Learning, Behavior, and Your Classroom

About this book

Cultivate a thriving classroom and reignite a love of teaching. Gain effective strategies to understand student behavioral patterns in relation to brain development. With thoughtful suggestions on how to implement and adapt proposed strategies as needed, K-12 teachers will create and manage a classroom environment that maximizes learning and student engagement, makes students eager to attend class, and causes teachers to feel renewed professionally. K-12 teachers can use this book to: Gain insights into psychological development and its impact on student behavior Cultivate positive classroom environments that nurture learning and independence Develop classroom management plans that set clear expectations for student behavior Establish support networks of students, families, and communities to enhance learning Mitigate the effects of burnout through simple self-care practices and strategies Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Understand Student Behavior and How They Think Chapter 2: Cultivate a Positive Classroom Environment Chapter 3: Communicate Expectations and Establish Boundaries Chapter 4: Provide Additional Support for Students Who Need More Chapter 5: Promote Student Independence and Learning Chapter 6: Support Students by Building Bridges Within the School Community Chapter 7: Practice Self-Care Epilogue References and Resources Index