Building relationships with difficult a
Trade Review
"I feel this book appeals to all teachers, especially teachers who must deal with difficult students. The book is well organized and user friendly, with lots of practical examples using real students."
-- Brenda Waugh, PAR Consulting Teacher, Resource Specialist
"Brimming with insights and practical ideas, this book should be in the hands of every teacher. I enthusiastically recommend this book for teachers in training, experienced and veteran teachers, and administrators searching for effective strategies and techniques for the classroom."
-- Robert Wubbolding, Director
"Relationship-Driven Classroom Management is a top recommendation. Vitto offers practical, supportive, research-based strategies that will benefit teachers and students."
-- Roger Weissberg, Executive Director
"As I work with new teachers, this book shares numerous tips and strategies that have been overlooked in teaching methodology courses, or curricular workshops. This book will make a great contribution to education for those who read it and enjoy it."
-- Karen Harvey, Program Coordinator
Table of Contents
Preface About the Author Part I: Preventive Strategies 1. Relationship-Driven Classroom Management and Resilience 2. Attributes of the Relationship-Driven Teacher 3. Proactive Classroom Management Strategies 4. Strengthening Relationships With Students 5. Teaching and Modeling Social-Emotional Skills 6. Enhancing Student Motivation 7. Cultivating Student Responsibility Part II: Reactive Strategies 8. Creating and Implementing Effective Consequences 9. Building Relationships With Difficult and Resistant Students 10. Reflecting on Your Classroom Management Skills Resource: Further Strategies for Adapting Instruction References Index
