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The Educator's Guide to Solving Common Behavior Problems

By: Raymond J. Waller

Manage problem behavior with solid techniques and a sense of humor!

This lighthearted book presents research-supported principles for positive behavioral management in a way that will appeal to teachers, administrators, and other professionals who work with children. Enabling readers to see the humor in working with challenging students, this book:

Provides an overview of effective behavior management
Offers short chapters that discuss basic behavioral strategies or principles through anecdotes and analogies
Draws parallels to real-life situations
Provides points to remember at the end of each chapter and suggested readings for related study

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Product Details

Grade Level: PreK-12
ISBN: 9781412957663
Published By: Corwin
Year: 2008
Page Count: 128
Publication date: January 25, 2013

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"Waller has written a wonderfully engaging book for teachers on how to influence child behavior using nonpunitive 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

Manage problem behaviors with solid techniques and a sense of humor!

Most of the disruptive, problematic, aggravating, or inconvenient behaviors that children develop can be changed by using good behavior support strategies. This highly readable, lighthearted book presents research-supported principles for positive behavioral management in a way that will appeal to teachers, administrators, and other professionals who work with children. Enabling readers to see the humor in working with challenging students, this book:

Provides an overview of effective behavior management
Offers short chapters that discuss basic behavioral strategies or principles through anecdotes and analogies
Draws parallels to real-life situations
Provides points to remember at the end of each chapter and suggested readings for related study

With easy-to-implement methods, The Educator's Guide to Solving Common Behavior Problems is an invaluable resource for teachers, administrators, and parents looking for ways to motivate children and remedy classroom behavior problems.

Key features

A humorous, readable treatment of problem behaviors and how to change them
Addresses behavior support strategies in an easy-to-read way while reminding us of the importance of keeping a sense of humor and flexibility
Presents positive behavior support strategies and techniques that are research-proven and effective

Author(s)

Raymond J. Waller

Raymond J. Waller is an associate professor of special education at Piedmont College/Athens and is on the faculty at the University of Georgia in the School of Social Work. He is an active school consultant in the areas of student behavior problems and child and adolescent mental health issues.

Table of Contents

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

Reviews

"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

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