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Connecting with Students

By: Allen N. Mendler

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How many teachers take the time to connect with students on a personal level? How do you find the time, anyway? Teachers who manage to transcend the normal student-teacher relationships can benefit everyone in school--particularly the "challenging" students--and, along the way, prevent school violence, support school safety, improve school climate, and promote learning. In a time of an increasingly rigid "zero tolerance" of the slightest hint of violence, which results in automatic suspension or expulsion, Allen N. Mendler calls for a more caring, flexible approach to school safety. "Connecting with Students" outlines dozens of positive strategies for bridging the gap between teacher and student through personal, academic, and social connections. Easily tailored to any learning environment, the activities and guidelines provide you with the tools you need in the classroom, from the "H & H" greeting to the "2 x 10" method and the "4H," "think-aloud," and "paradoxical" strategies. As both teachers and administrators alter their own attitudes and behavior, they learn to listen to students and accommodate their needs. The end result will be lasting relationships that can foster deeper understanding and growth for educators and students alike. In this book, you will discover ways to stay optimistic and persistent and see your students as having something to teach you. Note: This product listing is for the Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version of the book.

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1416600833

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Discipline with Dignity, 4th Edition

How to Build Responsibility, Relationships, and Respect in Your Classroom

By: Richard L. Curwin,Allen N. Mendler,Brian D. Mendler

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Discipline with Dignity, 4th Edition

How to Build Responsibility, Relationships, and Respect in Your Classroom

By: Richard L. Curwin,Allen N. Mendler,Brian D. Mendler

In this revised and updated 4th edition, Discipline with Dignity provides in-depth guidance for implementing a proven approach to classroom management that can help students make better choices and teachers be more effective. Emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and self-control, the authors offer specific strategies and techniques for building strong relationships with disruptive students and countering the toxic social circumstances that affect many of them, including dysfunctional families, gangs, and poverty. Educators at all levels can learn * The difference between formal and informal discipline systems and when to use each. * The role of values, rules, and consequences. * How to address the underlying causes of discipline problems that occur both in and out of school. * What teachers can do to defuse or prevent classroom disruptions and disrespectful behavior without removing students from the classroom. * Why traditional approaches such as threats, punishments, and rewards are ineffective--and what to do instead. * How to use relevance, teacher enthusiasm, choice, and other elements of curriculum and instruction to motivate students. * How to reduce both teacher and student stress that can trigger power struggles. With dozens of specific examples of student-teacher interactions, Discipline with Dignity illustrates what you can do--and not do--to make the classroom a place where students learn and teachers maintain control in a nonconfrontational way. The goal is success for all, in schools that thrive.

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141662581X

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When Teaching Gets Tough

Smart Ways to Reclaim Your Game

By: Allen N. Mendler

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When Teaching Gets Tough

Smart Ways to Reclaim Your Game

By: Allen N. Mendler

Are you overwhelmed by unruly students, difficult parents, and never-ending classroom distractions? Are you tired of scavenging and pleading for basic school supplies? Do you wonder if anyone notices or cares how much effort you put into teaching every day? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is for you. When Teaching Gets Tough offers practical strategies you can use to make things better right away. Veteran educator Allen Mendler organizes the discussion around four core challenges: * Managing difficult students * Working with unappreciative and irritating adults * Making the best of an imperfect environment * Finding time to take top-notch care of yourself When Teaching Gets Tough is there when you need help to reclaim and sustain your energy and enthusiasm for teaching. Written with a deep understanding of the issues that teachers face every day, the book also includes sections for administrators who want to help teachers stay at the top of their game. Allen Mendler is an educator and school psychologist and the author of Connecting with Students and co-author of Discipline with Dignity, 3rd edition .

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1416614524

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Power Struggles

Successful Techniques for Educators

By: Allen N. Mendler,Brian D. Mendler

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Power Struggles

Successful Techniques for Educators

By: Allen N. Mendler,Brian D. Mendler

It’s every educator’s worst fear: losing control of the classroom. Regain the focus of challenging and resistant students with this practical resource on classroom management, discipline, and motivation. The dedicated authors re-examine the root causes of student misbehavior and offer a range of easy-to-implement instructions and activities—along with real-world stories of these strate

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Solution Tree Press

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1935543229

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Discipline with Dignity

New Challenges, New Solutions

By: Richard L. Curwin,Allen N. Mendler,Brian D. Mendler

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Discipline with Dignity

New Challenges, New Solutions

By: Richard L. Curwin,Allen N. Mendler,Brian D. Mendler

Discipline with Dignity details an affirming approach to managing the classroom that promotes respect for self and others. This completely updated 3rd edition offers practical solutions that emphasize relationship building, curriculum relevance, and academic success. The emphasis is on preventing problems by helping students to understand each other, work well together, and develop responsibility for their own actions, but the authors also include intervention strategies for handling common and severe problems in dignified ways. Filled with real-life examples and authentic teacher-student dialogues, Discipline with Dignity is a comprehensive and flexible system of prevention and intervention tools that shows how educators at all levels can *Be fair without necessarily treating every student the same way. *Customize the classroom to reflect today's highly diverse and inclusive student population. *Seek students' help in creating values-based rules and appropriate consequences. *Use humor appropriately and effectively to respond to abusive language. *Fine-tune strategies to resolve issues with chronically misbehaving students and "ringleaders" or bullies. This book is not simply a compendium of strategies for dealing with bad behavior. It is a guide to helping students see themselves in a different way, to changing the way they interact with the world. The strategies innate to this approach help students make informed choices to behave well. When they do, they become more attuned to learning and to understanding how to use what they learn to improve their lives and the lives of others--with dignity.

