Setting Limits in the Classroom, Revised: How to Move Beyond the Dance of ...

This book helped me during my third year of teaching. I finally felt like I had a grip on the concept of classroom management because of the new perceptions I acquired. I am now in my 7th year of teaching and still refer to it.

Review: Setting Limits in the Classroom: How to Move Beyond the Dance of Discipline in Today's Classrooms

Some great ideas, good examples of everyday situations and how to deal with them, well-researched, and definitely some things I can use or modify... but some parts of the program seem like the type of ... Read full review

Review: Setting Limits in the Classroom: How to Move Beyond the Dance of Discipline in Today's Classrooms

Although some of his advice seems impractical (send disruptive kids to another teacher's classroom?) this is by far the most helpful classroom management book I've found. He really gives you the ... Read full review

Review: Setting Limits in the Classroom: How to Move Beyond the Dance of Discipline in Today's Classrooms

An amazing book, offering great guidance for teachers at any career point. I have recommended this book to every teacher I know, with the suggestion that even if they can't read the entire book, Preferred Activity Time (PAT) is a sure winner for student motivation. Read full review

Review: Setting Limits in the Classroom: How to Move Beyond the Dance of Discipline in Today's Classrooms

Very helpful...although he makes dealing with "challenging" students sound easier than it really is! Definitely one I will keep on my shelf as a reference book! Read full review

Review: Setting Limits in the Classroom: How to Move Beyond the Dance of Discipline in Today's Classrooms

This was very straight forward and I think it will be helpful. Would like to re-read every few years to make sure I am on the right track. Read full review

Review: Setting Limits in the Classroom: How to Move Beyond the Dance of Discipline in Today's Classrooms

While repetitive at times (once, the author repeated the content of an entire paragraph, almost word-for-word, two pages later), the general gist is a good one. In order to be effective at classroom ... Read full review

Review: Setting Limits in the Classroom: How to Move Beyond the Dance of Discipline in Today's Classrooms

I would recommend this to every educator. I did skip the chapter on his reward system (blarg) and the chapter on implementing a school wide program (n/a). I liked his use of examples throughout the book to clarify and reinforce his points. Read full review

Review: Setting Limits in the Classroom: How to Move Beyond the Dance of Discipline in Today's Classrooms

this book changed my classroom management skills for the better. my relationships with my students improved and so did the behaviors. i now teach in a remote village in rural alaska where i am facing ...

Review: Setting Limits in the Classroom: How to Move Beyond the Dance of Discipline in Today's Classrooms

I read this book back in college before I could really apply any of the methods taught in this book. Time went on and then...poof...I'm in my 4th year of teaching! I re-read this book again before the ... Read full review