Creating responsible learners : the role of a positive classroom environment / Dale Scott Ridley and Bill Walther.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ridley, Dale Scott, author.

Contributor:

Walther, Bill.

Series:

Psychology in the classroom

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Classroom management--United States.

Classroom management.

Self-control--Study and teaching (Secondary).

Self-control.

United States.

Classroom environment--United States.

Classroom environment.

Self-control--Study and teaching (Secondary)--United States--Case studies.

Teaching--organization & administration.

Medical Subjects:

Teaching--organization & administration.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Edition:

First edition.

Other Title:

APA PsycBOOKS.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [1995]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Summary:

In this book, [the authors share] practical, research-based ideas on how to create a more positive and meaningful environment for learning as well as ideas for teaching students to be more responsible. /// There are 2 broad and related themes that serve as the foundation for the suggestions in this book. First, teachers can create meaningful and positive classroom learning environments by using teaching strategies that meet students' basic affective/motivation needs. Second, teachers can create more responsible students by using student-directed form of discipline that teaches them how to make better choices. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved)

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 113-120).

Electronic reproduction. Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, 1996. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreement. s1996 dcunns.

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.