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1416607463

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Raising Great Kids in a Chaotic World

A Handbook of Strategies, Examples, and Suggestions for Educators and Parents

By: Allen N. Mendler

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Raising Great Kids in a Chaotic World

A Handbook of Strategies, Examples, and Suggestions for Educators and Parents

By: Allen N. Mendler

Raising Great Kids in a Chaotic World: A Handbook of Strategies, Examples, and Suggestions for Educators and Parentsis a practical resource of tips that parents and educators can use to help kids acquire, practice and/or correct behaviors that are needed to become responsible and successful adults. It offers a broad range of strategies that emphasize: how to teach and model the values and attitudes of success how to talk effectively so kids will listen how to anticipate possible consequences before acting how to equip children and teenagers with skills they can use if they feel anxious, overwhelmed, bullied, or faced with difficult challenges

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Rowman & Littlefield

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147587233X

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The Resilient Teacher

How do I stay positive and effective when dealing with difficult people and policies? (ASCD Arias)

By: Allen N. Mendler

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The Resilient Teacher

How do I stay positive and effective when dealing with difficult people and policies? (ASCD Arias)

By: Allen N. Mendler

As every educator knows all too well, teaching can be an incredibly challenging profession. Whether the challenges are rooted in district policies, colleagues’ actions, or student behaviors, the effect on teachers is always the same: frustrating and demoralizing. In The Resilient Teacher, Allen Mendler offers simple but effective strategies for dealing with a variety of thorny situations that most teachers will face in their careers. These strategies will help you to * Communicate tactfully but forthrightly with administrators, colleagues, and students whose actions interfere with your ability to do your job properly. * Confidently and convincingly express your thoughts and expectations to all stakeholders. * Increase your influence with coworkers, students, and parents. All teachers face roadblocks in their jobs that can keep them from doing what’s best for students. In these pages, you will find the solutions you need to resolve common problems quickly and neatly--and to bounce back stronger than ever.

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Strategies for Successful Classroom Management

Helping Students Succeed Without Losing Your Dignity or Sanity

By: Brian D. Mendler,Richard L. Curwin,Allen N. Mendler

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Strategies for Successful Classroom Management

Helping Students Succeed Without Losing Your Dignity or Sanity

By: Brian D. Mendler,Richard L. Curwin,Allen N. Mendler

The content is crucial for classroom teachers who want to help children learn alternatives to aggression. The authors don′t just ′talk the talk,′ they ′walk the walk.′" —Deborah Alexander-Davis Educational Consultant "The authors provide a clear rationale for teaching values and behaviors that can go a long way toward building learning communities." —Barbara K. Given, Codirector, Adolescent and Adult Learning Research Center George Mason University Use these innovative strategies and provide positive role models for classroom and schoolwide behavior! From the authors of the Discipline with Dignity series, this practical resource offers the best motivational practices that make difficult students want to behave. This book emphasizes specific things to say and do to stop most problems before they start and how to handle disruptive student incidents without losing your dignity or attacking theirs. Teachers, administrators and counselors will find guidance for: Teaching conflict resolution and anger management Ending complaints of "That′s not fair" Stopping power struggles Helping students prevent and respond to bullying Developing effective school rules and consequences This invaluable resource is ideal for educators dedicated to creating and sustaining safe, stable school environments where learning can flourish.

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Corwin Press

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1452293562

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What Do I Do When...?

How to Achieve Discipline With Dignity in the Classroom

By: Allen Mendler

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How to Achieve Discipline With Dignity in the Classroom

By: Allen Mendler

Understand the principles that place dignity at the core of classroom management, and explore what motivates misbehavior. With an updated look at the foundation of the Discipline With Dignity program, this book provides unique, effective strategies for dealing with power struggles, implementing unconventional methods of discipline, working with parents, and making a positive impact on schoolwide discipline.

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Solution Tree Press

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1936765411

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Smiling at Yourself

Educating Young Children about Stress and Self-esteem

By: Allen N. Mendler

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Smiling at Yourself

Educating Young Children about Stress and Self-esteem

By: Allen N. Mendler

Designed to provide both content and ideas for practical application of current theory about stress and self-esteem in young children.

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Network Press

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0941816907

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9780941816908

Motivating Students Who Don't Care

Successful Techniques for Educators

By: Allen Mendler

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Motivating Students Who Don't Care

Successful Techniques for Educators

By: Allen Mendler

This book is a comprehensive and practical guide for reconnecting with discouraged students and reawakening their excitement and enthusiasm for learning. With proven strategies from the classroom, Dr. Mendler identifies five effective processes you can use to reawaken motivation in students who aren’t prepared, don’t care, and won’t work. These processes include emphasizing effort, creating hope, respecting power, building relationships, and expressing enthusiasm.

