discipline in the Secondary Classroom: Encouraging Responsible Behavior and Enhancing Motivation

Discipline in the Secondary Classroom: Encouraging Responsible Behavior and Enhancing Motivation

Randall S. Sprick, Jessica Sprick, Cristy Coughlin
$49.35
Publication Date: July 27th, 2021
Publisher:
Jossey-Bass
ISBN:
9781119651819
Pages:
560

Description

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.

About the Author

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.