Better Than Carrots or Sticks: Restorative Practices for Positive Classroom Management
by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, Dominique Smith
Discover restorative practices for effective classroom management that prioritize positive interpersonal skills and relationship building. Learn to set behavior expectations, foster rapport with challenging students, and resolve conflicts through mutual understanding rather than punishment. This approach creates a supportive environment for student growth and learning.
About This Book
Restorative practices offer a positive approach to classroom management by focusing on building interpersonal skills and healthy relationships among students and teachers.
Educators can establish clear procedures and expectations that encourage respectful interactions and personal growth in the learning environment.
The book provides strategies to develop nonconfrontational rapport, even with challenging students, promoting a supportive atmosphere.
Conflict resolution techniques emphasize relationship building and mutual understanding, moving away from blame and retribution toward collaborative solutions.
By implementing these methods, teachers can create a classroom where positive behaviors are nurtured and sustained over time.
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