Classroom Management

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Describes strategies for encouraging constructivist learning and citizenship skills by providing opportunities for students to build community in the classroom. Stresses that classroom management relates the teacher's ability to plan appropriately, arrange the classroom environment, monitor student progress, and anticipate problems. Various teaching models are demonstrated by classroom vignettes. Appendices provide information on student learning centers and on preparing for or preparing to be a substitute teacher. Includes case study problems and reflection questions. The author is affiliated with the University of Southern California. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)