Principles of Classroom Management: A Professional Decision-Making Model

by James Levin, James Kerr, James Nolan

Written for classroom management and general methods courses, the Canadian Edition of Principles of Classroom Management provides a theoretically-based, practical system for helping teachers prevent disruptive behaviour and influence appropriate behaviour while continuing to provide a positive learning environment. This concise text presents an array of decision-making options that guide teachers in thinking about how to approach particular classroom management situations and choose from a range of options designed to prevent, cope with, and solve a variety of problems. A variety of theoretical perspectives, each supported with cases taken from actual classrooms, give students many choices in how to handle issues that may arise in their own classrooms. The Canadian Edition cites Canadian research and represents educational policies and initiatives from across Canada. There are added examples of bullying, and improper use of the Internet and e-mail by students. The section on classroom questioning has been updated with Canadian content; and there is a brand new section on Canadian response to educational change.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction, Teaching, Professional Development, Textbooks

261 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1991

Reviews

[faaithx · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think that every teacher should read this book because it is useful to help us in being as an effective teachers and professional💙

[Sam · Rating 3 out of 5]

A basic overview on classroom and behaviour management. I read the 6. ed., which was very well structured and gives lots of practical advice. I especially liked the hierarchy for management intervention (p. 189), ranging from nonverbal interventions and verbal interventions to logical consequences.
The extensive lists of references after every chapter are another plus.

Good read for new teachers.

[Endira77]

I highlighted lots of stuff throughout, some seemingly meaningless, and one that any educator will validate: "Discipline problems are significant contributors to job-related stress and doubts about career choice and professional competency." (31) If only I truly understood the concept *then* but experience is the best teacher.