Proactive classroom management, K-8 : a practical guide to empower students and teachers / Louis G. Denti.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1: Proactive Teaching and Student Empowerment -- 1. Proactive Teaching -- 2. Boundaries -- 3. Teacher Self-Esteem -- 4. Teaching and Rewarding Responsible Behavior -- 5. Responsible Instruction -- 6: Nine Features of Effective Classroom Management -- The IeAM System -- Data Collection -- Classsroom Procedures and Routines Checklist -- Teacher Classroom Management Self-Check -- School Behavior Checklist -- Class Meeting -- Cooperative/Collaborative Learning -- Conflict Resolution -- Classroom Manager Roles -- Part 2: Activities to Promote Positive Classroom and Student Behavior.

"Every teacher dreams of the perfect, well-behaved class, but the reality can be quite different. On those less-than-perfect days, having a system in place helps you and your students stay on track. This gold mine of teacher-developed and -approved strategies goes beyond classroom management theory and gives you ready-to-use tools that not only encourage positive behavior, but also empower students to take responsibility for their behavior.

This book is organized into two sections: the first provides general classroom operating principles for maintaining control of the classroom and for helping teachers with day-to-day classroom management; and the second is chock full of teacher-friendly activities to promote an enhanced classroom environment. Excellent for all students, these strategies will help you: Improve your teaching and classroom management skills; Enhance your knowledge base and Maintain a positive attitude so that you can be proactive rather than reactive."--Pub. desc.