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by Fredric H. Jones (Author), Patrick Jones (Author), Jo Lynn (Author), Fred Jones (Author), Brian T. Jones (Illustrator) "The Spey cast has a series of tasks that flow together in one smooth motion..." (more)
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In Tools for Teaching, Dr. Jones describes the skills by which exceptional teachers make the classroom a place of success and enjoyment for both themselves and their students. Tools for Teaching integrates the management of discipline, instruction and motivation into a system that allows you to reduce the stress of teaching by preventing most management headaches. Dr. Jones helps you reduce student disruptions, backtalk, helpless handraising and dawdling while helping you increase responsible behavior, motivation and independent learning. These skills are made accessable by practical, down-to-earth language and many examples and illustrations that provide the next best thing to attending one of Dr. Jones' workshops. The second edition also includes an Overview DVD of Dr. Jones entire program; including how to use the Study Group Acitivity Guide, workshops, and parent videos.

About the Author
Dr. Jones was trained as a clinical psychologist and studied the socialization of children while serving on the faculties of both UCLA and the University of Rochester. In addition to training graduate students to do family therapy, Dr. Jones worked extensively in educational settings to help students with severe emotional and behavioral problems. Dr. Jones spent the past three decades working in classrooms to discover how exceptional teachers produce happy and productive classrooms no matter what students they are given. This work resulted in a revolutionary system of classroom management described in Dr. Jones' first two books, Positive Classroom Discipline and Positive Classroom Instruction. Dr. Jones most recent book, Tools for Teaching, offers an updated description of classroom management enriched by two decades of teacher training.

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  • Paperback: 339 pages
  • Publisher: Fredric H. Jones & Associates; 2 Pap/DVD edition (April 1, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0965026329
  • ISBN-13: 978-0965026321
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,469 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The #1 Indispensible Teaching Book, July 26, 2007
Simply put: This book covers all the bases. If you are a new teacher stressing out, this book is a must. If you are a veteran teacher searching for that spark you had a few years ago, this book is the answer. For whatever reason, colleges do a really poor job preparing this country's soon-to-be teachers. All I remember learning about in my EDU classes were countless theories and how to write five-page lesson plans.

Once I started teaching I quickly realized that my college professors didn't prepare me for the realities of teaching. (All of you veterans out there know exactly what I am talking about.) Anyhow, if you are looking to be more successful in the classroom, at any point in your career, pay the $20 and if this book takes away just one headache during your next month of teaching then it was worth it.

---Michael James D'Amato, Author of "The Classroom"
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Tools for Teaching second edition, October 18, 2007
I have been in education for over 30 years and work with teachers, as a consultant, at all grade levels. Before I start any group presentation, I begin with, " If I were ever in a fire and could take only one education book with me, it would definitely be Tools for Teaching, by Fred Jones." Teachers love this book, and I love being able to easily direct teachers to specific information in the book to help them improve their craft and maintain sanity in their classrooms. Chapter 7: Visual Instruction Plans (VIPs) is simply the best for helping teachers teach skills in an organized fashion and creating a VIP tool for the student to differentiate instruction for all the students in the class. Fred and Jo Lynne have perfected a plan for success in the classroom. Be sure to buy this for any teacher!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Most helpful "new teacher" book out there, August 31, 2007
I own "Why Didn't I Learn This in College?" and "The First Days of School," in addition to the Fred Jones book. BY FAR, the "Tools for Teaching" is the most helpful. Jones presents tips on instruction, by way of an antecedent strategy to avoiding behaviors. Then he presents strategies to cope with behaviors that may surface anyway. His tips are a result of the author's years of observation in classrooms and described in great detail.

My only disappointments with this book are: editing (could have cut some of the build-up), weight (book weighs a lot due to paper type), and format (awkward horizontal format does not fit on my desk or my lap!), lack of broader research base (Jones could enhance this book by supporting his declaratives with research).

5 stars for Fred Jones!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Tools for Teaching by Fred Jones
The book took a while to reach me from Amazon but the book is very well written.
Published 1 month ago by April M. Stacey

5.0 out of 5 stars Poker faced discipline
"The best disciplined child is a self disciplined child." This quote comes from the staff manual in my current placement as a student teacher. Read more
Published 3 months ago by D. C. Wilson

4.0 out of 5 stars Mostly Very Good, but with a Caveat
This book covers a lot of the things that ought to be covered in teaching courses, but all too often are not. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Paul Chance

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Book But...
Its size and shape is awkward. If you own "Positive Classroom Discipline" like I do(which I think is great), you probably don't need this one. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Hugh

5.0 out of 5 stars Classroom Magic
This is the best book on classroom management I have read. It is filled with humorous, real classroom examples that every teacher will recognize. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ann Matters

4.0 out of 5 stars Will help you survive
It is a great book, but use the Harry Wong "First days of School" with it. Both books will get you prepared. Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. Ramirez

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the greatest tools for teaching
This text has to be one of the best tools I have found for teaching skills. Everything Fred teaches makes sense, it's pure common sense! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ji Cottrill

4.0 out of 5 stars Tools for teaching
I am reading this book and I found that everything Dr. Jones say is true. He focus on body language which definitely a major contribution to maintain discipline. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book
This book was very helpful. It has a lot of ideas for application. It is very well written and easy to understand. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read!
When I told my sister how great this book is, she asked me, "Why don't they use it in college education classes?" Good question! Read more
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