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The Quick Guide to Classroom Management: 45 Secrets That All High School Teachers Need to Know
Most books about classroom management are filled with tricks and techniques that help the teacher to engage with his or her students in a better way. Like paracetamol for a chronic headache, these books offer a temporary relief for the symptoms of bad teacher-student rapport without addressing the root causes. The Quick Guide to Classroom Management: 45 Secrets That All High School Teachers Need to Know is not one of those books.
Effective classroom management depends upon how effectively the teacher deals with the dynamic interplay of many factors in the life of the child. This book will teach you, through the hard-earned experience of the author and the contributors, the secrets of:
1. Working effectively with parents: your key customers
2. Enjoying productive relationships with your co-workers
3. Building and maintaining rapport with your students
4. Actively engaging your students in the learning process
5. Engaging your advanced learners (such as your 'A' - Level, SAT and IBDP students)
6. Managing student behaviour in a way that is non-confrontational
7. Using ICT to effectively enhance the learning process
8. Teaching overseas, and the special challenges this involves
Fully illustrated with full colour infographics, images, diagrams and charts (and with extensive citations throughout) this book offers a 'breath of fresh air' for the pedagogical literature scene and provides a high-quality, accessible and essential guide for every high school teacher.
Mr Richard James Rogers was born in Wales and educated at Bangor University, UK. He has taught Science, Mathematics and German language at all levels of the British secondary school system and has been teaching at international schools in Thailand since 2008. He has lead INSET sessions at Bangkok Teachers’ Network conferences and he lead a team of students to win the Thailand Tournament of Minds Championship in 2012. This is his first of many anticipated books to come.
Effective classroom management depends upon how effectively the teacher deals with the dynamic interplay of many factors in the life of the child. This book will teach you, through the hard-earned experience of the author and the contributors, the secrets of:
1. Working effectively with parents: your key customers
2. Enjoying productive relationships with your co-workers
3. Building and maintaining rapport with your students
4. Actively engaging your students in the learning process
5. Engaging your advanced learners (such as your 'A' - Level, SAT and IBDP students)
6. Managing student behaviour in a way that is non-confrontational
7. Using ICT to effectively enhance the learning process
8. Teaching overseas, and the special challenges this involves
Fully illustrated with full colour infographics, images, diagrams and charts (and with extensive citations throughout) this book offers a 'breath of fresh air' for the pedagogical literature scene and provides a high-quality, accessible and essential guide for every high school teacher.
Mr Richard James Rogers was born in Wales and educated at Bangor University, UK. He has taught Science, Mathematics and German language at all levels of the British secondary school system and has been teaching at international schools in Thailand since 2008. He has lead INSET sessions at Bangkok Teachers’ Network conferences and he lead a team of students to win the Thailand Tournament of Minds Championship in 2012. This is his first of many anticipated books to come.
- GenresEducation
234 pages, Paperback
First published October 21, 2015
About the author
Richard James Rogers
5 books5 followersRichard James Rogers received both his bachelor's degree and his PGCE from Bangor University (Wales, UK). This was an excellent foundation for the steep learning curve that would follow as he pursued his career as a teacher of Science and Mathematics at UK state schools, and afterwards at elite international schools in Asia. His 15 years of full time teaching experience have seen him instruct IGCSE German, KS3 and 4 Science and Mathematics and three subjects at 'advanced level': Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. He also went on to lead a team of students to win the Thailand Tournament of Minds Championship in 2012 and has been an active educational blogger, columnist and online pedagogical content editor since 2010. His debut book: 'The Quick Guide to Classroom Management: 45 Secrets That All High School Teachers Need to Know', was rated 9.5 out of 10 in a recent UKEdChat book review, and offers an overview of what, in his experience and research, works best when it comes to engaging your learners and being happy in your job as a high school teacher. His second book, 'The Power of Praise: Empowering Students Through Positive Feedback' was released on August 31st 2019.
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November 16, 2019
The majority of the book is centred around the author’s personal opinions and limited experience. None of it is evidence based or backed up with any research. It uses schools of thought that are incredibly outdated and have actually been proven to be wrong. Could really hinder trainee teachers , NQTs and RQTs.
November 11, 2015
I received this through a Goodreads giveaway. Since I've been teaching for over 30 years, most of what was shared was not new to me. However, a beginning teacher would find the tips helpful, as most newbies do not expect the range of personalities & attitudes among the many students & parents they will encounter in a single term. I liked the inclusion of technology and found the QR hints useful.
February 13, 2016
An awful book, poorly written. About half the book isn't even about classroom management. Don't bother!
October 24, 2015
A brilliant book! As a teacher myself, this handy guide came in really useful as I was writing it. The tips on using ICT in the classroom are very comprehensive, and I believe that my take on building student rapport is very intuitive and makes a lot of sense. Should be called the 'Complete Guide to Classroom Management', since it is very detailed.
November 30, 2019
The Quick Guide to Classroom Management is a refreshing new book that includes many personal stories, humour and a plethora of tips on how to build rapport with your students to help you manage your classes.
It is raw, honest and sometimes cringeworthy in terms of the stories that highlight what not to do, or how not to behave as a teacher.
Each chapter ends with a summary and a series of questions for the reader, which I feel tests your understanding of the chapter but gives you the opportunity to take notes and build on any ideas you have whilst reading.
The language is kept simple, making the book easy to read and understand, unlike some other teaching books that are full of jargon completely new to many trainee teachers and NQTs.
It the book also contains beautiful illustrations that help bring the book alive and you can genuinely feel that the time and effort that went into this book comes from the heart.
I would recommend this book to any trainees and NQTs, but also to experienced teachers who may be in need of fresh ideas.
This book has reassured me that I am on the right track in certain aspects of my teaching but also given me plenty of new ideas to try once I get back in the classroom and I can't wait to take this book forward with me!
It is raw, honest and sometimes cringeworthy in terms of the stories that highlight what not to do, or how not to behave as a teacher.
Each chapter ends with a summary and a series of questions for the reader, which I feel tests your understanding of the chapter but gives you the opportunity to take notes and build on any ideas you have whilst reading.
The language is kept simple, making the book easy to read and understand, unlike some other teaching books that are full of jargon completely new to many trainee teachers and NQTs.
It the book also contains beautiful illustrations that help bring the book alive and you can genuinely feel that the time and effort that went into this book comes from the heart.
I would recommend this book to any trainees and NQTs, but also to experienced teachers who may be in need of fresh ideas.
This book has reassured me that I am on the right track in certain aspects of my teaching but also given me plenty of new ideas to try once I get back in the classroom and I can't wait to take this book forward with me!
December 29, 2018
Amazing book! This book is full of amazing lessons, I learned so much about education from this book and kind of regretted that my teacher wasn't like that. I highly recommend to teachers, student, people from or in education , it is a must read for you guys. Book has so many great insights and experienced examples, it will definitely help you guys shape the next upcoming generation.
March 4, 2018
A really good general book, perfect to begin with if you've never read any classroom management before :)
December 29, 2018
Amazing book! This book is full of amazing lessons, I learned so much about education from this book and kind of regretted that my teacher wasn't like that. I highly recommend to teachers, student, people from or in education , it is a must read for you guys. Book has so many great insights and experienced examples, it will definitely help you guys shape the next upcoming generation.
November 11, 2015
I had the opportunity to read this title because I was winner of goodreads giveaway. I thought it was a very good read, potential for discussion within teacher study group. The illustrations were excellent. It is something I think experienced teachers as well as first time can work together.
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