Hands-on, Practical Guidance for Educators
From math,
literacy, equity, multilingual learners, and SEL, to assessment, school counseling,
and education leadership, our books are research-based and authored by experts
on topics most relevant to what educators are facing today.
Keep CALM and Teach
Whether you’re new to teaching, working with at-risk students, or simply looking for new strategies, the CALM method provides an actionable framework for redirecting student behavior.
- Grade Level: PreK-12
- ISBN: 9781506397764
- Published By: Corwin
- Series: Corwin Teaching Essentials
- Year: 2018
- Page Count: 240
- Publication date: September 21, 2018
Review Copies
Review copies may be requested by individuals planning to purchase 10 or more copies for a team or considering a book for adoption in a higher ed course. To request a review copy, contact sales@corwin.com.
Description
What do you say when . . .
More than ever before, students are coming to school with social, emotional, and behavioral issues that could have a negative impact on their learning. What’s more, the pressure on teachers for their students to perform well on high-stakes testing can take the focus away from addressing behavioral issues. Luckily, there’s a practical solution for managing behavior in the classroom. Get to know the CALM method—an actionable, clear, and easy to remember framework for redirecting student behavior.
CALM stands for Communication, Accountability, Leadership, and Motivation. It is an inclusive approach to behavior focused on building relationships, community, behavior skills, and academic achievement. The CALM framework provides teachers with successful behavior strategies that will create a comfortable, safe, respectful, and encouraging learning environment for students and teachers alike. Whether you’re new to teaching, working with at-risk students, or you’ve been working in the profession for years but want a fresh approach, this book will provide you with
- Strategies to inspire a CALM classroom
- Positive ways to redirect inappropriate behavior
- Practical scripts to answer the question "What do I say when _______ happens?"
- Step-by-step guides, checklists, and templates for ensuring a productive, engaging classroom community
Developing classroom management skills and techniques that work can be extremely challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. Keep CALM with proactive strategies for creating a culture of respect, accountability, and a strong sense of community!
Key features
- Strategies to inspire a CALM classroom
- Positive ways to redirect inappropriate behavior
- Practical scripts to answer the question: "What do I say when _______ happens?"
- Practical guides, checklists, and templates for ensuring a productive, engaging classroom community
Author(s)
Victoria Lentfer
Dr. Victoria Lentfer is an education instructor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She teaches classroom management and middle level courses. She is an educational consultant and founder of the CALM Classroom Management Program, which is a comprehensive behavior management and teacher leader program that provides communication models to guide teachers and students to an inclusive and productive classroom. She has more than 20 years of experience of providing instructional support and teaching at both the middle and high school urban districts, and extensive work with incarcerated youth. Victoria has also been a Trailblazer Leader and keynote speaker for the Association of Middle Level Education (AMLE).
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Chapter 1: The CALM Management Program
How I Got From There to Here
Teach Content and Behavior
CALM Management
Communication
Accountability
Leadership
Motivation
Proactive Measures
Positive Reinforcements
Pacing
Learning Goals
Behavior Goals
Summary
Reflection Questions
Quick Wins
Part I: CALM Communication
Chapter 2: Positive Behavior Expectations
Explicit Expectations Lead to Positive Results
In the Research
Beginning the CALM Classroom Process
Bullying
Special Situations
Summary
Reflection Questions
Quick Wins
Chapter 3: Redirect Behavior Model
Redirect Behavior Model Defined
Empower Students
Framework of the Redirect Behavior Model
Implementing the Phases of the Redirect Behavior Model
Phase I: Explain Student Behavior Expectations
Phase I: Noncompliance—What to Do if a Student Does Not Accept the Redirection
Phase II: Encourage Student Ownership
Phase III: Problem-Solve With the Noncompliant Student
Delivering the Redirect Behavior Model
Say It and Move On
Make It Conversational
Be Prepared for Students to Feel Uncomfortable
Remain Calm
Redirect Behavior Model for Instruction
Summary
Reflection Questions
Quick Wins
Chapter 4: Voice-Movement-Task Model
Voice-Movement-Task Model Defined
Research
When to Use
Voice
Movement
Materials
Task
Summary
Reflection Questions
Quick Wins
Part II: CALM Accountability
Chapter 5: Accountability—Collaborative Work Groups
Think Beyond the Four Walls . . .
Small-Group Interaction Model
Prior to Activity (Standard Procedures for All Activities)
Peer Feedback
How to Teach Students to Provide Academic Feedback
Positive Behavior Expectations for Feedback
Role-Play Scenarios
Summary
Reflection Questions
Quick Wins
Chapter 6: Accountability—Conversations, Consequences, and Follow Through
Student Choices
Consequences to Promote Growth
Conversations to Promote Growth
Relying on Positive Consequences May Require a Change in Mindset
Positive Consequences
Consequences That Address Negative Behavior
Inappropriate Responses to Negative Behavior
Consequence Progression
Follow Through
Summary
Reflection Questions
Quick Wins
Part III: CALM Leadership
Chapter 7: Teacher as a Leader
Five Effective Practices for a Teacher Leader
Reflective Practice
Communication
Teacher Presence
Positive Mindset
Instruction
Summary
Reflection Questions
Quick Wins
Chapter 8: Student as a Leader
The Student Communication Model
Community Council
Purpose of the Community Council
Appointing the Council Leader
When the Council Convenes
Community Council Whole-Class Meeting Protocol
Teacher Role
Incentive
Summary
Reflection Questions
Quick Wins
Part IV: CALM Motivation
Chapter 9: Motivation Plan
Motivation Plan—Whole Class
Disengaged Student—Work for Wins
Disengaged Student—Mentor Tutoring
Summary
Reflection Questions
Quick Wins
Chapter 10: Final Thoughts
Key Takeaways
One Last Collaborative Group Activity
Where Do We Go From Here?
