Classroom Management 4E empowers you to develop an individual classroom management plan that suits your professional philosophy and teaching style. It introduces the Lyford model, a framework that illustrates the many elements of successful classroom management. Using the Lyford model as a scaffold, the authors: - compare and contrast the main theories and models that currently inform practice in Australian classrooms; - explore key practices for creating positive learning environments that will engage students and reduce the chance of disruptions; and - discuss a range of intervention strategies to consider when faced with challenging student behaviours. As you work towards developing your own individual approach to classroom management, engaging stories from early-career teachers help you to apply the concepts to real-life situations. A new chapter on contemporary issues in classroom management keeps you up to date with a wide range of topics that impact upon today's learning environments. Resources guide Introduction About the authors Acknowledgements Chapter 1: Modelling classroom management Introduction The Lyford model of classroom management Parts of the model and their interrelationships Key theories and principles underlying the model Using the model Summary Key concepts Individual and group activities Study tools Weblinks Further readings Chapter 2: Classroom management theory Introduction Knowing classroom management theories Choosing a theoretical approach Five key classroom management theories Analysing classroom management theories Some taxonomies of classroom management theories Which classroom management theory? Summary Key concepts Individual and group activities Study tools Weblinks Further readings Chapter 3: Relationships and communication Introduction Relationships and communication Interference Communicative processes Non-Verbal communication Strategies for more effective communication Summary Key concepts Individual and group activities Study tools Weblinks Further readings Chapter 4: Curriculum, assessment and pedagogy Introduction A first consideration: Teaching and learning in the early years Curriculum Assessment Pedagogy Summary Key concepts Individual and group activities Study tools Weblinks Further readings Chapter 5: Classroom organisation Introduction Behaviour standards Classroom organisation Summary Key concepts Individual and group activities Study tools Weblinks Further readings Chapter 6: Professional reflexivity Introduction Reflecting on classroom management Being thoroughly reflexive Reflection and peer mentoring Action research Summary Key concepts Individual and group activities Study tools Weblinks Further readings Chapter 7: Interventions Introduction Understanding interventions Systemic to focused interventions Interventions based on psychoeducational theories Interventions based on cognitive behavioural theories Interventions based on behavioural theories Interventions using Applied Behaviour Analysis Summary Key concepts Individual and group activities Study tools Weblinks Further readings Chapter 8: Stories from the field Introduction A guide to the 10 stories from the field A guide to 29 additional stories from the field on our Cengage Companion Website 1 Jenny 2 Dina 3 Katie 4 Rachel 5 Mandy 6 Michele 7 Rebecca 8 Lisa 9 Andrew 10 Wendy Summary Key concepts Individual and group activities Study tools Weblinks Further readings Chapter 9: Your theory into practice Introduction A reflection: The Lyford model Your professional philosophy Your theoretical approach to classroom management Your first classroom management plan ‘scaffold’ Revising chapter 2: Contexts Your first ‘real’ classroom management plan ‘Casual’ teaching Your own model of classroom management Summary Key concepts Individual and group activities Study tools Weblinks Further readings Chapter 10: Contemporary issues Introduction Systemic issues Whole-school initiatives Student wellbeing, resilience and bullying ‘Very’ challenging behaviours and mental health disorders Summary Key concepts Individual and group activities Study tools Weblinks Further readings References Index
