Discipline in the Secondary Classroom

Encouraging Responsible Behavior and Enhancing Motivation

Randall S. Sprick

• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Year: 2021
• Print ISBN: 9781119651819
• eBook ISBN: 9781119651826
• Edition: 4
• Topic: Education
• Subtopic: Behavioural Management

Improve student behavior and motivation with this comprehensive resource

Discipline in the Secondary Classroom: A Positive Approach to Behavior Management, 4th Edition is an insightful treatment of the always-challenging topic of discipline in the high school classroom. The newly revised edition of the book incorporates a renewed focus on classroom management plans, handling the use and misuse of electronic devices in the classroom, and adapting instruction for a virtual classroom setting. Discipline in the Secondary Classroom discusses other issues crucial to the successful management of secondary classrooms and include:

• How behavior is learned

• Managing student work

• Managing the use of technology and electronic devices in the classroom

• Active engagement strategies for teacher-directed instruction (both the physical classroom and the virtual classroom)

• Corrective strategies for misbehavior and inattention

• Maintaining a Cycle of Continuous Improvement to be a better teacher each year

Perfect for grade 9 to 12 classroom teachers and educational administrators—including principals, assistant principals, staff development professionals, and consultants— Discipline in the Secondary Classroom constitutes an indispensable resource for anyone aiming to achieve a civil, safe, and fair classroom environment.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• The Authors
• Acknowledgments
• Foreword
• Contents
• Preface
• Introduction
• Section One Overview of the DSC Approach
• Section Two Preparing Your Classroom Management Plan
• Section Three Implementing, Sustaining, and Refining
• Section Four Implementing DSC in Virtual Learning Environments
• References
• Name Index
• EULA