Comprehensive Classroom Management: Creating Communities of Support and Solving Problems

by Vern Jones, Louise Jones

Application boxes, graphic organizers, and Internet references are new to this seventh edition of a text for pre- and in-service teachers. The text features numerous real-life examples of classroom management principles for use in kindergarten through 12th grade. Focus is on creating positive learning environments, problem solving, and building individual behavior change plans. Vern Jones is professor of teacher education at Lewis & Clark College. Louise Jones teaches grade school. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Genres: Nonfiction, School, Teaching, Education

464 pages, Paperback

First published July 3, 2003

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

One less book for the bonfire, but it's a textbook and I just can't give it anymore stars.

A textbook that's actually not a waste of time. There was a lot of good stuff in this one, and I will be keeping it to use as reference.

[Nyssa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This textbook (and course) should be taught to everyone who wants to work with children. I already have an outline for the day that I finally walk into a classroom of my own.
Not only that, I now know how to incorporate the students' ideas towards creating a positive and productive classroom without either being either too lenient or too strict.
It takes a lot of planning and forethought, but the ideas, concepts, and examples offered in this text can help anyone create or adapt a game plan to match their situation.

I can see using this textbook as a guide going forward.

[Holly Ekblad · Rating 3 out of 5]

An informative textbook with lots of ideas and suggestions.

[Pamalama Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a textbook for my class and it so far has been the best one assigned. I liked how each chapter started out with a summary of research and then had strategies to use in the classroom.

[Sara · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some interesting research and suggestions, but way too dense and wordy, with a somewhat supercilious and preachy tone. There's a lot of "teachers are doing it wrong" bs in here that really turned me off.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very insightful. Lots of examples amd guidance.

[Embracing the Spectrum · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book contains great strategies for effective classroom management. I walked away from it with some extra tools in my toolbelt, so to speak.