Classroom Management From The Ground Up

Classroom management can make or break your teaching. But as educators know, there is no one-fits-all solution for every classroom. That is why bestselling authors Todd Whitaker, Madeline Whitaker Good, and Katherine Whitaker came together to write this book. They created a guide combining sound research with practical wisdom so educators could have a classroom management resource written by teachers for teachers. From this book, you’ll gain effective strategies for designing and improving your classroom management from the ground up. You’ll learn how the three core aspects of classroom management (relationships, high and clear expectations, and consistency) can be used to build and maintain an effectively-run classroom. You’ll also find out how to tweak minor issues and reset major challenges when things don’t go as planned. Each chapter covers a core aspect of classroom management and includes a foundational understanding of the concept, powerful stories and examples, how-to applications, and tips on tweaking as problems arise. In addition, each chapter features a "What You Can Do Tomorrow" section--strategies you can implement immediately. Whether you are a new or experienced teacher, this book will empower you to identify what is going well, adjust what needs to be changed, and feel more prepared for the unexpected.

This book chronicles the journey of seven schools serving students of poverty, English Language Learners (ELLs), and students of color, which were able to sustain school improvement for a decade on either state and/or national criteria that measure student performance outcomes. The book shares stories of these seven schools and demonstrates that it takes an entire school working together with their communities, adding to the social and cultural capital of their students and families, to create and nurture what we call a Learning Partnership for sustainable school improvement. The answers for how these schools sustained school improvement and are effective schools is evident from their school student metrics that validate the school’s ability to meet and sustain external mandates of high performance over time. The seven individual case stories illustrate that what matters most is what happens in the school itself. It is the internal culture of caring and respecting each other and working from an additive perspective of valuing students for their unique gifts and abilities, rather than exclusively focusing on increasing test scores that makes these school stories unique. This is not about heroic leadership but leadership spread out and shared among professionals working together to achieve common goals around shared values and beliefs. This book is about using resources in ways that value human capital as the greatest asset in the school to ensure that educators feel a sense of commitment, connection, and passion for their work together with students, their families, and their communities that enable them to excel together. We offer readers seven cases that demonstrate there is no cookie cutter approach to having an effective school. Rather, there is a theory-in-practice that grounds the Learning Partnership depicted as a tree within a sustainable school improvement culture. This sustainable culture connects shared leadership and accountability, resourcefulness, a humanistic philosophy, additive schooling and results in an organization synergy that sustains organizational and collective efficacy for achieving results in these schools that other educators in schools with similar demographics are often unable to sustain or attain.

Describes nine different teaching strategies which have been proven to have positive effects on student learning and explains how those strategies can be incorporated into the classroom.

This is a solutions book that shows how to organize and structure a classroom to create a safe and positive environment for student learning and achievement to take place. It offers 50 classroom procedures that can be applied, changed, adapted, into classroom routines for any classroom management plan at any grade level. Each procedure is presented with a consistent format that breaks it down and tells how to teach it and what the outcome of teaching it will be. While all of the work and preparation behind a well-managed classroom are rarely observed, the dividends are evident in a classroom that is less stressful for all and one that hums with learning. The information is supplemented with 40 QR Codes that take the learning beyond the basic text. As the companion book to THE First Days of School, it takes one of the three characteristics of an effective teacher, being an extremely good classroom manager, and shows how to put it into practice in the classroom. It will show you how to manage your classroom step by step. THE Classroom Management Book will help you prevent classroom discipline problems and help you create an atmosphere where everyone knows what to do--even when you are not in the classroom! 320-page book with Index 50 step-by-step Procedures 40 QR Codes for extended learning

What are the beliefs and behaviors that set great teachers apart? In this internationally renowned bestseller, Todd Whitaker reveals 19 keys to becoming more effective in the classroom. This essential third edition features new sections on why it’s about more than relationships, how to focus on a consistent, engaging learning environment, and the importance of choosing the right mode—business, parent, child—to improve your classroom management. Perfect for educators at any level of experience, for independent reading or for schoolwide book studies, this practical book will leave you feeling inspired and ready to do the things that matter most for the people who matter most—your students.

Explore the wide range of duties inherent in being an assistant principal and gain strategies to achieve success and happiness in this position, whether for a single year or for a career. Written with compassion and accountability and informed by research, this is your complete guide for stepping into your critical role as an opportunity maker striving to foster student success. Ambitious K–12 assistant principals will: Delve into the role of an assistant principal and the wide variety of duties and responsibilities it encompasses Learn how to develop positive, equitable environments for student learning and educator achievement Develop an understanding of the importance of managerial strategies and compassionate leadership Benefit from the variety of reproducible professional development activities Encourage learning and growth through strong leadership Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Deciding You Want to Be an Assistant Principal Chapter 2: Making Time for Management Chapter 3: Fostering a Positive School Culture and Climate Chapter 4: Developing Relationships Chapter 5: Protecting and Promoting Priorities and People Chapter 6: Leveraging Firm and Fair Discipline Chapter 7: Capitalizing on Teachable Moments Chapter 8: Safeguarding an Equitable Education for All Chapter 9: Taking Time for Teaching and Learning Chapter 10: Supporting School Improvement and Accountability Conclusion: All Other Duties as Assigned Appendix: Quick Reference—Strategies References and Resources Index

This practical guide to online teaching is for kindergarten teachers and primary or elementary teachers. It is based on research, teacher interviews, and the author’s real-world experience working in online education, as both a teacher and a trainer. Macur signposts relevant research and gives examples of key themes, tools, and ideas that can be applied in everyday teaching. These include a range of fundamental aspects of the online environment, with chapters covering online platforms, classroom management, student engagement, and feedback. It offers tried-and-tested exercises, takeaways, and reflective questions to give the reader numerous moments to consider how they will use, adapt, and develop these tools and integrate them into their own teaching practice. Teaching Online for Kindergarten and Primary Teachers is a clear, informative, and pragmatic book for all educators and students to deepen their knowledge and prepare them for teaching online and delivering effective online education like a professional.

Survive your first years as a teacher with the no-nonsense tips and stories in this book. Learn how to choose respect over being liked, content over cute, grace over grades, and planning over Pinterest. Also find out how to avoid the teacher’s lounge mentality and surround yourself with positive influences. The author’s honest tone and humor throughout will leave you feeling inspired and ready to tackle the challenges that can come your way, so you can stay happy in your role and remember why you chose a career in education. Bonus: The book features a variety of worksheets you can use immediately, on lesson planning, student behavior and motivation, and more.