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209 voters
Teaching with Love and Logic: Taking Control of the Classroom
by
Jim Fay,
David Funk
"Love and Logic" is a method of working with students which was developed by educational expert Jim Fay, and child psychiatrist Foster W.Cline, M.D. The "Love and Logic" tecniques: Put teachers back in control of the classroomResult in students who are internalized in their discipline rather than dependent upon external controlsRaise the level of student responsibillityTea...more
Paperback, 399 pages
Published
January 1st 2010
by Love & Logic Press
(first published May 1st 1995)
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Of all the books I've read so far on classroom management, I believe the Love and Logic approach fits best with my personal philosophy: give the students as much control as possible over their environment, backed up with natural and reasonable consequences and teacher consistency. The goal is to educate students in making good decisions while preserving their self concept while off-loading work from teachers onto students.
The problem is that the book --- while it has a solid philosophy --- is di...more
The problem is that the book --- while it has a solid philosophy --- is di...more
I found this book really helpful, and I'm looking forward to putting the ideas into practice next week when the students start school. The idea behind "teaching with love and logic" is that, instead of having a discipline system of rules and punishments, teachers address discipline issues on the basis of principles. This means that each instance is addressed uniquely. It also means that the kid is made to do most of the work in resolving the problem and thereby actually learns how to problem-sol...more
Oct 04, 2009
Jessica
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
teachers
Recommended to Jessica by:
Mark
Like any "self-help" sort of book, the basic things are repeated over and over. And over. But sometimes it's not until the 10th time that you read it that it clicks.
I'm honestly not sure how to apply some of the principles suggested here--like whispering in a kid's ear and then walking away, or saying something like, "Can you do that in Mr. Johnson's room? I'm not sure how to handle it right now."
I've tried to remember to use the statements about me, as *I* am the only person I can control (th...more
I'm honestly not sure how to apply some of the principles suggested here--like whispering in a kid's ear and then walking away, or saying something like, "Can you do that in Mr. Johnson's room? I'm not sure how to handle it right now."
I've tried to remember to use the statements about me, as *I* am the only person I can control (th...more
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This is a helpful book for developing your philosophy of classroom management. I didn't agree with everything that was suggested but I will be implementing a lot of these techniques in my own classroom. The authors focus on positive interactions and teaching students to be responsible for their own behavior. I liked how the authors acknowledged that not all of these techniques will work with every student or every situation. A lot of teacher books imply that their way is the only way. Overall, v...more
I was handed this book by the head of a middle school and it is a solid piece of work. The subtitle is a bit misleading since much of the emphasis is on sharing control with your students. The basic idea is that people's self-worth and desire for control are at play in most situations where a student is 'misbehaving'. Therefore, valuing the student (regardless of the judgment of their behavior), showing empathy, giving students options in situations where we might usually dictate, and giving stu...more
Jul 20, 2012
Ali
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
teachers, administrators, parents
Recommended to Ali by:
My school district
Shelves:
teaching
I have to say that as a teacher of the very youngest children, these strategies don't always work with the tiny ones. They are just not old enough to understand what you're trying to do at times. I think that one of the most important things about this book is the concept of choice. Kids need to feel that they had a choice in how they misbehaved and now they have a choice to fix it. I also use the "bummer" line a lot when my kids throw crazy fits. It doesn't just help them, it helps you.
Some very real and helpful tips. Good philosophy. I find including the empathy part when I'm talking to kids can make an enormous difference! The book itself gets a bit repetitive, but I find the theories behind love & logic to be really positive and have helped me make good changes in my classroom management. Would like to read the parenting book too. (Only 3 stars because I'm way more into fiction. It's not really the book's fault.)
This book has solid principles for helping any teacher or parent dealing with youth. The foundations apply well for classroom or home. Quote from one reader: This book became the foundation of my discipline technique in the classroom. It helped me with some of the most difficult students. I love it because it focuses on choices, natural consequences, compassion, and developing a trusting relationship with the child as a foundation for discipline.
This book gives you the tools you need to take back the classroom without being a Nazi about it. I've seen too many teachers ruin their potentially awesome career by letting the students get the best of them. This book helps you realize what you need to do differently in order to maintain control of the classroom, understand your students motives, and nip the problems in the bud. A MUST READ for every teacher!
Jul 19, 2010
Renee
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
everyone
Shelves:
professional-classroom-management
4.5 This is a must read for anyone who will work or is currently working with children. One idea that I was thinking about was, never engage in power struggles with people, especially children. When you let anger drive your actions you have lost control and you create a win/lose or a lose/lose situation. Wouldn't it be great if we could create a win/win situation? Read Love & Logic (also read Punished by Rewards!)
