Classroom Management : Creating Positive Learning Environments

Resources guide
Introduction
About the authors
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Modelling classroom management
	Introduction
	The Lyford model of classroom management
	Parts of the model and their interrelationships
	Key theories and principles underlying the model
	Using the model
	Summary
	Key concepts
	Individual and group activities
	Study tools
	Weblinks
	Further readings
Chapter 2: Classroom management theory
	Introduction
	Knowing classroom management theories
	Choosing a theoretical approach
	Five key classroom management theories
	Analysing classroom management theories
	Some taxonomies of classroom management theories
	Which classroom management theory?
	Summary
	Key concepts
	Individual and group activities
	Study tools
	Weblinks
	Further readings
Chapter 3: Relationships and communication
	Introduction
	Relationships and communication
	Interference
	Communicative processes
	Non-Verbal communication
	Strategies for more effective communication
	Summary
	Key concepts
	Individual and group activities
	Study tools
	Weblinks
	Further readings
Chapter 4: Curriculum, assessment and pedagogy
	Introduction
	A first consideration: Teaching and learning in the early years
	Curriculum
	Assessment
	Pedagogy
	Summary
	Key concepts
	Individual and group activities
	Study tools
	Weblinks
	Further readings
Chapter 5: Classroom organisation
	Introduction
	Behaviour standards
	Classroom organisation
	Summary
	Key concepts
	Individual and group activities
	Study tools
	Weblinks
	Further readings
Chapter 6: Professional reflexivity
	Introduction
	Reflecting on classroom management
	Being thoroughly reflexive
	Reflection and peer mentoring
	Action research
	Summary
	Key concepts
	Individual and group activities
	Study tools
	Weblinks
	Further readings
Chapter 7: Interventions
	Introduction
	Understanding interventions
	Systemic to focused interventions
	Interventions based on psychoeducational theories
	Interventions based on cognitive behavioural theories
	Interventions based on behavioural theories
	Interventions using Applied Behaviour Analysis
	Summary
	Key concepts
	Individual and group activities
	Study tools
	Weblinks
	Further readings
Chapter 8: Stories from the field
	Introduction
	A guide to the 10 stories from the field
	A guide to 29 additional stories from the field on our
Cengage Companion Website
	1 Jenny
	2 Dina
	3 Katie
	4 Rachel
	5 Mandy
	6 Michele
	7 Rebecca
	8 Lisa
	9 Andrew
	10 Wendy
	Summary
	Key concepts
	Individual and group activities
	Study tools
	Weblinks
	Further readings
Chapter 9: Your theory into practice
	Introduction
	A reflection: The Lyford model
	Your professional philosophy
	Your theoretical approach to classroom management
	Your first classroom management plan ‘scaffold’
	Revising chapter 2: Contexts
	Your first ‘real’ classroom management plan
	‘Casual’ teaching
	Your own model of classroom management
	Summary
	Key concepts
	Individual and group activities
	Study tools
	Weblinks
	Further readings
Chapter 10: Contemporary issues
	Introduction
	Systemic issues
	Whole-school initiatives
	Student wellbeing, resilience and bullying
	‘Very’ challenging behaviours and mental health disorders
	Summary
	Key concepts
	Individual and group activities
	Study tools
	Weblinks
	Further readings
References
Index