Practical Classroom Management, Loose-leaf Version with Enhanced Pearson Etext -- Access Card Package (2nd Edition) 2nd edition

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Succinct, Practical, Interactive, Real.  Practical Classroom Management focuses on providing clear and concise descriptions of research-validated best practices.  It describes and demonstrates how to effectively apply those practices and includes tools like action plans, forms, and checklists that can be used in real classrooms. Case studies and embedded classroom management simulations provide opportunities to practice concepts and strategies discussed in the text, making for a powerful learning experience that students can transfer to the classroom.

From reviews of the book:

?The writing is on level and easy to comprehend. . . . The key strengths of the project include research-based text as it relates to ?practical classroom management,? supported by examples from real classrooms. . . . The author provides the information in a logical sequence that is fitting for any classroom management course.?   

                     --John Barbato, University of South Florida

?[The text] has examples and forms that I encourage my students to keep.... Using this text, preservice teachers are exposed to strategies that are practiced in classrooms and problems associated with the dynamics of implementation.?

                     --Antwuan Stinson, Alabama State University

Features:

• New interactive media feature:
  • Practice classroom management decision making. Includes interactive classroom simulations, real-life case studies, and vignettes to help the reader become a decision-maker.  (See pages 24 and 70 for examples.)
• Ready-made tools to take into the classroom. Includes extensive practical tools like Action Plans, pre-made Forms, Reflection Questionnaires, and Checklists that provide readers with concrete tools to assess their understanding and to implement research-validated best practices in classrooms.  (See pages 71 and 92 for examples.)
• Understand how to create caring and productive classroom environments. Focuses on creating classrooms as ?communities of support? while presenting methods for increasing student motivation and fostering positive, pro-social student behavior.  (See Chapters 2 and 3.)
• Understand the root causes of behavior problems and learn specific techniques for working with difficult students.  Considers both the ?whys? and ?hows? of behavior problems and discusses specific methods for use in the classroom.  (See Chapters 6 and 7.)

Enhanced Pearson eText. Included in this package is access to the new multimedia eText available exclusively from Pearson. The Multimedia Pearson eText is:

• Engaging. It includes the new interactive, multimedia learning features described above.  These features were developed by the authors and other subject-matter experts and deepen and enrich the learning experience.  
• Convenient. Enjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad and Android tablets.*
• Interactive. Features include embedded assessment, note taking and sharing, highlighting and search.
• Affordable. Experience all these advantages of the Multimedia-Enhanced eText along with all the benefits of print for 40% to 50% less than a print bound book.

*The Pearson eText App is available for free on Google Play and in the App Store.* Requires Android OS 3.1 ? 4, a 7? or 10? tablet or iPad iOS 5.0 or newer

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