The Win-Win Classroom: A Fresh and Positive Look at Classroom Management

by Jane Bluestein (Editor)

At the start of your career or at the end of your rope… Recognized for a nontraditional approach to classroom discipline that really works, Jane Bluestein demonstrates how to build student accountability and end frustrating power struggles with all students. This authoritative, research-based guidebook considers the impact of stress, brain functioning, learning styles, and social and emotional factors on student behavior. Examples, guidelines, charts, and anecdotes, along with practical, powerful, and effective ideas will help

328 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2007

About the author

A dynamic and entertaining speaker, Dr. Bluestein has worked with thousands of educators, counselors, healthcare professionals, parents, childcare workers and other community members world-wide. She has appeared internationally as a speaker and talk-show guest, including several appearances as a guest expert on CNN, National Public Radio and The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Dr. Bluestein specializes in programs and resources geared to provide practical and meaningful information, training and hope in areas related to relationship building, effective instruction and guidance, and personal development. Much of her work focuses on interactions between adults and children, especially children at risk. Her down-to-earth speaking style, practicality, sense of humor, and numerous stories and examples make her ideas clear and accessible to her audiences.

Jane is an award-winning author whose books include Creating Emotionally Safe Schools; High School’s Not Forever; 21st Century Discipline; Being a Successful Teacher; Parents in a Pressure Cooker; Parents, Teens, & Boundaries; The Parent’s Little Book of Lists: Do’s and Don’ts of Effective Parenting; Mentors, Masters, and Mrs. McGregor: Stories of Teachers Making a Difference; and Magic, Miracles & Synchronicity : A Journal of Gratitude and Awareness. Dr. Bluestein’s latest books include The Win-Win Classroom and a companion facilitator’s guide.

Formerly a classroom teacher (in inner-city Pittsburgh, PA), crisis-intervention counselor, teacher training program coordinator, and volunteer with high-risk teens at a local Day Treatment Program, Dr. Bluestein currently heads Instructional Support Services, Inc., a consulting and resource firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Reviews

[Barbara Lovejoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read an article by this author in the ASCD publication, Educational Leadership, and liked it so much I wanted to read the book. I am so impressed with the book. It fits beautifully with Invitational Education and the Glasser Quality School Theory that we are using as a foundation for our charter school, Esperanza.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have heard June Bluenstein speak several times and have had a chance to implement some of her ideas and they have been very successful. She is very practical and direct. My goal now is to incorporate the win/win approach to the way I speak to my students consistently.

[Chandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book would be great for a green teacher. I had the opportunity to see her speak and she was great; although while reading the book it reminded me when I'm watching a movie for the first time but I already know all of the good parts from the preview.

[Heidi Buchwald · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good info/ideas...I was hoping for more to help with some of the really challenging behaviors we are currently experiencing at our school. I heard her speak once and was entertained...great speaker and some excellent stories to demonstrate what she proposes.