Discipline in the Secondary Classroom by Randall Sprick

Discipline in the Secondary Classroom by Randall Sprick

Discipline and lack of motivation are two of the most vexing problems facing teachers today. "Discipline in the Secondary Classroom, Second Edition" gives high school teachers step-by-step guidance for designing a behavior management plan that will help prevent misbehavior and increase student motivation. The book is a hands-on resource that contains easy-to-implement strategies distilled from a research-based approach that is proactive, instructional, positive, and effective. "Discipline in the Secondary Classroom, Second Edition" is filled with forms, samples, and evaluation tools that will help teachers continually fine-tune their management plan to reach more students. Both new and seasoned teachers will find this book invaluable for designing a management plan that prevents problems, motivates students, and teaches them to behave responsibly. The book also equips the teacher with techniques for responding to misbehavior in a calm and consistent manner.

Randall Sprick has an undergraduate degree in general education, a master's degree in special education, and a doctorate in curriculum and supervision.He has taught students with emotional and behavioral problems and trained and supervised teachers at elementary and secondary levels.He has taught postgraduate courses on behavior management and behavioral consultation at the University of Oregon. Dr. Sprick has written numerous articles and books, as well as developed audio and videoin-service programs addressing topics such as classroom management, schoolwide discipline policies, playground discipline, and bus behavior. Dr. Sprick is director of Safe & Civil Schools, which provides in-service programs throughout the country. Each year, he and his training staff conduct workshops and classes for more than thirty thousand teachers.His positive and practical approach is helping schools increase safety, reduce classroom disruption, and improve school climate.

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ISBN 13	9780787977955
ISBN 10	0787977950
Title	Discipline in the Secondary Classroom
Author	Randall Sprick
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Jossey-Bass
Year published	2006-04-01
Number of pages	304
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