Best practice in motivation and management in the classroom, 2d ed.9780398077860 Best practice in motivation and management in the classroom, 2d ed. Wiseman, Dennis and Gilbert H. Hunt. C.C. Thomas 2008 302 pages $62.95 Hardcover LB1065 Wiseman and Hunt, both affiliated with the Spadoni College of Education at Coastal Carolina University, provide a context for examining student motivation and classroom management in primary through secondary grades. They review appropriate strategies when responding to specific types of student misbehavior, discussing topics such as zero tolerance policies zero tolerance policy Substance abuse A stance taken by US government, that any type of drug abuse is punishable by incarceration. See Correctional facility, War on Drugs. , expulsion EXPULSION. The act of depriving a member of a body politic, corporate, or of a society, of his right of membership therein, by the vote of such body or society, for some violation of hi's. , teaching special students, school uniforms, and drug abuse, as related to classroom management and motivation. One chapter is devoted to an overview of ten popular models for classroom management, based on the work of major theorists in behavior management behavior management Psychology Any nonpharmacologic maneuver–eg contingency reinforcement–that is intended to correct behavioral problems in a child with a mental disorder–eg, ADHD. See Attention-deficit-hyperactivity syndrome. . A final chapter offers two case studies each for nine common issues, including disruptive talking, attention- seeking, dishonesty dis·hon·es·ty n. pl. dis·hon·es·ties 1. Lack of honesty or integrity; improbity. 2. A dishonest act or statement. Noun 1. , defiance, and bullying Bullying Chowne, Parson Stoyle terrorizes parish; kidnaps children. [Br. Lit.: The Maid of Sker, Walsh Modern, 94–95] Claypole, Noah bully; becomes thief in Fagin’s gang. [Br. Lit. . Chapter questions, activities, and a glossary are included. ([c]20082005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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