Solving Behavior Problems in Math Class: Academic, Learning, Social, and Emotional Empowerment, Grades K-12

ISBN-13: 9781596671607 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 152 str.

Jennifer Taylor-Cox

Opis

Reduce the number of discipline issues that arise in your math classroom with ideas from math education expert Jennifer Taylor-Cox. In this book, you'll learn a variety of ways to handle disruptive, disinterested, avoidant, and/or disrespectful students in K-12 math classrooms. Using realistic, case-by-case examples, the author reveals practical strategies for eliminating teacher-student tensions related to power struggles, bullying, disengagement, and more. Contents include: Theories of Blame and Remedy A New Perspective: Empowering Students K-5 Students and Situations Middle School and High School Students and Situations Smart Moves Emphasizing a positive, constructive approach to discipline, Taylor-Cox shows math teachers how to solve behavior problems by empowering students academically, socially, and emotionally.

Spis treści

About the Author
Acknowledgements
Introduction

1. The Past
   Theories of Blame
   Theories of Remedy
   
2. A New Perspective - Empowering Students
   Academic Empowerment
   Learning Empowerment
   Social Empowerment
   Emotional Empowerment
   
3. K-5 Math Students and Situations
   Tonya Tantrum
   Raymond the Runner
   Screaming Scott
   Booker the Bully
   Lizbeth the Lifter
   Disinterested Diondre
   Mouthy Maria
   
4. Middle School and High School Students and Situations
   Daydreamer Dewain
   Texting Tashi
   Felix the Fighter
   Rude Rashanda
   Carlos the Clown
   Sleepy Susanna
   Arrogant Anna
   
5. Smart Moves
   Creating Shared Classroom Expectations
   Avoiding Power Struggles
   Preventing Bullying
   Having a Crisis Plan
   Holding Class Meetings
   Empowering Decision Makers
   Building Respect Among Class Members
   Working Effectively with Parents
   Monitoring Progress and Making Adjustments
   Final, Final Thoughts
   

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O autorze

Dr. Jennifer Taylor-Cox is an enthusiastic, captivating presenter, and well-known educator representing Taylor-Cox Instruction, LLC. Jennifer serves as a consultant in mathematics education and classroom behavior/discipline providing professional development opportunities for elementary, middle school, and high school educators in numerous districts across the United States. Her keynote speeches, professional development workshops, strategic coaching models, classroom demonstration lessons, study groups, and parent workshops are always high-energy and insightful. Jennifer earned her Ph.D. from the University of Maryland and was awarded the Outstanding Doctoral Research Award from the University of Maryland and the Excellence in Teacher Education Award from Towson University. She served as the president of the Maryland Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Jennifer is the author of numerous professional articles and educational books. Jennifer knows how to make learning mathematics engaging and meaningful, motivating learners of all ages! She has a passion for using formative assessments to differentiate math instruction and solve classroom behavior issues. With her deep understanding of how to connect research and practice in education, her zeal for improving the quality of education is alive in her work with educators, students, and parents. Jennifer lives and has her office in Severna Park, Maryland, and is the mother of three children. If you are interested in learning more about the professional development opportunities Dr. Taylor-Cox offers, please contact her at www.Taylor-CoxInstruction.com or 410.729.5599.