Shouting Won′t Grow Dendrites: 20 Techniques for Managing a Brain-Compatible Classroom

by Marcia L. Tate

  Stop shouting and start teaching!  

This insightful resource demonstrates how to cultivate a physical classroom environment conducive to learning, develop a proactive classroom management plan, deliver brain-compatible lessons, and deal with chronic behavior problems. Providing easy-to-implement strategies and activities, best-selling author Marcia Tate covers the use of lighting, music, humor, constructive conversations, movement, classroom rituals, and parental support to actively engage students and direct their energy in a positive way. Each chapter follows a consistent structure and

Genres: Education, Teaching

168 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Katarina Pantic · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full of useful strategies. A tad outdated but overall good.

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Given to me to read by my cooperating teacher, I realize I am using most of the techniques already, but found a couple more to try. It would be an awesome addition to the shelf of any new teacher who wants the baby steps to begin the process of their own management of the classroom.

[Lori Sharp · Rating 5 out of 5]

... and if this is what you do --- SHOUT --- it's what you'll get. A MUST-READ for new teachers. It is packed full of classroom management strategies for all levels and grades. The thought going through my mind while reading this was "... my students mirror my actions and words ..."

[Errin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Basically, this book is a good refresher of best practices in any classroom. If you read Harry Wongs and this one every once in a while, you should have an arsenal of best practices whether you are just beginning or have been in thr classroom for years.

[Keirabauer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a gold mine of practical and genius strategies to help novice and veteran teachers alike establish effective classroom management. Benjamin Franklin's saying "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" is illustrated throughout this book.

[Stephanie Stoebe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my gosh! This has changed my teaching style forever. I cannot wait to get back to my classroom and implement the changes!

[Rachel Robins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book on classroom managements and creating a brain-friendly classroom!!

[Sarah Poling · Rating 5 out of 5]

heard her speak excellent workshop!