Product Description
by David A. Sousa (Author)
"This is a timely topic with workable solutions that enables students to learn in today′s classrooms. A must-read for educators working with diverse populations."
--Carolyn Chapman, Educational Consultant
Creative Learning Connection, Inc.
"This winning book presents clearly outlined brain research as it applies to proactively managing classroom discipline issues. A must-have for teachers who prefer to not only teach, but effectively reach every student too!"
--Toby J. Karten, Graduate Instructor
College of New Jersey, Gratz College
Use research-based strategies to improve behavior in the K-12 classroom!
Combining theory and practice, best-selling author David A. Sousa helps educators understand what is happening in the brains of students with behavior problems and offers practical, effective intervention strategies compatible with current findings in neuroscience.
In easy-to-understand language, the author presents current information on brain development and function and highlights factors that affect social and emotional decision making and negative behaviors like impulsivity, defiance, and violence. Comprehensive yet concise, this guide for K-12 teachers and counselors provides methods for teaching self-control and fostering positive relationships with troubled students and provides case studies that match effective strategies with specific behaviors. Educators will find answers to critical questions such as:
- How does the rate of brain development explain the erratic behavior of adolescents?
- What type of data collection can help teachers manage misbehavior?
- Can peer influence help curb misbehavior rather than encourage it?
- Why are boys more likely to misbehave than girls and what can teachers do about it?
- How do school and classroom climates affect student behavior?
This invaluable handbook also features reproducible forms, worksheets, checklists, additional references, and an expanded list of primary research sources to help teachers understand and apply research-based principles for classroom and behavior management.
Author Biography
David A. Sousa, Ed.D., is an international educational consultant and author. He has presented at national conventions of educational organizations and has conducted workshops on brain research and science education in hundreds of school districts and at colleges and universities across the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Dr. Sousa has a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Massachusetts State College at Bridgewater, a master of arts in teaching degree in science from Harvard University, and a doctorate from Rutgers University. He has taught high school science, served as a K-12 director of science, and was superintendent of the New Providence, New Jersey, public schools. He has been an adjunct professor of education at Seton Hall University, and a visiting lecturer at Rutgers University. He was president of the National Staff Development Council in 1992.Dr. Sousa has edited science books and published numerous books and articles in leading educational journals. He has received awards from professional associations and school districts for his commitment and contributions to research, staff development, and science education. He is a member of the Cognitive Neuroscience Society, and he has appeared on the NBC Today show and on National Public Radio to discuss his work with schools using brain research.
