Classroom Dynamics: Practical Strategies for Addressing Off-Task Behavior and Creating Positive Classrooms

by Glen Pearsall

When you’re facing off-task behavior in the classroom, it helps to have practical, teacher-tested, research-based strategies you can easily implement to address the specific challenge at hand. You’ll find a wealth of tools in Classroom Dynamics by Glen Pearsall. Drawing from experience, Pearsall covers a variety of nuanced responses to difficult behaviors, as well as how to strengthen student engagement and maintain positive relationships.
This book is ideal for K–12 teachers looking

Introduction
Part 1: Practical Strategies for Dealing With Off-Task Behaviors
Chapter 1: Low-Key Interventions
Chapter 2: Giving Explicit Instructions
Chapter 3: Pivoting
Chapter 4: Talking It Out
Chapter 5: Seeking Support
Part 2: Understanding Entrenched Off-Task Behavior
Chapter 6: What Is the Purpose of Off-Task Behavior?
Chapter 7: Tailoring Interventions for Individual Student Needs
Part 3: Avoiding Off-Task Behavior
Chapter 8: Transitions and Procedures
Chapter 9: Establishing Student Engagement
Chapter 10: Enhancing Student Engagement
Conclusion
Break Glass in Case of Emergency Learning Games
References and Resources
Index

Genres: Teaching, Education

145 pages, Paperback

Published November 18, 2022

Reviews

[Olivia]

This book is full of practical tips for all teachers at any stage in their career; it's the type of text I wish I got assigned more of at university. It was a great text for getting me to reflect on my own practice.