Routledge
152 pages
Reduce the number of discipline issues that arise in your math classroom with ideas from math education expert Jennifer Taylor-Cox. In this book, you'll learn a variety of ways to handle disruptive, disinterested, avoidant, and/or disrespectful students in K-12 math classrooms.
Using realistic, case-by-case examples, the author reveals practical strategies for eliminating teacher-student tensions related to power struggles, bullying, disengagement, and more.
Contents include:
Emphasizing a positive, constructive approach to discipline, this book is perfect for teachers implementing MTSS and for any teachers who want to solve behavior problems by empowering students academically, socially, and emotionally.
About the Author
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Theories of Blame
Theories of Remedy
Academic Empowerment
Learning Empowerment
Social Empowerment
Emotional Empowerment
Tonya Tantrum
Raymond the Runner
Screaming Scott
Booker the Bully
Lizbeth the Lifter
Disinterested Diondre
Mouthy Maria
Daydreamer Dewain
Texting Tashi
Felix the Fighter
Rude Rashanda
Carlos the Clown
Sleepy Susanna
Arrogant Anna
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
