Techniques in Classroom Management: A Resource for Secondary Educators

This book will help teacher educators, preservice and classroom teachers, and administrators investigate and discuss common issues in secondary classroom management. It supplements approaches to teaching classroom management with case studies that reflect common issues that teachers face in the classroom. The case studies address classroom procedures, equity in the classroom, disruptions by students, rules and consequences, rewards, classroom climate, teacher-student relationships, and other problems. Readers can analyze each case study and brainstorm solutions based on different approaches. The case studies are also structured to facilitate discussion among classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators.

Table of Contents:
Part 1 Introduction Part 2 Part I: Classroom Management and Course Content Chapter 3 1. Bad Lesson Chapter 4 2. Cheaters Chapter 5 3. A Quick Finish Chapter 6 4. Special Needs Chapter 7 5. A Heckler Part 8 Part II: Classroom Management and Social Issues Chapter 9 6. The Class Clown Chapter 10 7. Gossiping Chapter 11 8. Black and White Chapter 12 9. Angry Outburst Chapter 13 10. Ms. Popularity Part 14 Part III: Classroom Management and Special Circumstances Chapter 15 11. A Power Struggle Chapter 16 12. Violent Students Chapter 17 13. Bullies Chapter 18 14. Weapons Chapter 19 15. An Angry Parent

About the Author :
Amanda M. Rudolph is an assistant professor in secondary education at Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas.

Review :
A practical complementary text for classroom management courses, this volume of case studies makes educational research and theories understandable in the context of actual classroom situations. Each case study is enhanced with background information on a particular school and its 'players,' as well as discussion questions, areas for reflection, and ideas for role play. Of particular interest are topics pertaining to a safe school environment, including how to deal with violent students, bullies, and weapons. Recommended. More than anyone else, Dr. Rudolph helped [me] prepare to become an effective classroom teacher. She helped change my whole approach to education. Now armed with concise research and case studies, she brings her fresh and unique approach of classroom management to everyone else. Every teacher should own a copy of this book. Rudolph overviews approaches and common issues in secondary classroom management and uses case studies to address equity in the classroom, different types of disruptive students (and parents!), rules and consequences, and teacher-student relationships. It is rare for a book for educators to meld practical experience and knowledge with the theoretical aspects of classroom management. The case studies are well crafted and based on real classroom occurrences. Add to this Dr. Rudolph's passion for role-play, and the result is a book that will be an indispensable tool for improving classroom management. Rich with scenarios of classroom management issues that reflect the daily life of a secondary classroom teacher, Rudolph has articulated in her book a constructivist path of inquiry into classroom management for the secondary education teacher. Each chapter offers an authentic scenario that situates the reader in a relevant issue or problem. The detailed information offered in each scenario affords the student of secondary education classroom management a pedagogical space in which to engage in discussion, reflection and role play activities that further extend the inquiry.