Smart Discipline for the Classroom: Respect and Cooperation Restored

Larry J. Koenig

Corwin Press, Aug 14, 2007 - Education - 136 pages

"Very beneficial for all individuals who must deal with student misbehavior. The Smart Discipline Plan is easy to use and could easily be implemented school wide. This book is recommended for any teacher experiencing difficulty in student discipline."
—Gina Segobiano, Superintendent
Signal Hill School District #181, Belleville, IL

"This book presents concrete strategies that are easy to incorporate. The essential message is one of building relationships with students and setting up a win-win environment."
—Paulette Tetteris-Woosley, Assistant Principal
Wallburg Elementary, Winston-Salem, NC

Foster a positive learning environment by using strategies that ensure respect and cooperation!

Developing a proactive discipline plan can be a challenge for any educator. Smart Discipline for the Classroom, Fourth Edition, offers a generous collection of sound strategies to promote positive behavior, motivate students to do their best, and establish a supportive atmosphere for learning.

Written by discipline expert Larry J. Koenig, this guide presents varied, adaptable methods to fit a wide range of classroom settings and student needs. The updated edition features answers to frequently asked questions, expanded information on using the Smart Discipline System, and new references to relevant research.

Assisting teachers in developing a plan of action, this text offers a step-by-step approach to classroom discipline, plus:

• Over 60 strategies for increasing respect and cooperation
• Prevention and intervention methods for problems ranging from minor incidents to even the most difficult behaviors
• Special techniques for students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Methods for involving parents

Create an environment for success by using field-tested "smart" strategies for handling discipline in the classroom!

Contents

• Chapter 1 Misbehaviors and Their Causes: 1
• Causes of Misbehaviors: 2
• Chapter 2 Usual Discipline Methods and Their Drawbacks: 5
• Lectures: 6
• Rewards: 7
• Comparisons: 8
• Criticism or Reverse Psychology: 9
• The Vulcan Pinch: 10
• Note to Parents: 12
• Chapter 3 Commonsense Principles of Smart Discipline: 15
• A WellThoughtOut Personal Discipline Plan is Essential: 16
• Using the Same Discipline Methods Over and Over Will Yield the Same Results Therefore If You Wish to Change the Results You Must Change Disc...: 17
• Behaviors That We Pay Attention to are Reinforced: 18
• Some Kids Irritate Us: 19
• Issues Should be Dealt with on a Feeling Level Outside the Classroom: 20
• Children are Purveyors of Misinformation: 21
• Words are Powerful: 22
• Success is Dependent on Encouragement: 23
• An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure Ben Franklin: 24
• Chapter 4 Effective Prevention Strategies: 27
• Welcome Students: 28
• Write a Note: 30
• Call Home: 31
• Ask Personal Questions: 32
• Point Out Talents: 33
• Predict Success: 34
• Make Appointments: 35
• Elicit ThirdParty Encouragement: 37
• List Misplaced Behaviors: 38
• Chapter 5 The Smart Discipline System: 39
• The Smart Discipline System: 40
• Chapter 6 Strategies for Minor Misbehaviors Plan A: 49
• Invade Space: 50
• Smile and Request: 51
• Change Locations: 52
• State Your Want: 53
• Give Choices: 54
• Respect the Struggle: 55
• Do Research: 56
• Chapter 7 Strategies for the Most Difficult Misbehaviors Plan B: 57
• Write a Note: 58
• Arrange MiniCounseling Session: 60
• Chart Behavior and Consequences: 61
• Change Volume and Tempo: 62
• Build Relationships: 63
• Use Activities for Leverage: 64
• Analyze and Plan: 65
• Encourage Involvement: 66
• Deliver I Messages: 67
• Assign Student Essay: 68
• Consult with Principal and Counselor: 69
• Chapter 8 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Strategies: 73
• Choose Close Proximity: 75
• Use Smart Discipline Chart: 76
• Encourage Afterschool Activities: 77
• Implement FourStep TimeOut: 78
• Respond with OneLiners: 79
• Consult with Former Teachers: 80
• Analyze Achievement: 81
• Slow Tempo: 82
• Facilitate Insights: 83
• Chapter 9 Parental Support and Involvement: 85
• Establish Classroom Rules Consequences and Rewards: 86
• Communicate with Parents: 87
• Report Good Behavior to Parents: 88
• Document Problem Behaviors: 89
• Set Up a Parent Conference: 90
• Chapter 10 Your Personal Smart Discipline Plan: 93
• Note from the Author: 101
• Suggested Readings: 109
• Index: 111

About the author

Larry Koenig is a nationally known expert on school discipline. He has worked extensively with children and adolescents in classrooms, youth development centers, and hospitals. A humorous public speaker, Dr. Koenig has the unique ability to talk about exactly what is going on in today’s classrooms and to give both meaningful and practical advice. Dr. Koenig is the creator of the Smart Discipline System. Using this system, he has trained thousands of teachers in strategies for building students’ self-esteem and classroom discipline.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Smart Discipline for the Classroom: Respect and Cooperation Restored
• Author: Larry J. Koenig
• Edition: 4
• Publisher: Corwin Press, 2007
• ISBN: 1452294836, 9781452294834
• Length: 136 pages
• Subjects: Education / General; Education / Special Education / Behavioral, Emotional & Social Disabilities