Disruptive behavior, power struggles, lack of motivation, attention deficit disorder—at times the list of obstacles to teaching seems endless. That's why thousands of teachers and child-care providers have turned to the solutions in <i>Setting Limits in the Classroom</i>. This fully updated and expanded third edition offers the most up-to-date alternatives to punishment and permissiveness—moving beyond traditional methods that wear you down and get you nowhere.<br><br>Topics include:<br>• Eliminating power struggles and handling disruptions quickly<br>• Establishing an effective environment for learning<br>• Using natural and logical consequences to support your rules<br>• Conducting proactive, focused parent conferences<br>• New research and techniques for supporting special-needs children<br><br>With its new focus on younger students and special tools for handling “strong-willed” <br>children, this edition offers schoolteachers the tools they need to gain control of their classrooms—respectfully and effectively.