Teach More and Discipline Less

Barbara Reider has been a dedicated educator for over 30 years, gaining a multitude of experience in classroom management and continually striving to capture the many motivations that drive behavior. She is the author of two previous books for teachers and parents: A HOORAY KIND OF KID... A Child's Self-Esteem And How To Build It, and NOTES IN THE LUNCHBOX, How To Help Your Child Succeed At School. A motivating speaker for numerous school districts, education conferences and parent groups, she has presented workshops throughout the country. In addition, Barbara has conducted seven annual speaking tours for educators in Denmark. Noted for her interest in her fellow teachers and their empowerment, Barbara has produced a video, "Building Confident Kids," for use in staff development programs throughout the U.S. and Canada. Her books and videos are also published and produced in Denmark. She is a child advocate who has dedicated her professional career to helping children who are failing, either academically or socially, and to improving classroom management skills in teachers. Barbara transforms theory into workable techniques, bringing information, inspiration and humor to her readers.

Preface: A Focus on Prevention Note to the New Guys Acknowledgments About the Author 1. Set Yourself Up for Success Delivering an Unequivocal Message Survival Skill Number 1: Classroom Management Kids Don't Care How Much You Know Until They Know How Much You Care Basic Techniques of Positive Teachers Standard Procedures: The Unwritten Rules Suggested Standard Procedures Together We Make a Difference Minimize Problems as You Arrange Desks The Power of a Quiet Voice Minimize Problems as You Arrange Desks "Teacher, What Do I Do Now?" Classroom Rules Are Set Cooperatively Reminders About Rules Recognition and Reinforcement Roundup of Chapter 1 2. Build Rapport With Kids The Secrets to Their Success Common Denominators Two Letters of Welcome Getting to Know You The News Begins the Day An Important 15 Minutes Can You Risk Sharing Yourself? Classroom Climate Yes, You Are a Counselor The Characteristics of High Self-Esteem Three Components of Self-Esteem Building a Sense of Connectedness Building a Sense of Uniqueness Building a Sense of Power Roundup of Chapter 2 3. Develop Effective Strategies Love Alone Does Not a Classroom Manage Planning: The Key to Good Teaching Effective Classroom Planning Enhance Your Environment A Better Class Because of Their Ownership Promote a Sense of Class Pride Kids Must Risk in Order to Succeed Mistakes: Wonderful Opportunities to Learn Look at Something Another Way A Time to Talk, a Time to Be Quiet Captain of the Week Nothing Like a Good Laugh! Roundup of Chapter 3 4. Promote a Feeling of Cohesiveness Grouping for Cooperation Community Circle: Simple But Powerful Incidental Discussions as Problem Solvers A Scheduled Classroom Meeting Kids Suggest Topics for Discussion Activities to Build a Feeling of Belonging Kids Discuss Misbehavior Ready to Work in Small Cooperative Groups Setting the Stage Practice Working Together in Groups Teams in Competition Roundup of Chapter 4 5. Minimize Problems With Proven Techniques The Art of Asking Good Questions Orchestrate Smooth Transitions The Good and Bad Sides of Praise Praise the Deed, Encourage the Child Negative and Positive Intervention Parents Make a Difference Guidelines to Send to Parents Unique Techniques Rx: Take One Sponge When Needed "My Best Teacher" Roundup of Chapter 5 6. Respond to Misbehavior A Few Inevitable Behavior Problems Stop a Problem Before It Happens A Positive Look at Misbehavior Temporary Compliance The "Teacher Look" for Small Violations The Democratic Approach to Misbehavior When "No" Means "Maybe" The Downside of Rewards Beyond Praise and Rewards Three Workable Systems Motivating Students to Learn Excellence in Teaching Roundup of Chapter 6 References and Suggested Readings Index

"The book is a comprehensive and practical work addressing the issues of today's classrooms, and it is written by a person well-aware of how demanding teaching can be." -- Ole Bang-Larsen, Chief Psychologist and Manager of Special Education "Reider's book gives valuable and practical ideas used by teachers she has observed throughout the world for preventing disruptions before they start. She proclaims an unfailing faith in the everyday hardworking teacher and presents workable ideas to sharpen teaching skills and improvements for classroom management." -- Joy Heisig, Educational Consultant "In my twenty five years as a school principal, I have seen many teachers struggle with negative student behavior. This book will help teachers avoid the many pitfalls in classroom management and enable them to create an optimal learning environment for their students." -- Gary Pogue, School Principal (Retired)