An introduction to classroom management in elementary schools. The text combines what research has to say about effective classroom management with knowledge culled from practice.

Stressing the need to build caring, supportive relationships with and among students, this trusted text offers research-based guidance on effective classroom management. It addresses current concerns about student motivation and helps prospective and beginning teachers develop a philosophy of classroom management that focuses on building connections with students and creating safe, caring classrooms. The text profiles five master teachers (grades K, 1, 3, 4 and 5) in very different school settings as they create classrooms that are orderly and productive, humane and caring. The integration of the thinking and the actual management practices of five real elementary teachers into discussions of research-based management principles prompts readers to connect theories with actual results. Further, the text demonstrates how real teachers can adapt to any circumstances--physical room constraints, curriculum requirements, challenging behaviors--and still be successful.

"As we prepare each new edition of this book, we engage in an extensive review of the current literature on classroom management, including books, journal articles, and online resources. We take what we read and apply it to the text by updating references, adding fresh concepts, and incorporating new findings into the text. This current edition, however, benefited from an additional source of material and inspiration. What we found from both the literature review and firsthand experience is that the way we originally framed our ideas about classroom management continues to hold up after several editions of the text. The "new" topics today are simply reiterations of our original ideas. Perhaps they are framed in a different way or are given a new name, but essentially what makes classroom management effective remains the same. In short, both our research and our experiences support our belief that most problems of classroom disorder can be avoided if teachers foster positive relationships with students, implement engaging instruction, and use good preventive management strategies. We have, however, seen a shift in the way people are talking about education in general, or what is important in schools today. Our previous edition identified the "hot topics" in education as increasing academic achievement; implementing core curriculum standards; incorporating technology into the curriculum; bullying; reducing the achievement gap among students from different racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds; and assessing students' learning. Although these topics remain relevant in schools today, our newest review found that classroom management has come to the forefront of the discussion on how we can achieve academic success and protect the well-being of all of our students. In recent years, there has been an increased amount of research on building strong teacher-student relationships, engaging in culturally responsive teaching, directly teaching social skills, and increasing opportunities for students to respond in the learning process. In this current edition, we have incorporated these new findings into our existing discussions of these issues"--

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Weinstein's Elementary Classroom Management, 7e highlights philosophies and actual management practices of five real teachers. These teachers work in different subjects and in diverse classroom settings. Their stories provide real-life illustrations of the concepts and principles derived from research. Practical tips boxes provide useful classroom management strategies while pause and reflect boxes promote engagement and comprehension.

This text offers teachers a concise and applied guide to successfully managing the elementary school classroom within the context of new No Child Left Behind and standards-driven concerns. Mindful of NCLB legislation, this teacher-friendly, standards-driven new edition examines issues and models of management concerns in 21st century elementary classrooms. Well-conceived classroom management helps establish positive environments and programs where communication, cooperation, and dedication to learning prevail. This book is designed to assist teachers, both novice and experienced, in developing and refining management skills that lead to learning and enjoyment of the classroom. New to this Edition: New chapter correlations to the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC), the Praxis Series, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) are included to provide easy reference for students. A new section in Chapter 13 presents ways to deal with the emotions of stress that result from unexpected or disastrous events. Discussion of No Child Left Behind legislation, which asks for best practice and research-supported practice, is infused into all chapters. Updated technology, including technology to assist teachers and students with special needs is included (Ch 6) with a clear distinction between students learning from technology versus students learning with technology. New to the chapter on Managing Special Groups (Ch.8), are references to specific assistive technologies for the student and teacher. Chapter 9 discussesextreme behaviors including " the bully, the bullied, and the bystander" that are all too common in today's schools. Related Titles: "Building Classroom Discipline, 8/e" Carol M. Charles Collaboration by Gail W. Senter ISBN 0-205-41257-2 "Introduction to Educational Research with Research Navigator, 5/e" Craig A. Mertler Carol M. Charles ISBN 0-205-41412-5 "Classroom Management for Middle-Grades Teachers, 1/e" C. M. Charles Emeritus Marilyn G. Charles ISBN 0-205-36128-5