April M. Swick – författare

"A must-read for all new teachers. The humorous format, the practical ideas, and the range of topics covered reflect the strong teaching experiences of the authors. A great book for any middle or high school teacher to read."Lisa Dieker, Associate Professor, College of EducationUniversity of Central FloridaHow you can be five simple steps closer to managing a successful classroom!By the authors of the best-selling Common-Sense Classroom Management for teachers in K-6 classrooms, this new guide to classroom management for grades 6-12 will be an indispensable resource for new teachers, teacher trainers, and mentor teachers in middle schools and high schools. Covering more than 65 best practices for managing the typical school day, the authors use a straightforward format that features five steps or fewer for each strategy, with icons highlighting how teachers can customize their strategies for older teens and for special learners in the inclusive classroom. Topics include: Taking care of teacher and classroom business Creating a positive classroom atmosphere Working with diverse student and family populations Dealing with challenging students and situationsTeachers are always looking for better ways to organize and manage their classrooms. Finally, a practical, common-sense approach is right here at your fingertips!

"It covers more practical information than I′ve seen compiled anywhere else."--Deborah Gordon, Math Teacher, K-6Madison School District, Phoenix, AZ"A great reference no matter how long you have taught."--Katina Keener, Second Grade TeacherGloucester County Schools, VA"The organization and layout make it the perfect ′go-to′ guide for virtually any problem. This book will revolutionize my management methods."--Amy M. Turkowski, Student TeacherClement Avenue School, Racine, WI Simple solutions and strategies for successful classroom management!Through humor, drawings, and a conversational narrative voice, veteran educators Jill A. Lindberg and April M. Swick offer new teachers, teacher trainers, and mentor teachers this comprehensive collection of easy-to-implement classroom management strategies ready for use in a variety of classroom settings. Taking a nuts-and-bolts approach, this revised and updated second edition expands the original reader-friendly bestseller featuring invaluable, quick-reference insights into the most common issues and concerns faced by all teachers.Special highlights include:More than 70 classroom strategies that need five steps or fewer Proven tactics for working with diverse learners in inclusive classrooms "IDEA" sections throughout that customize strategies for learners with special needs "Light Bulb" sections that highlight strategies for K-1 studentsNew to this edition are practical techniques for successfully managing standardized testing, Internet safety, email and cell phones, classroom hygiene, parent-teacher relationships, and more!