Keep CALM and Teach: Empowering K-12 Learners With Positive Classroom Management Routines / Edition 1

by Victoria S. Lentfer

Overview

Get to know the CALM method—an actionable, clear, and easy to remember framework for redirecting student behavior in the classroom. CALM stands for Communication, Accountability, Leadership, and Motivation. Whether you’re new to teaching, working with at-risk students, or you’ve been working in the profession for years but want a fresh approach, this book will provide you with

• Strategies to inspire a CALM classroom
• Positive ways to redirect inappropriate behavior
• Practical scripts to answer the question "What do I say when _______ happens? "
• Step-by-step guides, checklists, and templates for ensuring a productive, engaging classroom community

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781506397764
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	10/05/2018
Series:	Corwin Teaching Essentials
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Dr. Victoria Lentfer is an education instructor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She teaches classroom management and middle level courses. She is an educational consultant and founder of the CALM Classroom Management Program, which is a comprehensive behavior management and teacher leader program that provides communication models to guide teachers and students to an inclusive and productive classroom. She has more than 20 years of experience of providing instructional support and teaching at both the middle and high school urban districts, and extensive work with incarcerated youth. Victoria has also been a Trailblazer Leader and keynote speaker for the Association of Middle Level Education (AMLE).

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Chapter 1: The CALM Management Program
How I Got From There to Here
Teach Content and Behavior
CALM Management
Communication
Accountability
Leadership
Motivation
Proactive Measures
Positive Reinforcements
Pacing
Learning Goals
Behavior Goals
Summary
Reflection Questions
Quick Wins
Part I: CALM Communication
Chapter 2: Positive Behavior Expectations
Explicit Expectations Lead to Positive Results
In the Research
Beginning the CALM Classroom Process
Bullying
Special Situations
Summary
Reflection Questions
Quick Wins
Chapter 3: Redirect Behavior Model
Redirect Behavior Model Defined
Empower Students
Framework of the Redirect Behavior Model
Implementing the Phases of the Redirect Behavior Model
Phase I: Explain Student Behavior Expectations
Phase I: Noncompliance—What to Do if a Student Does Not Accept the Redirection
Phase II: Encourage Student Ownership
Phase III: Problem-Solve With the Noncompliant Student
Delivering the Redirect Behavior Model
Say It and Move On
Make It Conversational
Be Prepared for Students to Feel Uncomfortable
Remain Calm
Redirect Behavior Model for Instruction
Summary
Reflection Questions
Quick Wins
Chapter 4: Voice-Movement-Task Model
Voice-Movement-Task Model Defined
Research
When to Use
Voice
Movement
Materials
Task
Summary
Reflection Questions
Quick Wins
Part II: CALM Accountability
Chapter 5: Accountability—Collaborative Work Groups
Think Beyond the Four Walls . . .
Small-Group Interaction Model
Prior to Activity (Standard Procedures for All Activities)
Peer Feedback
How to Teach Students to Provide Academic Feedback
Positive Behavior Expectations for Feedback
Role-Play Scenarios
Summary
Reflection Questions
Quick Wins
Chapter 6: Accountability—Conversations, Consequences, and Follow Through
Student Choices
Consequences to Promote Growth
Conversations to Promote Growth
Relying on Positive Consequences May Require a Change in Mindset
Positive Consequences
Consequences That Address Negative Behavior
Inappropriate Responses to Negative Behavior
Consequence Progression
Follow Through
Summary
Reflection Questions
Quick Wins
Part III: CALM Leadership
Chapter 7: Teacher as a Leader
Five Effective Practices for a Teacher Leader
Reflective Practice
Communication
Teacher Presence
Positive Mindset
Instruction
Summary
Reflection Questions
Quick Wins
Chapter 8: Student as a Leader
The Student Communication Model
Community Council
Purpose of the Community Council
Appointing the Council Leader
When the Council Convenes
Community Council Whole-Class Meeting Protocol
Teacher Role
Incentive
Summary
Reflection Questions
Quick Wins
Part IV: CALM Motivation
Chapter 9: Motivation Plan
Motivation Plan—Whole Class
Disengaged Student—Work for Wins
Disengaged Student—Mentor Tutoring
Summary
Reflection Questions
Quick Wins
Chapter 10: Final Thoughts
Key Takeaways
One Last Collaborative Group Activity
Where Do We Go From Here?
References
Index

Editorial Reviews

CALM management is a simple, yet effective way for teachers to establish a positive learning environment. Teachers are able to establish a respectful classroom by using the proactive methods in the CALM management program. This step-by-step approach empowers students through choices and accountability. This a must read for new teachers!

