Solving Behavior Problems in Math Class

Academic, Learning, Social, and Emotional Empowerment, Grades K-12
1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-1-59667-160-7
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 152 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 280 g

Reduce the number of discipline issues that arise in your math classroom with ideas from math education expert Jennifer Taylor-Cox. In this book, you'll learn a variety of ways to handle disruptive, disinterested, avoidant, and/or disrespectful students in K-12 math classrooms.

Using realistic, case-by-case examples, the author reveals practical strategies for eliminating teacher-student tensions related to power struggles, bullying, disengagement, and more.

Contents include:

- Theories of Blame and Remedy

- A New Perspective: Empowering Students

- K-5 Students and Situations

- Middle School and High School Students and Situations

- Smart Moves

Emphasizing a positive, constructive approach to discipline, this book is perfect for teachers implementing MTSS and for any teachers who want to solve behavior problems by empowering students academically, socially, and emotionally.

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Taylor-Cox, Jennifer

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Mathematik Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1 The Past; Chapter 2 A New Perspective—Empowering Students; Chapter 3 Kindergarten through Fifth Grade Math Students and Situations; Chapter 4 Middle School and High School Students and Situations; Chapter 5 Smart Moves;

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Jennifer Taylor-Cox is an enthusiastic, captivating presenter, and well-known educator representing Taylor-Cox Instruction, LLC. Jennifer serves as a consultant in mathematics education and classroom behavior/discipline providing professional development opportunities for elementary, middle school, and high school educators in numerous districts across the United States. Her keynote speeches, professional development workshops, strategic coaching models, classroom demonstration lessons, study groups, and parent workshops are always high-energy and insightful. Jennifer earned her Ph.D. from the University of Maryland and was awarded the Outstanding Doctoral Research Award from the University of Maryland and the Excellence in Teacher Education Award from Towson University. She served as the president of the Maryland Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Jennifer is the author of numerous professional articles and educational books. Jennifer knows how to make learning mathematics engaging and meaningful, motivating learners of all ages! She has a passion for using formative assessments to differentiate math instruction and solve classroom behavior issues. With her deep understanding of how to connect research and practice in education, her zeal for improving the quality of education is alive in her work with educators, students, and parents. Jennifer lives and has her office in Severna Park, Maryland, and is the mother of three children. If you are interested in learning more about the professional development opportunities Dr. Taylor-Cox offers, please contact her at www.Taylor-CoxInstruction.com or 410.729.5599.