
Keep CALM and Teach
Empowering K-12 Learners With Positive Classroom Management Routines
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Keep CALM and Teach
Empowering K-12 Learners With Positive Classroom Management Routines
About this book
What do you say when . . .
More than ever before, students are coming to school with social, emotional, and behavioral issues that could have a negative impact on their learning. What's more, the pressure on teachers for their students to perform well on high-stakes testing can take the focus away from addressing behavioral issues. Luckily, there's a practical solution for managing behavior in the classroom. Get to know the CALM method—an actionable, clear, and easy to remember framework for redirecting student behavior.
CALM stands for Communication, Accountability, Leadership, and Motivation. It is an inclusive approach to behavior focused on building relationships, community, behavior skills, and academic achievement. The CALM framework provides teachers with successful behavior strategies that will create a comfortable, safe, respectful, and encouraging learning environment for students and teachers alike. Whether you're new to teaching, working with at-risk students, or you've been working in the profession for years but want a fresh approach, this book will provide you with
- Strategies to inspire a CALM classroom
- Positive ways to redirect inappropriate behavior
- Practical scripts to answer the question "What do I say when _______ happens?"
- Step-by-step guides, checklists, and templates for ensuring a productive, engaging classroom communityÂ
Developing classroom management skills and techniques that work can be extremely challenging, but it doesn't have to be. Keep CALM with proactive strategies for creating a culture of respect, accountability, and a strong sense of community!
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- 1 The CALM Management Program
- Part I Calm Communication
- 2 Positive Behavior Expectations
- 3 Redirect Behavior Model
- 4 Voice-Movement- Task Model
- Part II Calm Accountability
- 5 Accountability—Collaborative Work Groups
- 6 Accountability— Choices, Consequences, and Follow Through
- Part III Calm Leadership
- 7 Teacher as a Leader
- 8 Student as a Leader
- Part IV Calm Motivation
- 9 Motivation Plan
- 10 Final Thoughts
- References
- Index
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