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The Educator's Guide to Solving Common Behavior Problems
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The Educator's Guide to Solving Common Behavior Problems

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May 2008 | 128 pages | Corwin
This readable, humorous book presents the research-supported principles of positive behavioural management in a way that will appeal to teachers, school leaders, and other professionals who work with children and adolescents. The author presents key behaviour management strategies with references to literature, music, and popular culture that illustrate the humour in behavioural issues while providing an overview of the foundations of effective behaviour management. Each short chapter discusses a basic behavioural strategy or principle by using anecdotes and analogies and drawing parallels to real-life situations.
 
Acknowledgments
 
About the Author
 
1. Introduction
 
2. Asking the Right Questions
 
3. Just Say "Yo"
 
4. Have a Plan
 
5. The Importance of Bonding
 
6. If You Don't Beat Them, They Will Never Learn
 
7. Meeting Developmental Needs
 
8. Move Those Buns!
 
9. The Anxiety Trap
 
10. Find the Function
 
11. Don't Be an Old Yeller
 
12. Let Them Eat Cake--It Reinforces Their Behavior
 
13. Nurturing
 
14. Bag It, but Don't Tag It
 
15. You Say "Tomato," I Say "Abnormal"
 
16. Positive Power of the Group
 
17. Moving Past Misbehavior
 
18. Challenges for Children Today
 
19. Using Finesse
 
20. The Inevitable Attack
 
21. Calling for Help
 
22. Conclusion: Every Therapy Has a Success Story
 
Index

"Anyone who works with children can use these powerful ideas and practical strategies laced with humor and wit. In clear, simple language, Waller presents approaches that increase the odds of solving behavior problems."

Lois Zangara, Principal
Kilough Elementary School, Dawsonville, GA

"This book reminds anyone who works with children that paying close attention to what is good and funny about children will go a long way in teaching them how to pay close attention to what is good and funny about learning and life."

Susan Mortweet VanScoyoc, Behavioral Psychologist
Coauthor of Parenting That Works

"A book like Waller’s is needed to enlighten public school educators on the myriad of behavioral problems facing classroom teachers. This book is informative, practical, and sensible regarding the teacher-student relationship."

George J. Banketas, Director
Crisp County School Board, GA

"Waller’s book will be useful for everyone who works with children: parents, school administrators, social workers, psychologists, and teachers. Waller approaches this topic in a readable style that makes the evidence-based content easily accessible. The book is well-organized and based on a bedrock of solid  knowledge informed by practical experience."

Carol Rippey Massat, Editor, School Social Work Journal
Associate Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago

"Waller has written a wonderfully engaging book for teachers on how to influence child behavior using non-punitive and supportive ways. This book is thoroughly grounded in contemporary learning theory and infused with a twinkling sense of humor."

Bruce A. Thyer, Professor of Social Work
Florida State University

Sample Materials & Chapters

Chapter 1

Chapter 2


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