Teaching Problem Students

This uniquely practical resource and text focuses on how teachers and school practitioners can improve the academic skills, attitudes, and coping abilities of students with behavior and adjustment problems. Presented are findings from the Classroom Strategy Study, which identifies widely used classroom management strategies that work--and those that don't work--for addressing a wide range of specific challenges in the elementary and middle grades. Integrating his own research with the relevant developmental and educational psychology literature, Jere Brophy provides detailed guidance for meeting the needs of individual students while maintaining an effective, supportive learning environment for the whole class. Key Features: Includes findings from the Classroom Strategy Study, which provides reliable approaches to managing problem behavior. Contains useful knowledge and strategies for teachers and school practitioners alike. Brophy is one of the field's most frequently cited researchers. Amply illustrated with examples and vignettes.