Jim Sutfin

Filled with actionable and adaptable strategies for all grade levels, this text is a comprehensive guide for establishing a classroom environment where all students can thrive. “A valuable and explicit resource for teachers new to the profession; as well as, career educators wishing to reset their classroom management process and procedures.

Melissa Chalupnik

If I had this book my first year of teaching, I would have floundered less and my students would have learned more! Dr. Lentfer does a thorough job of breaking down classroom management. The book is full of concrete examples for elementary, middle school, and high school teachers, thoroughly explaining the steps to establishing the learning environment that typically takes teachers years to achieve.

Tony Vincent

As an ESL teacher educator, I am grateful that Dr. Lentfer’s CALM Management Program addresses the needs of diverse learners. With its strong focus on building relationships, the CALM Management strategies will empower teacher candidates, experienced teachers, teacher educators, and most importantly students of all ages, languages, and cultural backgrounds.

Dr. Sandra Rodriguez-Arroyo

Dr. Lentfer’s CALM Management Program is the answer to every teacher’s biggest wish; to have a classroom environment where every single student can experience success. She provides simple, clear, and proven techniques for classroom management, with examples from real classrooms, at every level of schooling. Every teacher needs a copy of this book, new and veteran alike!

Dr. Ferial Pearson

This book would be a great supplemental resource for my student teachers in their field assignments. Teacher candidates identify classroom management as one of the most difficult tasks to undertake. I will recommend this book to my student teachers as a way to positively look at classroom management and tackling student behavior issues.”

Natalie Young

This is a great how-to book that provides excellent strategies and tools to create a smooth functioning classroom leading to increased instructional time and student learning. For the novice teacher, it offers many procedures that can be easily implemented into a classroom management framework. For the experienced teacher, it provides ideas that can be applied, adapted, and integrated into their existing classroom management model. This is a valuable resource for all teachers in Pre K- 12 school settings.

Dr. Janice Garnett

Vicki has outlined a logical roadmap to not only address behavior, but change the narrative regarding classroom management to reflect a shift in mindset that replaces irrational responses with positive choices that are effective in keeping the focus on student learning.

Marlena Gross-Taylor

CALM Classroom Management is critical to teaching success. The author has ‘been there, done that’ when it comes to learning from mistakes, digging into the research, engaging in reflection and becoming a continuous learner in the area of classroom management. This book applies a practical, no-nonsense and experience based approach which includes research-based case-studies and activities to help teachers and administrators be successful.

Nancy A. Edick

This is one of the best classroom management books that I have read. The CALM management tools will help all educators at any stages of their careers. The activities, real-world examples, and reflection questions made the content interactive and meaningful. This book is an invaluable resource for teachers at all levels of their careers!”

Susan M. Swearer

Everyone is seeking the one answer regarding classroom management, the truth is, there is no one perfect answer. However, staying CALM, building relationships, using humor, and setting realistic expectations can help you as an educator. This book explores how critical it is to be proactive and thoughtful in your classroom management. Next time things get so crazy in your classroom that you want to set your hair on fire- remember stay calm, wigs are expensive!

Jack Berckemeyer

Dr. Lentfer's book on classroom management reaches a broad audience. Her philosophy of CALM (Communication, Accountability, Leadership and Motivation) allows educators to see and relate practical strategies teachers can implement tomorrow.”

Kim Campbell

"Victoria Lentfer is the 21st century Madeline Hunter! Dr. Lentfer's CALM approach makes so much sense. This book should be required reading for all first year teachers who often struggle with classroom management. Finally a step-by-step approach that helps to diffuse classroom disruptions while allowing teachers to teach and students to learn. Classrooms can become kind and caring learning environments that have high expectations and respect all students."

Pamela J. Cohn