CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT:
DEVELOPING STRENGTHS TO PROMOTE COMPETENCY

Session 4:
Engaging Cooperation
3/23/05

We do not learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience.
-John Dewey

Those who have been required to memorize the world as it is will never create the world as it might be.
-Judith Groch

Topic Activity
Issues of Interest Connections
More Ideas Lecturette
Models for Teaching Positive Behaviors Lecturette
Brainstorm Web
Discussion
Primary Prevention Lecturette
Cooperative Learning Lecturette
Violations
Ten Language Tips
Three Rs of Teacher Language
Lecturette
Responses
Reflective Listening
Expressions
I-Messages
Problem Ownership
Classroom Scenarios
Worksheet
Discussion
Lecturette
Pairs
Problem-Solving
Negotiation Skills
Class Meetings
Group Leadership Skills
Lecturette
Read-Aloud
Discussion
Conflict Resolution Lecturette
Projects Sharing
Instructor Evaluation 3-2-1

References:
Brady, K, Forton, M. B., Porter, D., & Wood, C. (2003). Rules in school.Greenfield, MA: Northeast Foundation for Children.
Charney, R. S. (1992). Teaching children to care. Greenfield, MA: Northeast Foundation for Children. pp. 51-92, 151-160.
Dinkmeyer, D., McKay, G., & Dinkemeyer, D. (1980). Systematic training for effective teaching. Circle Pines, MN: American Guidance Service. pp. 71-109.
Faber, E. and Mazlich, A. (1980). How to talk so kids will listen and listen so kids will talk. New York: Avon Books.
Kreidler, W. J. (1997). Conflict resolution in the middle school. Cambridge, MA: Educators for Social Responsibility.
Kreidler, W. J. (1984). Creative conflict resolution. Glenview, IL: Scott, Foresman, and Co.
Kreidler, W. J. and Furlong, L.(1995). Adventures in peacemaking. Cambridge, MA: Educators for Social Responsibility.
Kriete, R. (2002). The morning meeting book. Greenfield, MA: Northeast Foundation for Children. Sherer, M. (1992). Solving conflicts: Not just for children. Educational Leadership, 50(1), 14-18.

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