Solving Thorny Behavior Problems

Download or read book Solving Thorny Behavior Problems written by Caltha Crowe and published by Center for Responsive Schools, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arguing, excluding classmates, "forgetting" to do homework, balking at sharing. These common problems can disrupt learning, frustrate children, and exhaust teachers. This book gives you five strategies for working with children to solve these sorts of problems: problem-solving conferences, conflict resolution, role-playing, class meetings, and individual written agreements. With warmth, wit, and deep insight into classroom life, veteran teacher Caltha Crowe guides teachers in making the most of each strategy. She includes detailed steps, true stories from classrooms, actual conversations with students, and answers to real teachers' questions. Interactive planning pages will help you adapt the strategies for your own students.