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1934009881

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Discipline With Dignity for Challenging Youth

By: Richard Curwin,Allen Mendler

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Discipline With Dignity for Challenging Youth

By: Richard Curwin,Allen Mendler

Create positive change in your most challenging students with the help of practical strategies found in this resource. Learn the five fundamental principles and seven goals that are the foundation of all effective discipline strategies. The authors share proven practices for classroom discipline, reveal reasons why students misbehave, and offer 21 effective drug-free ways to help students with ADHD.

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1936765640

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Discipline with Dignity

How to Build Responsibility, Relationships, and Respect in Your Classroom

By: Richard L. Curwin,Allen N. Mendler,Brian D. Mendler

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Discipline with Dignity

How to Build Responsibility, Relationships, and Respect in Your Classroom

By: Richard L. Curwin,Allen N. Mendler,Brian D. Mendler

In this revised and updated 4th edition, Discipline with Dignity provides in-depth guidance for implementing a proven approach to classroom management that can help students make better choices and teachers be more effective. Emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and self-control, the authors offer specific strategies and techniques for building strong relationships with disruptive students and countering the toxic social circumstances that affect many of them, including dysfunctional families, gangs, and poverty. Educators at all levels can learn The difference between formal and informal discipline systems and when to use each. The role of values, rules, and consequences. How to address the underlying causes of discipline problems that occur both in and out of school. What teachers can do to defuse or prevent classroom disruptions and disrespectful behavior without removing students from the classroom. Why traditional approaches such as threats, punishments, and rewards are ineffective—and what to do instead. How to use relevance, teacher enthusiasm, choice, and other elements of curriculum and instruction to motivate students. How to reduce both teacher and student stress that can trigger power struggles. With dozens of specific examples of student-teacher interactions, Discipline with Dignity illustrates what you can do—and not do—to make the classroom a place where students learn and teachers maintain control in a nonconfrontational way. The goal is success for all, in schools that thrive.

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1416625844

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The Resilient Teacher

How do I stay positive and effective when dealing with difficult people and policies? (ASCD Arias)

By: Allen N. Mendler

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The Resilient Teacher

How do I stay positive and effective when dealing with difficult people and policies? (ASCD Arias)

By: Allen N. Mendler

As every educator knows all too well, teaching can be an incredibly challenging profession. Whether the challenges are rooted in district policies, colleagues’ actions, or student behaviors, the effect on teachers is always the same: frustrating and demoralizing. In The Resilient Teacher, Allen Mendler offers simple but effective strategies for dealing with a variety of thorny situations that most teachers will face in their careers. These strategies will help you to: communicate tactfully but forthrightly with administrators, colleagues, and students whose actions interfere with your ability to do your job properly; confidently and convincingly express your thoughts and expectations to all stakeholders; and increase your influence with coworkers, students, and parents. All teachers face roadblocks in their jobs that can keep them from doing what’s best for students. In these pages, you will find the solutions you need to resolve common problems quickly and neatly--and to bounce back stronger than ever.

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Raising Great Kids in a Chaotic World

A Handbook of Strategies, Examples, and Suggestions for Educators and Parents

By: Allen N. Mendler

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A Handbook of Strategies, Examples, and Suggestions for Educators and Parents

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The Resilient Teacher

How Do I Stay Positive and Effective When Dealing with Difficult People and Policies? (ASCD Arias)

By: Allen N. Mendler

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How Do I Stay Positive and Effective When Dealing with Difficult People and Policies? (ASCD Arias)

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This book offers simple but effective strategies for dealing with a variety of thorny situations that most teachers will face in their careers. These strategies will help to communicate tactfully but forthrightly with administrators, colleagues, and students whose actions interfere with the ability to do the job properly; confidently and convincingly express thoughts and expectations to all stakeholders; and increase influence with coworkers, students, and parents.

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Book's by Allen N. Mendler

Connecting with Students

Connecting with Students

Discipline with Dignity, 4th Edition

Discipline with Dignity, 4th Edition

When Teaching Gets Tough

When Teaching Gets Tough

Power Struggles

Power Struggles

Discipline with Dignity

Discipline with Dignity

Raising Great Kids in a Chaotic World

Raising Great Kids in a Chaotic World

The Resilient Teacher

The Resilient Teacher

Strategies for Successful Classroom Management

Strategies for Successful Classroom Management

What Do I Do When...?

What Do I Do When...?

Smiling at Yourself

Smiling at Yourself

Motivating Students Who Don't Care

Motivating Students Who Don't Care

Discipline With Dignity for Challenging Youth

Discipline With Dignity for Challenging Youth

Discipline with Dignity

Discipline with Dignity

The Resilient Teacher

The Resilient Teacher

Raising Great Kids in a Chaotic World

Raising Great Kids in a Chaotic World

The Resilient Teacher

The Resilient Teacher

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