Teaching Class Clowns (And What They Can Teach Us)

Häftad, Engelska, 20060-3 år

AvWilliam W. Purkey,William Watson Purkey

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"A challenging opportunity for the teacher to capitalize on this all-too-often overlooked student."
—Donald W. Russell, Professor Emeritus and Acting Dean
School of Education, University of North Carolina, Greensboro

"Offers much needed fresh air and insightful messages."
—John J. Schmidt, Professor of Counselor Education
East Carolina University

"For a class clown, reading this book was like looking into a mirror. But I looked, sounded, and seemed smarter in Purkey's mirror."
—Tim Cusack, Speaker, Trainer, Actor

Leverage the unique humor of class clowns to improve classroom management and student motivation!

This first-of-its-kind resource shows teachers, administrators, and counselors how to teach these unique yet at-risk learners while also leveraging their blend of humor and intelligence to inject joy and enthusiasm into the classroom. Written by a veteran educator (and self-described class clown), this concise guide combines laugh-out-loud writing with the author's field-tested expertise to help educators:

Identify the four "signature" tendencies of class clowns
Employ practical classroom strategies to keep instruction moving
Prevent class clowns from acting out by understanding how to teach them

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2006-05-23
Mått152 x 228 x 17 mm
Vikt230 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Läsålder0-3 år
Antal sidor152
Upplaga1
FörlagSAGE Publications
ISBN9781412937252

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Foreword by Sally ButzinPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the Author1. Appreciating Class ClownsIntroductionThe Case for Class ClownsHaving Fun as a Teaching StrategyBreeding Ground for Professional ComediansWho Is a Class Clown?The Value of CheerfulnessEncore2. Understanding Class Clowns.Humor Brain DrainFriendly Clowns and Hostile ClownsFriendly ClownsHostile ClownsClass Clown RelationshipsThe Art of ClowningTribulations of Class ClownsSignature Tendencies of Class ClownsEncore3. InvestingThe Value of InvestingHow to Teach Class Clowns Through InvestingShare ResponsibilitiesForm TriadsSpotlight TalentModify the Grading SystemEncourage Special Interest GroupsWhat Class Clowns Can Teach Us About InvestingAny Attempt Is a VictoryIf it’s Worth Doing, It’s Worth Doing PoorlyBe a Rubber BallEncore4. AssertingThe Value of AssertingHow to Teach Class Clowns Through AssertingBe Positive With DirectivesUse No-Cut ContractsPromote CivilityInvolve Clowns in DecisionsWhat Class Clowns Can Teach Us About AssertingKeep a Sense of HumorDon’t Take Yourself Too SeriouslyChallenge AuthorityPromote Democratic ValuesEncore5. RelatingThe Value of RelatingHow to Teach Class Clowns Through RelatingUse Inclusive PronounsBrighten the ClassroomBuild Class SpiritConduct Field StudiesPlay That Funky MusicWhat Class Clowns Can Teach Us About RelatingSavor Every MomentEnjoy LifeFight FairEncore6. CopingThe Value of CopingHow to Teach Class Clowns Through CopingKeep the Volcano From EruptingListen to the IceFollow the Six C’sWhat Class Clowns Can Teach Us About CopingCapitalize on Bad MomentsCount on SerendipityFind Humor in FrustrationsBe Suspicious of HearsayConclusionA Final EncoreBibliographyIndex