Robert C. Di Giulio – författare

"DiGiulio has tackled an issue at the center of our struggle for safety education—how to educate students without turning their schools into armed encampments. His sober recommendations offer clear, proven methods of addressing school violence while returning decency and mutual respect to our schools." Vincent Schiraldi, President Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice, Justice Policy Institute Washington, DC

Robert C. DiGiulio, author, educator, and expert in student behavior, dares to suggest that schools and community can reestablish themselves as preventive forces in the face of the growing problem of antisocial behavior and violence in schools. DiGiulio outlines how communities—not the government, doctors, or lawyers—can offer schools vital and concrete support to play a preventive rather than reactive role in keeping students safe.

The author examines negative psychosocial behaviors from their roots to their eventual eruptions within the context of current research, best practice, and sound administrative actions. Topics include:

 

Ten persistent myths about schools and violence To medicate or incarcerate The downside of legalism The role of the home Best school-level preventive responses to antisocial behavior Best community-level preventive responses to antisocial behavior The force within each community

An essential resource for anyone concerned about the role of school and community in creating safe environments for today's youth. This book has been written for both the professional and the layman, for the student and practitioner, for the person who works in the schools each day, and for the informed taxpayer. Ultimately, it has been written for all our children.

"Great Teaching offers a compass for teachers seeking direction, reorientation, and renewal. DiGiulio strips away the distractions and has put together an exceedingly readable, valuable, and affirming guide for preservice and classroom teachers to reflect upon their practice."Alan Canestrari, Assistant Professor of EducationRoger Williams University

Discover what makes you a great teacher--and what makes teaching great!

Did you know that you are a great teacher? Amid the parents and the paperwork, the assessments and accountability, the evaluations and the e-mail, many teachers can't find time to reflect on, much less assess, their own teaching. This concise guide brings teaching back to its fundamental roots, proving that how you teach is just as important as what you teach.

Great Teaching focuses on the core skills and qualities of great teachers--like caring, enthusiasm, clarity, and questioning--and then shows teachers how to find those skills and qualities within themselves. Drawing on his 33 years of experience, DiGiulio has developed specific techniques for:

Assessing yourself and identifying your strengths Distilling your workload to the essentials and fundamentals Learning from your colleagues and planning cooperatively Using an 8-step framework to redefine your view of teaching

Get back to basics, realize that less is more, and flourish as you develop the skills and qualities that make you the great teacher that you are!

Use the compass for the classroom to find your passion and purpose!In a sea of quick-fix reform fads and NCLB pressures, teachers are in more need than ever of a trusted tool to help navigate through the uncertain waters of professional life and beyond. This brief but powerful guide transcends the latest educational movements and political whims, providing an enduring model for reflection.Author Noah benShea and veteran educator and author Robert DiGiulio join forces to impart a simple, relevant, and inspirational approach that leads teachers and students away from self-doubt and frustration, back into self-confidence and learning. A Compass for the Classroom equips educators with: A new model of reflection using the metaphor of a compassClear action items for applying the four new compass points of Humility, Honesty, Love, and Faith in classrooms and in lifeExamples of the four compass points in action in classroomsEasy-to-use assessment checklists for teachers and studentsThis powerful new model for reflection provides teachers with something to feed the spirit, and to succeed in the often selfless struggle to help students learn and thrive.

Use the compass for the classroom to find your passion and purpose!

In a sea of quick-fix reform fads and NCLB pressures, teachers are in more need than ever of a trusted tool to help navigate through the uncertain waters of professional life and beyond. This brief but powerful guide transcends the latest educational movements and political whims, providing an enduring model for reflection.

Author Noah benShea and veteran educator and author Robert DiGiulio join forces to impart a simple, relevant, and inspirational approach that leads teachers and students away from self-doubt and frustration, back into self-confidence and learning.

A Compass for the Classroom equips educators with:

A new model of reflection using the metaphor of a compassClear action items for applying the four new compass points of Humility, Honesty, Love, and Faith in classrooms and in lifeExamples of the four compass points in action in classroomsEasy-to-use assessment checklists for teachers and students

This powerful new model for reflection provides teachers with something to feed the spirit, and to succeed in the often selfless struggle to help students learn and thrive.

"A must for all teachers who are searching for strategies to shape positive classroom atmosphere through nurturing the student-teacher relationship."—Alan Canestrari, Adjunct Professor, Roger Williams University "The Spiritual Dimension section is especially thought-provoking, particularly the four suggestions to build student efficacy."—Jill Lindberg, Educational ConsultantUse these practical methods to create a classroom environment that honors both teacher and student! Students flourish in classrooms where they feel valued, cared for, and safe, and where they are challenged to think and explore. Written by expert educator, administrator, and psychologist Robert DiGiulio, this third edition of the bestseller helps teachers create a positive environment not only for their own survival as professionals but for the benefit of their students and the community. Student teachers, beginning teachers, and veteran teachers will find this a perfect resource for strengthening their classroom management skills. Providing creative ideas, materials, checklists, models, tools, and sample dialogues illustrating applications across all K–12 grade levels, this concise edition features:

The four dimensions of successful classrooms: spiritual, physical, instructional, and managerialA differentiated approach to instruction and management in the classroomAdded coverage of child and adolescent development and emotional intelligence

Presenting clear strategies for mastering classroom success, this text is an ideal companion to the author's book Great Teaching: What Matters Most in Helping Students Succeed.