P.R.A.I.S.E.—Effectively Guiding Student Behavior

by Beth Ackerman

This guidebook not only provides general behavior management advice but also offers tips for handling the challenging student from a Christian perspective, coupled with tried-and-true research. This informative book covers the keys to successful classroom management using the acronym being proactive, using reinforcements, assessing and analyzing the intent of misbehavior, being sincere, and empowering students and the Holy Spirit in them.

48 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Dr. Beth Ackerman’s passion for children with disabilities is evident in her professional career and studies. Her master’s degree is in Special Education from Lynchburg College. She has a postgraduate professional license from the Virginia Department of Education which endorses her to teach elementary education K-8, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, mental retardation, and administration and supervision K-12. Her doctorate degree is in Administration and Supervision from the University of Virginia. She taught students with disabilities for three years before becoming a principal for six years at a private day school for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities. She has over a decade of experience in working with children with learning disabilities, mental retardation, and emotional disabilities as a behavior specialist, family support provider, teacher, and administrator. She currently teaches undergraduate and graduate level special education courses and serves as the Associate Dean of the School Education at Liberty University.

Reviews

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

So helpful

This is the first behavior management book I have read. Dr. Ackerman has given me some tools to start with when it comes to dealing with difficult students.