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Title: Meaningful Classroom Management: Adapting Your Teaching to Build Culture and Community
Language: English
Authors: Sheldon L. Eakins, ASCD
Source: ASCD. 2025.
Availability: ASCD. 1703 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311-1714. Tel: 800-933-2723; Tel: 703-578-9600; Fax: 703-575-5400; Web site: http://www.ascd.org
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 198
Publication Date: 2025
Intended Audience: Teachers
Document Type: Book
Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Educational Strategies, Teaching Methods, Norms, School Culture, Group Activities, Classroom Environment, Classroom Observation Techniques, Student Projects, Active Learning, Story Telling, Gamification, Cooperative Learning, Peer Evaluation, Empathy, Inclusion
ISBN: 978-1-4166-3402-7
Abstract: In this insightful and practical book, educator Sheldon L. Eakins sheds light on a pressing but often overlooked challenge in today's education system: the cultural disconnect between classroom norms and the diverse backgrounds of students. With a blend of analysis and hands-on teaching strategies, Eakins deftly explores the intersection of classroom management and students' cultures. "Meaningful Classroom Management" will help teachers to: (1) reflect on classroom dynamics and find ways to balance individual work with group activities; (2) rethink classroom management as the process of building a supportive community rather than enforcing rules and compliance; (3) master classroom observation with a practical and useful framework; (4) incorporate specific teaching techniques such as project-based learning, storytelling, and gamification to make your classroom a more collaborative and engaging space; (5) boost learning with peer assessments that reinforce collaboration and community; and (6) build relationships through empathy. The ultimate goal is "adaptive teaching," where educators create learning spaces that support all students, appreciate their perspectives, and allow them to thrive. Packed with real-world examples, practical tools, and reflective prompts, "Meaningful Classroom Management" provides the boost educators need to create inclusive classrooms that value every student.
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