The Love and Logic principles are excellent. This particular book about them is decent, but dated. Read one of the other Love and Logic books first. Try out Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood, the most readable of the set. Then, if you're a teacher, read this one. It will make more sense after having the principles introduced in a clearer and more current context.
This is another "MUST BUY" for me. It should be on my reference shelf and periodically re-read. It is all the more important now with homeschool in full-throttle. It's one thing to offer the usual parental Love and Logic choices, but it is so much better to have some apropos school-type choices modeled and suggested, as in this book. What better way to maintain classroom calm and control than with choices that you wisely offer for the students to select. I've already used some of the suggestions...more
This book was (I believe) an out-growth of a seminar series on the same topic, and it shows. It has a lot of good ideas in it, but I think I would have preferred them from a peppy keynote speaker + power point presentation than in the form of a book. The book is pretty repetitive and written in a very pop-self-help kind of way.
Same excellent advice as the audio versions but formatted for a school teacher instead. Focuses more on classroom management which makes sense for the institutional teacher. Still could identify with the time management and task-oriented issues though so not a complete wash-out for a homeschooling parent.
Jun 26, 2008
Delonna
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Teachers, administrators, Parents
Recommended to Delonna by:
Suzanne Livingston
I have been teaching for about 3 1/2 years. My parents used Love and Logic in our house, so as a classroom tool, it made great sense to me.
It taught me how to effectively interact with all students, even the ones that "push my buttons" in constructive way.
They have easy to use ideas that do not replace what you're already doing. You might decide to change something you're doing now, but its not meant to be a system really. It is about controlling you and letting them control themselves.
It takes...more
It taught me how to effectively interact with all students, even the ones that "push my buttons" in constructive way.
They have easy to use ideas that do not replace what you're already doing. You might decide to change something you're doing now, but its not meant to be a system really. It is about controlling you and letting them control themselves.
It takes...more
Another one for the teachers out there; this one was a life changer for me (and my students)! It certainly helped propel me forward in the profession. I highly recommend it to any teachers out there, though it would probably be great for parents, employers, spouses, roommates...
This book as a lot of practical advice for teaching in the classroom and makes it possible to use the skills while still being authentic to yourself and your teaching style. The Love and Logic Foundation has tons more resources for teaching and parenting. I am going to check them out too.
I have used these techniques while student teaching and they actually work. I think it's a humane, stress-free way of dealing with teenagers in particular, in a way that makes sense, with compassion, reason and the proper placement of responsibility for behavior choices.
This book has been excellent help. It reminds me that we are all human. As a teacher I find it is much easier and compassionate to simply time out for minor rule infractions. Taking things personally and exacting punishment without allowing dignity is not effective.
WOW! This book is excellent. It has practical real life classroom scenarios that can be applied to teaching and managing your classroom. I LOVE this book. I read it for a class that I'm taking and it will definitely prepare me for when I start to teach next fall.
This book really helped me in my classroom when I was having some trouble with classroom management. Found out about the Love and Logic classroom management technique and found that this worked perfectly for me in my classroom.
This is the best 'teaching' book I have read. If you want to have fun in the classroom and teach kids to be responsible, this is your book. Every teacher (k through grad. school) should read this book.
i've been using some of the techniques in this book with the children i work with and they work. it's amazing how much of a difference rephrasing/reframing things can make in communicating with others.
This is a great book on how to treat behavior problems in the classroom. Using empathy and love is the best way to treat every individual. I high recommend this book and will read it over and over again.
I love this book. It reminds me each time I read it, how much this program works for those difficult students. It can change the way you teach no matter how long you have been teaching.
I'm intrigued by the idea and think it has definite possibilities, but the material in this book was not well compiled and edited. I found it redundant in some places and unclear in others.
Mar 14, 2009
Ted Mallory
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone who teaches or deals with kids
There is no one magic bullet, but Fay's approach and philosophy go a loooong way toward not just having better "classroom management," but- I think - better teaching overall.
This is a fabulous book. I would like to find another one that focuses on elementary education. Using these techniques can make teaching so much more enjoyable for everyone!
Jun 07, 2010
Heather
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
all teachers
Recommended to Heather by:
my mother (a teacher)
Shelves:
proffessional
I read this book every year before school starts. It really allows me to rethink my discipline plan and realize I must know my students before I can "control" my classroom.
Aug 06, 2009
Anna
is currently reading it
Recommends it for:
Teachers looking to get students to own their responsiblities and behavior.
Recommended to Anna by:
Found on my own while looking for parenting with love and logic
I have gained alot of knowledge throughout this book. Most I can use. Some I can't because where I teach. The kids know that no matter what they will pass anyway.
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