Making good choices : developing responsibility, respect, and self-discipline in grades 4-9 / Richard L. Curwin.

Author/creator Curwin, Richard L., 1944-
Format Book
Publication InfoThousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press, ©2003.
Descriptionix, 102 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
School discipline.
Behavior modification.
Life skills--Study and teaching.

Contents The classroom as a laboratory for life : ages nine through fifteen are a twilight zone between childhood and functioning adulthood -- Eight objectives and ten guidelines for using this book : introducing eight strategies with language and examples that you can refine to fit your students as you know them -- Accepting responsibility : strategy question 1, who is responsible for one's behavior? -- Who's in charge? : strategy question 2, what is the difference between internal and external control? -- The art of prediction : strategy question 3, why is prediction an important life skill? -- Take time to plan : strategy question 4, what do students need to know about planning? -- Learning from mistakes : strategy question 5, how do students learn that mistakes can be an opportunity for learning? -- Effective communication : strategy question 6, what do students need to know about direct communication, aggressive behavior, and passive-aggressive behavior? -- Rules, rules, rules! : strategy question 7, how do students and teachers formulate classroom rules that promote responsibility and respect? -- The classroom as community : strategy question 8, how do students create, recognize, and develop commitment to a classroom community?
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 97-98) and index.
LCCN 2002014619
ISBN0761946330 (C)
ISBN0761946349 (P)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks LB3012 .C87 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold