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Better Than Carrots or Sticks: Restorative Practices for Positive Classroom Management,New
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ASCD Bestseller! Classroom management is traditionally a matter of encouraging good behavior and discouraging bad by doling out rewards and punishments. But studies show that when educators empower students to address and correct misbehavior among themselves, positive results are longer lasting and more wide reaching.In Better Than Carrots or Sticks, longtime educators and bestselling authors Dominique Smith, Douglas Fisher, and Nancy Frey provide a practical blueprint for creating a cooperative and respectful classroom climate in which students and teachers work through behavioral issues together. After a comprehensive overview of the roots of the restorative practices movement in schools, the authors explain how to Establish procedures and expectations for student behavior that encourage the development of positive interpersonal skills; Develop a nonconfrontational rapport with even the most challenging students; and Implement conflict resolution strategies that prioritize relationship building and mutual understanding over fingerpointing and retribution.Rewards and punishments may help to maintain order in the short term, but they're at best superficially effective and at worst counterproductive. This book will prepare teachers at all levels to ensure that their classrooms are welcoming, enriching, and constructive environments built on collective respect and focused on student achievement.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Better Than Carrots or Sticks'? A: The book primarily focuses on restorative practices for classroom management, emphasizing collaboration between students and teachers to address misbehavior and create a positive classroom environment.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: 'Better Than Carrots or Sticks' is authored by Dominique Smith, Douglas Fisher, and Nancy Frey, all experienced educators and best-selling writers.
- Q: What are restorative practices as described in the book? A: Restorative practices are strategies that promote a cooperative and respectful classroom climate by encouraging students to resolve conflicts and behavioral issues together, rather than relying solely on rewards and punishments.
- Q: What can teachers expect to learn from this book? A: Teachers will learn practical strategies for establishing behavioral expectations, developing rapport with students, and implementing conflict resolution techniques that focus on relationships and mutual understanding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all grade levels? A: Yes, the book is designed to assist teachers across all grade levels in creating a constructive and respectful learning environment.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 170 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Better Than Carrots or Sticks' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on August 17, 2015.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, this edition of the book is illustrated, providing visual support to the concepts discussed.
- Q: What is the primary benefit of restorative practices according to the authors? A: The authors argue that restorative practices lead to longer-lasting and more effective solutions to behavioral issues than traditional rewards and punishments.