| Description |
xxxii, 391 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Contents |
Behavior management and classroom instruction. Can teachers manage the no child left behind mandate and student misbehaviors too? -- Is there a relationship between teacher stress and student misbehavior? -- Is teaching the habits of highly successful students the best approach to improve student motivation? -- Students with AD/HD in the regular classroom: are teachers prepared to manage inclusion? -- Can there be too much tolerance and accommodation for diversity of student behavior in the classroom? -- Teacher management of student misbehavior. Does the authoritarianism of traditional classroom management contribute to student disrespect? -- Is positive reinforcement overused? -- Should time-out be timed out? -- Is punishment an effective technique to control behavior? -- Should character count? -- School-wide management strategies. Can bully-proofing change school climate? -- Are culturally sensitive practices attainable? -- Are parent education programs effective? -- Can profiling help identify potentially violent students? -- Are schools violating student rights? -- Severe behavior challenges. Does zero tolerance work? --Can schools provide effective intervention for adolescents with conduct disorders? -- Should schools treat the mental health needs of students? -- Are antidepressant medications an appropriate treatment for students? -- Are suspensions and expulsions viable responses to violent behaviors? -- Is student restraint ever justifiable? Summary [This book] is a debate-style reader designed to introduce students to controversies in managing the classroom. The readings, which represent the arguments of leading educators, psychologists, and researchers, reflect a variety of viewpoints and have been selected ... because of their value in a debate framework.... By requiring students to analyze opposing viewpoints and reach considered judgments, [this book] actively develops students' critical thinking skills. -Back cover. |
| Subject |
Classroom management
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| Added Author |
Harrington, Robert G
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| Added Title |
Clashing views on controversial issues in classroom management |
| ISBN |
0073527181 |
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