When you're facing off-task behavior in the classroom, it helps to have practical, teacher-tested, research-based strategies you can easily implement to address the specific challenge at hand. You'll find a wealth of tools in Classroom Dynamics by Glen Pearsall. Drawing from experience, Pearsall covers a variety of nuanced responses to difficult behaviors, as well as how to strengthen student engagement and maintain positive relationships.

This book is ideal for K–12 teachers looking to:

Benefit from numerous strategies for dealing with and even avoiding off-task behavior

Receive concrete tips to try immediately in classrooms

Survey the best research about student behavior and engagement

Learn how to quickly get to the heart of issues that might be affecting student learning

Understand the reasons behind disruptive behavior to better differentiate strategies for individual students

Contents:
Introduction
Part 1: Practical Strategies for Dealing With Off-Task Behaviors
Chapter 1: Low-Key Interventions
Chapter 2: Giving Explicit Instructions
Chapter 3: Pivoting
Chapter 4: Talking It Out
Chapter 5: Seeking Support
Part 2: Understanding Entrenched Off-Task Behavior
Chapter 6: What Is the Purpose of Off-Task Behavior?
Chapter 7: Tailoring Interventions for Individual Student Needs
Part 3: Avoiding Off-Task Behavior
Chapter 8: Transitions and Procedures
Chapter 9: Establishing Student Engagement
Chapter 10: Enhancing Student Engagement
Conclusion
Appendix: Break Glass in Case of Emergency Learning Games
References and Resources
Index