Real Talk About Classroom Management: 57 Best Practices That Work and Show You Believe in Your Students

Classroom management is essential for student success, and the second edition of Real Talk About Classroom Management provides updated research and strategies to help teachers develop effective practices that honor students and promote collaboration. The book includes reflection on the changes educators have faced over the past five years, including the COVID-19 pandemic and sociocultural concerns, and emphasizes the importance of developing teamwork, communication, curiosity, and conflict resolution skills in students. It also offers practical suggestions for avoiding burnout and knowing when to ask for help.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 29 March 2024
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc

When we think of classroom management, we traditionally think of ways to keep students quiet, well-behaved, and on task. Times have changed, though, and our classroom management practices need to change, too. Since the first edition of this book was written in 2018, the world has changed a lot. This second edition walks teachers through how to keep and even stay one step ahead of our ever-changing world. To prepare students for today's and even tomorrow's world, we need to consider classroom management as guiding students to work collaboratively, communicate with each other, and ultimately feel a sense of belonging. This is when learners thrive.

In Real Talk About Classroom Management, Second Edition, award-winning teacher Serena Pariser tells it like it is—teacher to teacher—with her relatable writing style and by sharing authentic personal accounts of failures and successes. Serena paves the way for teachers to develop classroom management practices that honor students while helping teachers to feel confident, prepared, and able to face challenges with grace.

With updated research and strategies, this edition includes:

Reflection on the changes educators have faced over the past five years, particularly ways that the COVID-19 pandemic and sociocultural concerns have affected students and teachers.

More emphasis on the importance of developing teamwork, communication, curiosity, and conflict resolution skills in students.

Enhanced focus on social-emotional skills and how they relate to classroom management.

Deeper exploration of best practices in instructional design, behavior management, and building relationships with colleagues and caregivers—as well as topics.

Weight: 614g
Dimension: 176 x 253 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781071922552
Edition number: 2 Revised edition