References
Index
Reviews
"Victoria Lentfer is the 21st century Madeline Hunter! Dr. Lentfer's CALM approach makes so much sense. This book should be required reading for all first year teachers who often struggle with classroom management. Finally a step-by-step approach that helps to diffuse classroom disruptions while allowing teachers to teach and students to learn. Classrooms can become kind and caring learning environments that have high expectations and respect all students."Pamela J. Cohn, Executive Director Secondary School Support & Supervision
Omaha Public Schools
“CALM Classroom Management is critical to teaching success. The author has ‘been there, done that’ when it comes to learning from mistakes, digging into the research, engaging in reflection and becoming a continuous learner in the area of classroom management. This book applies a practical, no-nonsense and experience based approach which includes research-based case-studies and activities to help teachers and administrators be successful.”Nancy A. Edick, Lois G. Roskens Dean, College of Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha
?
“Dr. Lentfer's book on classroom management reaches a broad audience. Her philosophy of CALM (Communication, Accountability, Leadership and Motivation) allows educators to see and relate practical strategies teachers can implement tomorrow.”Kim Campbell, Proud Middle School Teacher/AMLE Consultant/SOAR Coordinator/Dean of Students
?
Hopkins School District
“CALM management is a simple, yet effective way for teachers to establish a positive learning environment. Teachers are able to establish a respectful classroom by using the proactive methods in the CALM management program. This step-by-step approach empowers students through choices and accountability. This a must read for new teachers!”Jim Sutfin, Ed.D, Superintendent
Millard Public Schools
“Dr. Lentfer’s CALM Management Program is the answer to every teacher’s biggest wish; to have a classroom environment where every single student can experience success. She provides simple, clear, and proven techniques for classroom management, with examples from real classrooms, at every level of schooling. Every teacher needs a copy of this book, new and veteran alike!”Dr. Ferial Pearson, College of Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha
“Everyone is seeking the one answer regarding classroom management, the truth is, there is no one perfect answer. However, staying CALM, building relationships, using humor, and setting realistic expectations can help you as an educator. This book explores how critical it is to be proactive and thoughtful in your classroom management. Next time things get so crazy in your classroom that you want to set your hair on fire- remember stay calm, wigs are expensive!”Jack Berckemeyer, Presenter and Author of Taming of the Team
Berkemeyer Consulting Group
“Filled with actionable and adaptable strategies for all grade levels, this text is a comprehensive guide for establishing a classroom environment where all students can thrive. ?A valuable and explicit resource for teachers new to the profession; as well as, career educators wishing to reset their classroom management process and procedures.”Melissa Chalupnik, Director of Professional Learning
Council Bluffs Community School
“This is a great how-to book that provides excellent strategies and tools to create a smooth functioning classroom leading to increased instructional time and student learning. For the novice teacher, it offers many procedures that can be easily implemented into a classroom management framework. For the experienced teacher, it provides ideas that can be applied, adapted, and integrated into their existing classroom management model. This is a valuable resource for all teachers in PreK- 12 school settings.”Dr. Janice Garnett, University of Nebraska Omaha, Assistant Professor
Assistant Superintendent Emeritus, Omaha Public Schools
“Vicki has outlined a logical roadmap to not only address behavior, but change the narrative regarding classroom management to reflect a shift in mindset that replaces irrational responses with positive choices that are effective in keeping the focus on student learning.”Marlena Gross-Taylor, Founder of #EduGladiators
District EdLeader for Maury County Schools, Tennessee
“If I had this book my first year of teaching, I would have floundered less and my students would have learned more! Dr. Lentfer does a thorough job of breaking down classroom management. The book is full of concrete examples for elementary, middle school, and high school teachers, thoroughly explaining the steps to establishing the learning environment that typically takes teachers years to achieve.”Tony Vincent
LearninginHand.com
“As an ESL teacher educator, I am grateful that Dr. Lentfer’s CALM Management Program addresses the needs of diverse learners. With its strong focus on building relationships, the CALM Management strategies will empower teacher candidates, experienced teachers, teacher educators, and most importantly students of all ages, languages, and cultural backgrounds.”Dr. Sandra Rodriguez-Arroyo, Associate Professor of Education, ESL/Bilingual Education and Literacy
University of Nebraska at Omaha
“This is one of the best classroom management books that I have read. The CALM management tools will help all educators at any stages of their careers. The activities, real-world examples, and reflection questions made the content interactive and meaningful. This book is an invaluable resource for teachers at all levels of their careers!”
Susan M. Swearer, PhD, Willa Cather Professor of Educational Psychology“This is one of the best classroom management books that I have read. The CALM management tools will help all educators at any stages of their careers. The activities, real-world examples, and reflection questions made the content interactive and meaningful. This book is an invaluable resource for teachers at all levels of their careers!”
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
“This book would be a great supplemental resource for my student teachers in their field assignments. Teacher candidates identify classroom management as one of the most difficult tasks to undertake. I will recommend this book to my student teachers as a way to positively look at classroom management and tackling student behavior issues.”
Natalie Young, Ed. D.“This book would be a great supplemental resource for my student teachers in their field assignments. Teacher candidates identify classroom management as one of the most difficult tasks to undertake. I will recommend this book to my student teachers as a way to positively look at classroom management and tackling student behavior issues.”
Professor at Northern Illinois University
Other Titles in: Classroom Management & Student Behavior | Student Behavior | Student Engagement & Motivation
Review Copies
Review copies may be requested by individuals planning to purchase 10 or more copies for a team or considering a book for adoption in a higher ed course. To request a review copy, contact sales@corwin.com.