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Positive Learning Environments : Creating and Maintaining Productive Classrooms, 2nd Edition | AU/NZ
Overview
How do you create a learning environment that’s productive; one where students are engaged, learning and happy? And how do you ensure that inappropriate behaviours are kept to a minimum? The second edition of Positive Learning Environments: Creating and Maintaining Productive Classrooms introduces the key concepts teachers need to know to create and maintain their classroom as a positive learning environment.
It begins by introducing four essential components that are the cornerstones of creating a positive, productive learning environment. These positive practices set readers on the pathway to success and help them establish classrooms that recognise and encourage appropriate behaviours while reducing the probability of inappropriate behaviours.
It then examines in turn each of the four main groups of evidence-based approaches to managing student behaviour: behavioural, cognitive behavioural, psychoeducational and social justice approaches. For each it discusses the theories that inform them, their practical applications for fostering appropriate behaviours and also when and how to use them to proactively intervene, if necessary.
By the end, readers are empowered to select appropriate theories, approaches and strategies and bring these together to develop their individualised classroom management plan: one that suits their own theoretical beliefs, professional philosophy and teaching style.
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What's New
Show More- Enhanced layout and NEW full-colour visual design for improved student navigation of the key issues, theories and concepts covered in this valuable resource for pre-service and graduate teachers
- End of chapter activities that demonstrate a more practical approach by connecting to the 'Starter stories' and 'Stories from the field', and also activities for group debate. These encourage students to consider their own understanding and philosophies and uncover and share understandings in a group
- Expanded coverage of important topics such as open-plan learning spaces, trauma-informed practice, judicious discipline and friendly schools, Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), and recent research in Social Cognitive theory. There are also NEW sections on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Positive Behaviour Engaging Learners (PBEL)
- Important key terms which are marked in bold in the text and a NEW glossary with key term definitions support readers to improve their professional vocabulary
- MindTap for blended learning delivery incorporating readings with video activities, 'Your philosophy for a positive learning environment', flashcards and revision quizzes
Features
Show More- Each chapter begins with a list of learning outcomes that foregrounds what readers are about to learn
- A ‘Starter story’ sets each chapter in a personal context, highlighting the relevance of the material that is about to be explored
- ‘Professional reflection’ activities help students to explore their theoretical beliefs about and preferred approaches to creating and maintaining positive learning environments, leading them towards creating their own philosophy for a positive learning environment
- ‘In Practice’ boxes with NEW discussion questions give practical advice to help put theory into practice
- ‘You be the judge’ boxes challenge learners to take an informed position on theories and real-life classroom dilemmas
Table of Contents
Show More2. Classroom climate
3. Classroom culture
4. Physical environment
5. Instructional practice
6. Behavioural approaches
7. Cognitive behavioural approaches
8. Psychoeducational approaches
9. Social justice approaches
10. Planning for a positive learning environment
