{"product_id":"transformative-classroom-management-by-john-shindler-9780470448434","title":"Transformative Classroom Management","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTransformative Classroom Management\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural condition of any classroom is harmonious, satisfying, and productive. So why do so many teachers struggle with problems of apathy, hostility, anxiety, inefficiency, and resistance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this groundbreaking book, education expert John Shindler presents a powerful model, Transformative Classroom Management (TCM), that can be implemented by any teacher to restore the natural positive feelings in his or her classroom—the love of learning, collaboration, inspiration, and giving—and create a productive learning environment in which all students can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike other classroom management systems that view problems as something to be “handled,” TCM offers suggestions for creating optimal conditions for learning, performance, motivation, and growth. This practical book shows teachers how to abandon ineffective short-term gimmicks, bribes, and punishments and adopt the proven management practices and new habits of mind that will transform their classrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eTransformative Classroom Management\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTransformative Classroom Management\u003c\/em\u003e is a practical resource that explains the how and why of classroom management for novice and veteran teachers. Dr. Shindler recognizes the importance of preserving the teacher’s sanity while ensuring the student’s development of a personal sense of responsibility and a positive self-esteem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Eileen Matus,\u003c\/strong\u003e principal, South Toms River Elementary School, New Jersey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI have read many other management books by other authors, but \u003cem\u003eTransformative Classroom Management\u003c\/em\u003e has been the best so far at demystifying the invisible forces in the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Will McElroy,\u003c\/strong\u003e 4th grade teacher, Los Angeles United School District\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book was an invaluable tool for me during my student teaching. It served as a reference book that I found myself continually drawn to while struggling to find ways to effectively manage 29 first graders. The ideas, concepts, and suggestions in the book were so innovative and helpful that even my Master Teacher found herself implementing some of the ideas! A must-have for all student teachers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Carol Gillon,\u003c\/strong\u003e student teacher, Seattle University\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInsightful and thoroughly researched, \u003cem\u003eTransformative Classroom Management\u003c\/em\u003e is an invaluable tool to help teachers, newbies, and veterans alike, develop fully functional and engaged learning communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Lisa Gamache Rodriguez,\u003c\/strong\u003e teacher, Los Angeles Unified School District\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461714591980,"sku":"9780470448434","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780470448434-transformative-classroom-management.jpg?v=1774975727","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/transformative-classroom-management-by-john-shindler-9780470448434","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}