Hundreds of schools use these amazingly effective strategies for restoring order and civility to today's turbulent classrooms. Now you too can use this philosophy as a foundation for fostering cooperation, problem-solving skills, and mutual respect in children. Imagine, instead of controlling behavior, you can be teaching; instead of confronting apathy, you will enjoy motivated, eager students! Inside, you'll discover how to:

• Create a classroom climate that enhances academic learning
• Use encouragement rather than praise and rewards
• Instill valuable social skills and positive behavior through the use of class meetings
• Understand the motivation behind students' behavior instead of looking for causes
• And much more!