Managing Unstoppable Learning: (Classroom Behavior Management Strategies to Support Social and Emotional Learning)

by Tom Hierck

Overview

First introduced in Unstoppable Learning, the Unstoppable Learning framework details seven essential elements of teaching and learning: (1) planning, (2) launching, (3) consolidating, (4) assessing, (5) adapting, (6) managing, and (7) leading. This resource by Tom Hierck focuses specifically on the element of managing learning outcomes in the classroom environment, outlining a collective approach to behavior management strategies and student engagement that minimizes the impact of negative behaviors and maximizes the potential (as well as the social and emotional learning) of each student.

Effective classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment:

• Review the Unstoppable Learning framework originally laid out by Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey.
• Closely examine how to manage student behavior and classroom climate using the Unstoppable Learning framework's proven approach.
• Become familiar with classroom management strategies for creating a positive learning environment, developing teacher-student relationships, and dealing with problem behaviors.
• Benefit from summaries of key points at the end of each chapter, as well as questions for reflection.
• Access free reproducibles designed for reader reflection on classroom behavior management strategies.

Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Improving Behavior Management Through Cultural Change
Chapter 2: Supporting Teacher-Student Relationships
Chapter 3: Supporting Group Interactions and Peer Relationships
Chapter 4: Supporting a Positive Learning Environment
Chapter 5: Responding to Problem Behaviors
Epilogue
Appendix

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781945349898
Publisher:	Solution Tree Press
Publication date:	10/19/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	2 MB

Table of Contents

About the Editors ix

About the Author xi

Foreword Douglas Fisher Nancy Frey xiii

Introduction 1

Systems Thinking 2

About This Book 6

1 Improving Behavior Management Through Cultural Change 9

Understanding Culture and Structure 11

Making a Collective Commitment to the Cultural Change 13

Assessing Your Current Reality 16

Aligning the Classroom Culture 16

The Takeaways 18

Practices That Promote Positive Outcomes 19

2 Supporting Teacher-Student Relationships 21

Expectations, Not Rules 22

Strategies for Improving Teacher-Student Relationships 25

The Takeaways 29

3 Supporting Group Interactions and Peer Relationships 31

Benefits of Group Work 32

Cautions About Group Work 34

Behavior and Groups 35

Strategies for Peer Relationship Support 36

The Takeaways 42

4 Supporting a Positive Learning Environment 45

Positivity by Design 46

Positivity Outcomes 47

Research-Based Best Practice 48

The Learning Pit 49

Strategies and Tools for Fostering Positive Behaviors 51

The Takeaways 61

The ABC Direct-Observation Tool 62

CICO Form 63

5 Responding to Problem Behaviors 65

The Why of Behavior 66

Educators' Responsibility 66

Academic and Social Behavior Priority Standards 67

Defiance 69

Responses to Defiance 70

Intervention: When and If 75

The Takeaways 78

Epilogue 79

Appendix: A Case Study-Thomas Jefferson Junior High School 81

Background 82

First Year of Behavioral Management Implementation 84

Second Year of Behavioral Management Implementation 87

Third Year of Behavioral Management Implementation 89

Fourth Year of Behavioral Management Implementation 91

Sixth Year of Behavioral Management Implementation 94

The Work Ahead 95

The Takeaways 96

References and Resources 99

Index 105

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Tom Hierck gives educators the tools they need to create a learning environment that is intentional and positive. Managing Unstoppable Learning isn't just something you do, it is everything you do!”

—Alex Kajitani, author and California Teacher of the Year, California

“Tom Hierck makes the case for how classroom management isn't an authoritarian assertion of power; it's a responsibility that ensures learning for all students. Managing Unstoppable Learning offers proactive and responsive strategies teachers can use to create an empowering classroom where students can choose behaviors that help them and their classmates learn.”

—Lauren Porosoff, author and middle school English teacher, Ethical Culture Fieldston School, New York