Publisher's Synopsis
Teachers give the highest marks to this bestselling classroom management guide-and now it's better than ever! Developed by Tim Knoster, a behaviour expert and former teacher whose in-demand workshops have inspired thousands, this new edition is the friendly how-to book educators need to increase desired behaviour in today's K-12 classrooms. The second edition weaves in timely new guidance for teachers implementing multi-tiered systems of support in tandem with positive behaviour interventions and supports (PBIS), though it's still a great resource for teachers in more traditional school settings. With the time-efficient, research-based strategies-relayed with humour and vivid examples-teachers will unlock the mysteries of student behaviour, prevent disruptions to learning, and support better outcomes for every student.
HOW-TO STRATEGIES THAT HELP TEACHERS:
- Successfully use multi-tiered systems of positive behaviour support
- Decode the motives behind students' behaviour
- Develop rapport with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries
- Establish clear expectations for behaviour in the classroom
- Reinforce expected behaviour throughout the day with positive supports
- Skilfully redirect inappropriate student behaviour
- Apply proven Tier 2 RTI strategies with students who require additional supports
- Use individualized, intensive Tier 3 strategies with students who pose special challenges
PRACTICAL MATERIALS:
Helpful tip sheets and classroom management tools, including an Expectations Planning Matrix, Behavior Progress Report, Behavior Contract, and more.
