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ArticlesSelf Management
Self-Management is one of the social-emotional areas of learning identified by the Collaboration for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). Self-management refers to the ability of an individual to regulate their emotions and resulting behaviors in ways that society considers acceptable.
Tools for Students Self-Management in the Classroom
Students should be invited into the process of self-managing in the classroom. Here are some tools many teachers have used to empower students to self-manage.
Transforming Education: Self-Management Toolkit
Self-management is a key enabler for all learning (for children and adults!) whether for academic subjects, other content areas, or skills like playing a musical instrument.
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The Caring Teacher's Guide for Discipline: Helping Students Learn Self-Control, Responsibility, and Respect, by Marilyn GootmanEffective discipline goes hand in hand with both proficient teaching and a caring classroom community. This third edition of Marilyn E. Gootman's bestseller shows novice and veteran teachers how to guide student behavior by developing positive, supportive relationships.Gootman's approach to discipline focuses on two essentials: teaching students the skills of appropriate behavior and showing them how to avoid inappropriate behavior. Featuring summaries of key points at the end of each chapter, this revised edition offers a new chapter on establishing a caring classroom community, guidelines on how to handle cyberbullying, and an updated and expanded resource list featuring literature and programs on classroom discipline.The Power of Our Words: Teacher Language That Helps Children Learn, by Paula DentonLearn how teachers can use language—words, tone, and pace—to increase student engagement, build a positive classroom community, and more effectively manage behavior by helping children develop confidence, competence, and self-control. In this warm and thought-provoking guide, Paula Denton offers practical tips, real-life anecdotes, and concrete examples, including specific suggestions about language to adopt and language to avoid.The Classroom of Choice: Giving Students What They Need and Getting What You Want, by Jonathan C. ErwinThis book describes a new classroom management model that aligns itself with what truly motivates human behavior. It's about providing students with what they truly need so that teachers can get more of what they want. The result of implementing this model will both reduce the challenging behaviors that result from student frustration and increase the quality of student learning and performance. -
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