Elementary Teacher's Discipline Problem Solver: A Practical A-Z Guide for Managing Classroom Behavior Problems [Paperback]

Kenneth Shore (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0787965995 | ISBN-13: 978-0787965990 | Publication Date: October 10, 2003 | Edition: 1

Elementary Teacher’s Discipline Problem Solver is a ready-to-use resource filled with practical, concrete, and teacher-tested strategies that will help you maintain order in your classroom while preserving your students' dignity. Each of the book's proven techniques has been designed with the goal of helping you maximize your teaching time and minimize the time you spend disciplining. The strategies included here may be used on an as-needed basis for occasional discipline problems or in a more formal Response-to-Intervention (RTI) framework.

Elementary Teacher's Discipline Problem Solver gives you the information and the down-to-earth strategies you need to handle 63 wide-ranging classroom problems including:

Aggressive Behavior * Angry Outbursts * Attention Deficit * Backtalk * Bathroom Problems * Bullying * Calling Out * Cheating * Complaining * Crying Frequently * Disorganization * Disruptive Behavior * Homework Problems * Hyperactivity * Lack of Motivation * Low Self-esteem * Lunchroom Problems * Masturbation * Perfectionism * Playground Problems * Rude Behavior * Seatwork Problems * Shyness * Spitting * Talking Excessively * Teasing * Vandalism * Whining . . . and many more.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Where was this book during my teacher training? Finally, a clear, step-by-step, practical guide for managing every behavior issue— large or small, A to Z. Dr. Shore will help you stop classroom problems before they start."
— Joan Warren Stahl, first-grade teacher, Glenwood School, San Rafael City School District, San Rafael, California

"Every teacher, from novice to master, should have this book in their professional library. It offers clear, straightforward advice when your 'gut' response just might lead you astray. I intend to make it available to my entire staff."
— Dr. John Kazmark, superintendent of schools, Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

From the Back Cover

Elementary Teacher’s Discipline Problem Solver is a ready-to-use resource filled with practical, concrete, and teacher-tested strategies that will help you maintain order in your classroom while preserving your students’ dignity. Each of the book’s proven techniques has been designed with the goal of helping you maximize your teaching time and minimize the time you spend disciplining.

Elementary Teacher’s Discipline Problem Solver gives you the information and the down-to-earth strategies you need to handle 63 wide-ranging classroom problems including:

Aggressive Behavior • Angry Outbursts • Attention Deficit • Backtalk • Bathroom Problems • Bullying • Calling Out • Cheating • Complaining • Crying Frequently • Disorganization • Disruptive Behavior • Homework Problems • Hyperactivity • Lack of Motivation • Low Self-esteem • Lunchroom Problems • Masturbation • Perfectionism • Playground Problems • Rude Behavior • Seatwork Problems • Shyness • Spitting • Talking Excessively • Teasing • Vandalism • Whining . . . and many more.

Written in a user-friendly manner, this book lists problem behaviors and concerns alphabetically for easy access. For every problem, there is a brief discussion of possible underlying motivations followed by a menu of specific strategies you can use to manage the problem.

Praise for Elementary Teacher’s Discipline Problem Solver

"Where was this book during my teacher training? Finally, a clear, step-by-step, practical guide for managing every behavior issue–large or small, A to Z. Dr. Shore will help you stop classroom problems before they start."
–Joan Warren Stahl, first-grade teacher, Glenwood School, San Rafael City School District, San Rafael, California

"Every teacher, from novice to master, should have this book in their professional library. It offers clear, straightforward advice when your ‘gut’ response just might lead you astray. I intend to make it available to my entire staff."
–Dr. John Kazmark, superintendent of schools, Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (October 10, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787965995
• ISBN-13: 978-0787965990
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #74,226 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend this book!, December 2, 2003

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This review is from: Elementary Teacher's Discipline Problem Solver: A Practical A-Z Guide for Managing Classroom Behavior Problems (Paperback)

EVERY teacher should have this book. This is the first book that I have found that gives practical methods to work with each unique child. Dr. Kenneth Shore covers just about every concern a teacher will encounter in the school setting. This book does not simply cover "problem" students but also gives advice on how to help students with other concerns such as low self-esteem, lack of friends and disorganization. As a special education teacher I have had the opportunity to help students overcome academic difficulties and now with this book I hope I can help them with other difficulties. I just wish I had this book when I first started teaching!!!!!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Guaranteed to help you in the classroom., January 1, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Elementary Teacher's Discipline Problem Solver: A Practical A-Z Guide for Managing Classroom Behavior Problems (Paperback)

I own Dr. Shore's other book, Special Kids Problem Solver, and found that really useful working with kids with academic, behavioral or medical problems so when I learned that Dr. Shore had a new book out about discipline I was eager to get it. I was not disappointed. It tackles about 70 different problems that every teacher will eventually have to deal with and gives very practical, very helpful strategies. For each problem there are maybe 8 to 10 suggestions and you can almost always find some strategy that applies to your situation. I've been teaching for 14 years and have found many strategies that are new to me. Whether you're a new or veteran teacher, get a hold of this book. It will save you lots of frustration and help give you the time to do what you were trained to do --teach.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An elementary teacher's best friend..., January 21, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Elementary Teacher's Discipline Problem Solver: A Practical A-Z Guide for Managing Classroom Behavior Problems (Paperback)

This book is a teacher's dream come true. I am a fairly new teacher and don't have a lot of time to research all of the behavior issues that have come up in my classroom. Dr. Shore's book was recommended to me by another teacher in my school and I purchased it the next day. I immediately found several good suggestions for dealing with some behaviors that had been troubling me since the start of the year. Dr. Shore's suggestions are straightforward, practical and take into account both the teacher's and child's points of view and needs. Sometimes the advice seems obvious--as in "Why didn't I think of that?--but Dr. Shore's clear explanations helped me to better understand not only what strategies are more effective, but why. Best of all, the book is filled with a wide range of valuable information that is extremely easy to find and use. Every time I have opened the book, I have been able to find what I need in a matter of minutes. That's great news for a new teacher like myself. Thank you Dr. Shore!