R&L Education
Pages: 128
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Trim: 6 x 9
978-1-57886-989-3 • Hardback • January 2009 • $99.00 • (£76.00)
978-1-57886-990-9 • Paperback • January 2009 • $40.00 • (£30.00)
978-1-57886-991-6 • eBook • January 2009 • $38.00 • (£30.00)
L. K. Masao received a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education from the College of Charleston and a Masters of Education from the George Washington University Graduate School of Education and Human Development. She has taught in Northern Virginia for Alexandria City Public Schools at a traditional academy.
Chapter 1 Introduction
Part 2 Organization
Chapter 3 The Physical Organization of the Classroom
Chapter 4 Student Organization
Chapter 5 Teacher Organization
Chapter 6 Lesson Plans and Units
Part 7 Routines, Rules, and Reinforcement
Chapter 8 Routines
Chapter 9 Rules
Chapter 10 Reinforcement
Part 11 Behavior Management Systems
Chapter 12 Creating Behavior Management Systems
Chapter 13 Individual Plans and Group Plans
Chapter 14 The Universal Behavior Plan
With all the theories swirling about in the field of education, this book's realistic view of the teaching profession and its ever-increasing demands offers a breath of fresh air. No More Theories Please! is a must-read for every first-year teacher. Masao not only provides practical everyday strategies to help the novice teacher survive the first year but also presents tips for the veteran teacher. What keen insight!
— Deborah Turner Ellis, National Board Certified Teacher at Mary Williams Elementary in Virginia
While reading No More Theories Please, I was struck by how different my first year of teaching may have been had this book come my way. This text provides specific, thorough, and usable practices for all teachers. In the world of ever-changing educational theories, Masao gives teachers a guide for day-to-day management of an elementary classroom. It is a must-read for every new teacher!
— Karrie P. Kay, Reading Specialist at Lyles Crouch Traditional Academy
No More Theories Please is superb. Masao has written a book that gives easy to follow instructions for new and experienced teachers. She has written the teacher's Bible. Masao is a teacher who understands the challenges in the classroom and provides the skills needed to be successful.
— T.R. Gross, third grade teacher at Lyles Crouch Traditional Academy