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The Four Keys to Effective Classroom and Behavior Management (Facilitator Guide)

Building Community, Motivation, Responsibility, and School Safety

Explore the four key skill areas (community, motivation, responsibility, and school safety) essential to establishing an atmosphere that supports learning for all students. Each of the four video programs in this workshop focuses on one of these skills and includes proven and research-based strategies from experts Dr. Curwin and Dr. Mendler.

The Four Keys to Effective Classroom and Behavior Management: Building Community, Motivation, Responsibility, and School Safety


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Session One: Building Community (20:32)

  • Building a Sense of Classroom Community
  • Connections—Personal, Academic, Social
  • Shared Community Values
  • A Community for Everyone
  • Three Basic Needs
  • Extension Activity

Session Two: Motivation (25:27)

  • What Is Motivation?
  • Motivation Strategies
  • Your Role in Motivation
  • Extension Activity

Session Three: Responsibility (20:57)

  • Responsibility vs. Obedience
  • Building Blocks of Responsibility
  • Punishment vs. Consequences
  • Extension Activity

Session Four: School Safety (26:56)

  • Physical and Emotional Safety
  • Dangerous Children
  • Routines and Procedures
  • Power Struggles
  • Mediation
  • Gangs and Bullies
  • Management Essentials
  • Extension Activity

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