Authentic Classroom Management: Creating a Learning Community and Building Reflective Practice (2nd Edition)

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.