Responsibility in the Classroom: A Teacher's Guide to Understanding and Motivating Students (Raising Kids Who Can Series)

Responsibility in the Classroom: A Teacher's Guide to Understanding and Motivating Students (Raising Kids Who Can Series) by Bettner, Betty Lou. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780962484100.

In Responsibility in the Classroom Amy Lew and Betty Lou Bettner present a theoretical construct and practical, accessible strategies and suggestions for developing caring, respectful relationships between teachers and students and among students, and a cooperative classroom community. They provide a framework to help teachers understand childrens behavior and develop strategies for achieving the Crucial Cs: feeling connected, capable, knowing that you count, and developing courageTheir approach is an optimistic oneDeveloping the Crucial Cs becomes a guiding principle in creating a sense of community in the classroom. -Pamela Seigle, Director, Reach Out to Schools, Social Competency Program, The Stone Center at Wellesley College.