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Professional Resources for Educators
Books and Videotapes
Discipline
How to Order
A Biological Brain in a Cultural Classroom
by Robert Sylwester
A Biological Brain |
Improve classroom management by understanding the "misbehavior"
triggers. Nationally renowned presenter and consultant Dr.
Robert Sylwester applies the latest in brain research and
learning theory to classroom management. Difficult concepts of
neurobiology and psychology are made readily accessible. The
author offers imaginative data-gathering activities to help
students manage their own behavior. Teachers also learn how
their behavior impacts the classroom environment. $24.95 U.S.
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Cooperative Discipline by Linda Albert
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The national bestseller! Internationally renowned author and
educational leader Dr. Linda Albert offers a student-centered
approach to classroom management that works both in the
individual classroom and on schoolwide and districtwide levels.
Cooperative Discipline is a timely, realistic approach to
discipline and classroom management. $21.95 U.S.
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Cooperative Discipline |
Coping with Kids
by Linda Albert
Coping With Kids |
"Kids, unfortunately, do not come with an instructor's manual
for parents, but if they did, it probably would have been
written by Dr. Linda Albert." A mother of three grown children
and a 15-year classroom veteran, Dr. Albert pursued the answers
to her own parenting and teaching questions in an impressive
academic career that culminated in a master's degree in
education and a doctorate in psychology. The insights she offers
to parents are powerful and timeless. $12.95 U.S.
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Emotional Intelligence: A New Vision for Education
Video featuring Daniel Goleman
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Based on his best-selling book on the same topic, this
fascinating and persuasive video argues that our view of human
intelligence is far too narrow. Drawing on groundbreaking
research, Dr. Goleman portrays emotional intelligence as a
quality more critical to success in life than traditional IQ.
$89.95 U.S.
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Emotional Intelligence |
Alternative Strategies To Social Promotion
Video featuring William Glasser, MD
Alt. Strategies |
School reformers and political leaders are calling for an end to
social promotion. But how do we address the myriad complications
of retaining students? National educational leader Dr. William
Glasser offers an alternative to social promotion based on
quality instruction. $99.95 U.S.
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The Caring Teacher's Guide to Discipline
by Marilyn Gootman
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Teach your students how to practice self-control, solve
problems, use good judgment, and correct their own misbehavior.
In this thoughtful book by Dr. Marilyn Gootman of the University
of Georgia, you'll learn strategies about realistic
expectations, resolving misunderstandings, dealing with anger,
effective communication, problem solving, reaching students
impacted by trauma or dysfunction, and creating partnerships
with parents. $23.95
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Caring Teacher's Guide |
Reaching Kids At-Risk
Video featuring Dr. Lou Gonzales, Mel Clancy, Willie Miles, and others
Reaching Kids At-Risk |
Do your teachers understand strategies used to teach drug
exposed kids? Information on working with streetwise gang
members is also included, as well as a video demonstration of a
mentorship program. 2 videos, manual, curriculum materials.
$99.95 U.S.
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