Discipline in the Secondary Classroom

Now in its third edition, Discipline in the Secondary Classroom is the bestselling resource that offers both new and seasoned teachers a hands-on guide brimming with practical advice, tips, checklists, reproducibles, and ready-to-use activities that get results. Discipline in the Secondary Classroom is written to be a teacher's go-to reference for designing a management plan that prevents problems, motivates students, and teaches students to behave responsibly. Step by step, the book outlines an effective classroom management plan based on Randall S. Sprick's acclaimed STOIC framework. By following the STOIC approach, readers will learn how to prevent and calmly address misbehavior and confidently implement research-based strategies to maximize student motivation. The teacher-tested STOIC approach guides you through developing a classroom management plan that will: Structure and organize all settings to prompt responsible student behavior. Teach your expectations regarding how to behave responsibly within the structure you have created. Observe whether students are meeting expectations by physically circulating, visually scanning, and collecting meaningful data. Interact positively with students to build relationships and provide frequent, age-appropriate positive feedback. Correct irresponsible behavior fluently-calmly, consistently, immediately, briefly, respectfully, and (as much as possible) privately. This accessible, value-packed resource shows educators how to create a well-managed classroom where learning flourishes. In addition, the companion DVD features short video lessons from discipline and classroom management expert Randall Sprick, along with a wealth of checklists, forms, peer discussion worksheets, and tools that are described within the book. The DVD also features three sets of ready-to-use graphic icons that educators can use to teach and display their classroom expectations. This book empowers educators to become behavior problem-solvers. Dr. Sprick has found a way to blend the science of behavior management with the art of teaching! -Lissa Vasquez, social emotional supports manager, Fresno Unified School District, California An extraordinary resource. This readable book is written with passion, and contains vivid examples and countless practical suggestions that can be readily implemented. -From the foreword by Donald D. Deshler, director, University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning