Discipline in the Secondary Classroom

Improve student behavior and motivation with this comprehensive resource

Discipline in the Secondary Classroom: A Positive Approach to Behavior Management, 4th Edition is an insightful treatment of the always-challenging topic of discipline in the high school classroom. The newly revised edition of the book incorporates a renewed focus on classroom management plans, handling the use and misuse of electronic devices in the classroom, and adapting instruction for a virtual classroom setting. Discipline in the Secondary Classroom discusses other issues crucial to the successful management of secondary classrooms and include:

• How behavior is learned

• Managing student work

• Managing the use of technology and electronic devices in the classroom

• Active engagement strategies for teacher-directed instruction (both the physical classroom and the virtual classroom)

• Corrective strategies for misbehavior and inattention

• Maintaining a Cycle of Continuous Improvement to be a better teacher each year

Perfect for grade 9 to 12 classroom teachers and educational administrators—including principals, assistant principals, staff development professionals, and consultants— Discipline in the Secondary Classroom constitutes an indispensable resource for anyone aiming to achieve a civil, safe, and fair classroom environment.

The Authors

Acknowledgments

Foreword

Preface

Introduction

Section One: Overview of the DSC Approach

Chapter 1: Develop a Clear Vision for Your Class and Your Classroom Management Approach

Section Two: Preparing Your Classroom Management Plan

Chapter 2: Structure for Success (Behavioral Decisions)

Chapter 3: Structure for Success (Instructional Decisions)

Chapter 4: Teach Students to Meet Expectations

Chapter 5: Observe: Use Data to Monitor and Adjust Your Management Plan

Chapter 6: Interact Positively (Build Positive Relationships with Students and Provide Positive Feedback)

Chapter 7: Interact Positively (Motivational Strategies and Systems)

Chapter 8: Correct Misbehavior Fluently

Section Three: Implementing, Sustaining, and Refining Your Classroom Management Plan

Chapter 9: Launch

Chapter 10: Maintain a Cycle of Continuous Improvement

Section Four: Implementing DSC in Virtual Learning Environments

Chapter 11: DSC in the Virtual Setting

References

Name Index

Subject Index

Randall Sprick, is Director of Safe & Civil Schools, a consulting company that provides in-service throughout the United States. He has worked as a paraprofessional, teacher, and teacher trainer at the elementary and secondary levels.

Jessica Sprick is a consultant and presenter with Safe & Civil Schools with a focus on absenteeism prevention and intervention. She is an author for Ancora Publishing and ASCD.

Cristy Coughlin, is a school psychologist, researcher, and author with Ancora Publishing with interests in behavioral intervention, prevention, and assessment.

Jacob Edwards is a consultant and trainer for Safe & Civil Schools. He spent twelve years serving as a teacher and administrator in middle and high schools across a variety of socio economic contexts.

Maintain a positive and engaged classroom and reduce student misbehavior with a new edition of this celebrated and authoritative resource

The newly revised Fourth Edition of Discipline in the Secondary Classroom: Encouraging Responsible Behavior and Enhancing Motivation delivers a step-by-step guide to how educators can best manage their classroom and limit disruptive misbehavior. The accomplished educators and authors offer readers accessible and easy-to-understand explanations of classroom management concepts, advice, tips, checklists, reproducibles, and activities that are research-based and simple to implement.

You’ll discover how to motivate and guide students towards responsible behavior, build positive relationships with students and families, manage student work, effectively utilize technology and electronic devices in the classroom, and engage with students in instruction, independent work, and cooperative groups. You’ll also become familiar with corrective consequences and motivational strategies that work in the real world. This resource will help you maintain a cycle of continuous professional improvement while increasing your sense of efficacy and job satisfaction.

“We have been using Discipline in the Secondary Classroom and the CHAMPS approach in our work for over 10 years. Across our county, we have been delighted to see this approach easily used by staff in districts and schools with favorable academic, behavioral and social-emotional outcomes including a decrease in suspensions and expulsions, increased attendance, higher academic achievement, and most importantly, staff and students connectedness.”
—Jane Wagmeister, Ed.D., Executive Director, Curriculum and Instruction, Ventura County Office of Education

“This book taught me more about classroom management than any other book I’ve read—and I’ve read a lot of them. If you want to create a learner-friendly environment in your classroom, this is the book you need to read.”
—Jim Knight, Senior Partner, Instructional Coaching Group