Building Classroom Discipline (8th Edition) [Paperback]

Carol M. Charles (Author), Gail W. Senter (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0205412572 | ISBN-13: 978-0205412570 | Publication Date: April 21, 2004 | Edition: 8

The leading text in the field, this book analyzes the contributions of the leading authorities in discipline, to show how their theories and systems can be used by teachers to create structures of positive discipline. This text analyzes 18 models of school discipline developed by educational thinkers of the last half century and shows how they can be applied in realistic situations. A unique contribution of the text is that the theorists listed also coordinate with Professor Charles to ensure accuracy in the presentation of their models. Teachers are motivated to create a structure of positive discipline based on traditional and current disciplinary approaches. The models of discipline presented in this book include six historical approaches that can be studied for perspective and development. Beyond the historical models, eleven current "application" models reflecting current thought are included with chapter ending cases for each model. The same four cases are repeated to compare outcomes using the suggestions of different models. The final portion of the book presents a guide that helps users build their personal systems of discipline. Readers are guided though the process of designing systems of discipline suited to their particular needs. The book is user friendly and contains many pedagogical features.

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The best-selling text in classroom discipline! This book synthesizes and summarizes the contributions of the leading authorities in discipline, to show how their theories and systems can be used by teachers to create structures of positive discipline. The text analyzes 18 models of school discipline developed, researched and tested by educational thinkers of the last half-century and shows how they can be applied in realistic situations. The theorists listed have carefully coordinated chapter contents with Dr. Carol Charles to ensure accuracy in the presentation of their models. Teachers are challenged to create a structure of positive discipline based on traditional and current disciplinary approaches that are suitable to their particular needs. New models by Budd Churchward and Marvin Marshall as well as a video of selected models (for adopters) is available with this edition.

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About the Author

C. M. Charles is Professor Emeritus at San Diego State University, where he directed innovative programs in teacher education and received multiple distinguished teaching and outstanding professor awards. An international consultant, Charles is author of more than 25 books, including Building Classroom Discipline, the leading text in its field for 25 years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 8 edition (April 21, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205412572
• ISBN-13: 978-0205412570
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #318,599 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Look Elsewhere for "How-to's", August 22, 2002

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This review is from: Building Classroom Discipline (7th Edition) (Paperback)

Building Classroom Discipline is a practical book for a college classroom; however, for the teacher looking for a "how-to" book, there are other books that are better. BCD is wonderful for learning about different theories or studies on discipline, but it doesn't get to the practical stuff until the end of the book. Therefore, if you are looking for a book full of "how-to's", read something else.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great For Teachers, October 24, 2000

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Claire Davies (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Classroom Discipline, 6th Edition (Paperback)

This book I believe is excellent for not only beginning teachers but also those teachers who are in a classroom now. It provides an unbiased account of Educational Theorist. The text looks at what each theorist has recommended from his or her own research in managing classroom behaviour. The book provides strategies for teachers to help control and prevent student misbehaviour. The book not only looks at old Theorist such as Dreikus, Kounin, Skinner but new Theorist such as Canter. It is a must for all teachers to read, allowing them to effectively use strategies suggested by the various theorists in their classroom. I have found the suggested strategies helpful in my own Teaching.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clsrm Management Text, October 18, 2008

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This review is from: Building Classroom Discipline (9th Edition) (Paperback)

Building Classroom Discipline is a great guide for those trying to develop classroom management and discipline plans for the classroom. It provides information on setting up a plan as well as information on a variety of pre-established discipline plans to learn more about and pick and choose from.