1st Edition
Solving Behavior Problems in Math Class Academic, Learning, Social, and Emotional Empowerment, Grades K-12
Acknowledgements
Introduction
- The Past
Theories of Blame
Theories of Remedy
- A New Perspective - Empowering Students
Academic Empowerment
Learning Empowerment
Social Empowerment
Emotional Empowerment
- K-5 Math Students and Situations
Tonya Tantrum
Raymond the Runner
Screaming Scott
Booker the Bully
Lizbeth the Lifter
Disinterested Diondre
Mouthy Maria
- Middle School and High School Students and Situations
Daydreamer Dewain
Texting Tashi
Felix the Fighter
Rude Rashanda
Carlos the Clown
Sleepy Susanna
Arrogant Anna
- Smart Moves
Creating Shared Classroom Expectations
Avoiding Power Struggles
Preventing Bullying
Having a Crisis Plan
Holding Class Meetings
Empowering Decision Makers
Building Respect Among Class Members
Working Effectively with Parents
Monitoring Progress and Making Adjustments
Final, Final Thoughts
Biography
Dr. Jennifer Taylor-Cox is an enthusiastic, captivating presenter, and well-known educator representing Taylor-Cox Instruction, LLC. Jennifer serves as a consultant in mathematics education and classroom behavior/discipline providing professional development opportunities for elementary, middle school, and high school educators in numerous districts across the United States. Her keynote speeches, professional development workshops, strategic coaching models, classroom demonstration lessons, study groups, and parent workshops are always high-energy and insightful. Jennifer earned her Ph.D. from the University of Maryland and was awarded the Outstanding Doctoral Research Award from the University of Maryland and the Excellence in Teacher Education Award from Towson University. She served as the president of the Maryland Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Jennifer is the author of numerous professional articles and educational books. Jennifer knows how to make learning mathematics engaging and meaningful, motivating learners of all ages! She has a passion for using formative assessments to differentiate math instruction and solve classroom behavior issues. With her deep understanding of how to connect research and practice in education, her zeal for improving the quality of education is alive in her work with educators, students, and parents. Jennifer lives and has her office in Severna Park, Maryland, and is the mother of three children. If you are interested in learning more about the professional development opportunities Dr. Taylor-Cox offers, please contact her at www.Taylor-CoxInstruction.com or 410.729.5599.
