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Classroom Management

Authentic Experiences in Classroom Teaching

Michael Ryan author Jacqueline G Van Schooneveld author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield

Published:19th Sep '23

£60.00

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This engaging resource guides teacher candidates in developing critical thinking skills for effective classroom management, as explored in Classroom Management.

This book serves as an engaging and interactive resource, encouraging teacher candidates to reflect, apply, create, and question their responses to various situations. Through Classroom Management, aspiring educators begin to transition into professionals who think critically about teaching, moving beyond merely mastering techniques. The aim is to foster a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in classroom dynamics.

In Classroom Management: Authentic Experiences in Classroom Teaching, teacher candidates are presented with thoughtfully designed scenarios and activities that are rooted in real-life experiences from seasoned educators. These practical examples provide invaluable insights into the challenges and triumphs of classroom management. The text not only highlights essential strategies but also invites candidates to engage in meaningful discussions about their own teaching philosophies.

The book opens with a foundational introduction to classroom management, setting the stage for teacher candidates to explore their roles in creating effective learning environments. Through various activities, they are encouraged to construct their own philosophies for establishing a supportive and engaging learning community. This comprehensive approach ensures that candidates are well-prepared to face the realities of teaching, equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

If you are passionate about being a successful teacher and seek long-term effective classroom management best practices, then Classroom Management: Authentic Experiences in Classroom Teaching should be at the top of your must-read list. It is a clearly written, comprehensive collection of research-based methods offering numerous skills and techniques, pragmatic guided activities, personal stories offering advice, and opportunities to develop philosophies and practices. No matter how many years of experience in teaching, this book will offer a new idea, or several, to consider and immediately implement.

−Tina M. Kane, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

-- Tina M Kane, Ed.D, Superintendent of Schools

If you want to build and sustain relationships with students, start with Classroom Management: Authentic Experiences in Classroom Teaching. Chock full of logistical application, Ryan and Van Schooneveld's text disrupts the theory/practice divide by sharing practical activities and techniques backed by a solid research base and from teachers' actual classrooms. As a school leader and teacher educator, I'm excited to share this book with pre-service and in-service teachers alike.

−Kyle C. Arlington, Superintendent of Schools, Kenilworth NJ

-- Kyle C Arlington, Superintendent of Schools

As a former teacher education student and now novice teacher, this course was paramount in shaping my pedagogy on classroom management. The framework from this book challenged me to reflect on various techniques and practices that are essential when developing an effective and culturally responsive classroom. From learning how to cultivate a welcoming environment to establishing positive relationships with families, this book will solidify confidence in your abilities as a novice teacher to ensure a successful school year for your students and yourself.

−Madison Snell, Elementary School Teacher

-- Madison Snell, Elementary School Tea

ISBN: 9781475866155

Dimensions: 238mm x 158mm x 13mm

Weight: 354g

122 pages