Classroom Management Techniques (Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers) by Scrivener, Jim (March 19, 2012) Paperback 1

Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers

by Jim Scrivener

Excellent Book

Genres: Teaching, Education, Nonfiction, Linguistics

Paperback

First published February 23, 2012

About the author

Head of Teacher Development for Bell. Author for Macmillan and OUP.

Reviews

[Jake · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good, with a number of solid, constructive ideas. It seems appropriate for everyone in every context. Everyone should have a copy before they consider teaching abroad.

My only gripe is that it, like most teacher training books, uses ideal classroom students who want to be there and take part in activities eagerly and attentively. Sure, there's mention of excitable kids who might want to test patience; that's what teenagers do for fun. But most techniques use imaginary students who just don't present serious issues in class.

There are classroom management issues that crop up once in a while that don't get covered.

[Sandy Millin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is full of useful ideas covering a very wide range of classroom management issues. Every school should have a copy, not just language schools. It's great for new teachers and more experienced ones, helping you to deal with problems you may have, or giving you new ideas you may not have thought of before. Every technique is broken down into clear steps, and they are often accompanied by diagrams or images to help you understand them. Of course, I don't think every idea would work in my classroom, but then, I'd be disappointed if I found a book where that was the case! Get yourself a copy :)

[Ana · Rating 5 out of 5]

For reflection and to try out new strategies

[E · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very practical and useful book. Great resource for new teachers or teacher trainers.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of great ideas

[Eman Ismael · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sadly, some of the pages were missing, the book is valuable no doubt, some parts were more useful and practical than the others.

[Mohamed Lagzouli · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's full of techniques to use

[Charis]

I read this book cover to cover and found it full of invaluable techniques and activities. Even though this is perhaps more aimed at people just starting out, I found that even as a relatively "experienced" teacher (doing Delta) I learnt some new things and revised other ideas I may have forgotten about since initial training. I've enjoyed reading all of Scrivener's books since starting out with 'Learning Teaching' while doing CELTA.
This is an up-to-date look at the classroom with fresh takes on old problems, and I definitely recommend it to any teachers, wherever they are in their career, and trainers too.

[Soha Seliem · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant. Absolutely loved it. Will forever come back to it again and again. Very very useful. Essential for teachers of ESL. Full of clever tips, tricks and techniques for better delivery of language classes. It provides useful strategies and provides an explanation of the purpose behind it.
Whoever teaches in a classroom (especially ESL) HAS TO check out this great reference.

[Silvia · Rating 4 out of 5]

practical and ideal for trainees, newly-qualified teachers or teacher trainers