Authentic Classroom Management: Creating a Learning Community and Building Reflective Practice

by Barbara Larrivee

Specially designed to promote and support online teaching, Authentic Classroom Management provides the basics of classroom management by narrowing the gap between theory and practice. This easy-to-read, practical book presents a broad theoretical background while focusing on the belief that effective classroom management goes beyond learning discrete skills. The text promotes a multi-dimensional perspective for managing classrooms while integrating the process of becoming a reflective practitioner, prompting prospective and inservice teachers to more successfully prepare to manage today's diverse classrooms. Highlighting a comprehensive range of strategies and philosophies, the text encourages alternative ways to support positive classroom behaviors. Its many exercises offer opportunity for skill development through reflection and self-questioning, emphasizing proactive ways of interacting with students to create and sustain a supportive learning community.

Genres: Education

Paperback

First published July 19, 2004

About the author

Dr. Barbara Larrivee is an educator, researcher, author, consultant and workshop leader presenting at conferences and conducting workshops worldwide. She has had a long career as a teacher education professor and has written eight books spanning many topics—managing challenging behavior, respectful communication, developing social and emotional skills, reducing stress, and cultivating mindfulness. All her books translate research into practical tools and strategies. Half of the profits from her latest book, A Daily Dose of Mindful Moments: Applying the Science of Mindfulness and Happiness, will fund grants to educators to implement mindful moment practices.