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“This is a clearly written, tightly organized, well-researched book. Its strength is in the five-step process it introduces and develops.”
—Francisco Guajardo, Assistant Professor
Department of Educational Leadership
University of Texas Pan American
“This book offers a wealth of concrete and specific examples, models, and directions. Any teacher or prospective teacher reading it should be able to develop a Classroom Management Plan and implement it.”
—Frances Fowler, Professor & Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Educational Leadership
Miami University
“Dr. Bosch provides a very practical, step-by-step approach to developing a management plan that works! Teachers take suggestions and develop their plan to fit their beliefs and styles.”
—Linda Scott, Principal
Oscar Smith Middle School, Chesapeake, VA
Increase student learning with an effective classroom management plan!
One of the most challenging tasks for teachers is classroom management that ensures high levels of achievement for all students. In this updated edition, Karen Bosch helps preservice and experienced teachers develop classroom management plans tailored to their specific needs and skills. She discusses a five-step process that includes introspection, classroom observation, plan development, implementation, and plan revision.
Field-tested for more than ten years, this unique book includes:
Worksheets with questions to guide each step of the process; Ample vignettes and examples; Strategies for organization, discipline, classroom operation, and instruction; Tips for working with diverse students
This excellent resource provides guidance for teachers seeking to create a positive classroom environment, plan for student-centered learning, and meet the demands of today's classrooms.
Implementing the Classroom Management Plan
Implementing the Classroom Management Plan
After their conversation in the teacher's lounge, Jennifer and Kate began meeting each week over coffee to discuss their classes. Tonight, at Jennifer's request, Kate had brought her classroom management plan and a folder full of lesson plans.
“I always thought of classroom management as an idea—you know, an abstract concept,” Jennifer said as she looked over the materials Kate had brought. “I never thought about writing a plan for it, making it something tangible.”
“I felt the same way,” Kate admitted. “In fact, when I first started teaching, I felt a little lost.I knew my subject matter, I liked the kids, but I had trouble managing my classroom time. I would make my lesson plan but never ...
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