Not In My Classroom!: A Teacher's Guide to Effective Classroom Management

by Frederick C. Wootan

It’s been a whole week made up of “one of those days.” Your students are not listening. They are not doing their homework. And you can’t even get them to sit still. Time to throw in the towel? No—it’s time to batten down the hatches. Author Frederick C. Wootan is a teacher who brings business management into the classroom. His solutions to your problems help you get your class back under control. From seating strategies to disciplinary tactics, this user-friendly teaching guide covers it all, including tips

-Building a support network
-Communicating and enforcing rules
-Issuing a mission statement
-Identifying and dealing with problem students
-Managing the paperwork
-Modernizing your class

By following the guidance provided in Not in My Classroom , you can train your students to treat your classroom less like a playground and more like a workplace. A fresh take on classroom management, this practical book helps you put students in their seats, pencils in their hands, and a smile on your face.

Genres: Teaching, Education, Professional Development

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Logan Borges · Rating 1 out of 5]

I hated this pedantic pile of didactic paternalism. I hated that it was so patronizing; I hated it’s constant referral to “you”, because I just hate when kind of writing tries to address ME specifically.

Some metaphors are useful (teacher=businessperson) and some tips about planning. But I cannot take another page of this style! THIS is what I fear most and hate about self-help books!

[Jonathan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Geared towards first year teacher. Didn’t give much insight on discipline or construction effect lessons. Had a few good organizational tips. Written by a third year teacher.

[Cynthia Sherman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some great ideas within these pages.

[Whitney Hamilton]

I own this book, and think it’s probably good, but was never able to find the time to finish it, and now that I’m not teaching it is not high priority.

[Gillian Bourassa]

some good ideas, some stuff I already knew or was doing without realizing that I was doing it, and some stuff that clearly works for Mr Wootan but would never work for me--just not my style. A great read, it was recommended to me and I intend to recommend it to others, but should be read with a critical eye and not necessarily accepted as the Holy Gospel of Teaching.

[Ms. McDonald · Rating 4 out of 5]

FOR TEACHERS: Some of the info in here is obvious and can be skipped, but it helped a lot with organization. It especially helped with setting up rules and my own goals for the school year. It's great for first year teachers, and even improving on established teachers' practices.

[Emili · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wish I would have found this book my first year of teaching. Tons of practical advice and a decent refresher for the beginning of my 14th year.