Teaching With Love and Logic: Taking Control of the Classroom First Edition

This book gives valuable insight into the hearts of children with consequences rooted in a loving relationship with the students. It doesn't encourage a "friendship" but establishing a friendly respectful relationship with the understanding that all choices have consequences in life--true at any age or stage. It's not about feelings, which are fickle and transient. The best consequences for any of us are ones that bear directly on each particular choice.Swift, logical, proportional, choice-related consequences directed toward the good of the other (not retaliation) with love are great motivators and educators.I have successfully riffed on the principles of this book for nearly 20 years. They love and respect me and I love and respect them. Highly recommend.

One negative with the Kindle version is the book relies on "sidebars" and inserted boxes which just don't seem to translate well on the Kindle, although some of that may be that I haven't fully adapted to that format. The content, however is rich and I find myself reading slowly with breaks so I can absorb the information. There is a good balance of theory and practice, and the theory is actually very logical. Some of the ideas are, of course, not new but are presented in a way that makes them interesting.It's a bit interesting that the sub-title is attractive but at the same time might be considered misleading. One of the major points of the book is the importance of "shared control." As one who firmly subscribes to the theory "the only behavior you can control in a classroom is your own," I found much of the material in Teaching With Love & Logic an excellent fit. Just recently after a challenging day I said to a colleague, "You know, sometimes this psychological stuff just doesn't work." One of the strengths of the techniques described in this book is that while they are psychologically sound, they are also logical.I'd heartily recommend this for anyone who teaches... but not that it's not JUST for classroom teachers. With a little imagination and thought, one can see how many of the techniques could apply in parenting and even many adult situations.

The love and logic approach to behavior challenges and dealing with any children is healthy and builds accountability and independence. It place the responsibility on the child and frees the teacher/parent to watch the child learn how to manage behaviors. It can be empowering to both adults and children. This approach offers adult allowed options to the child so they feel they are more in control of their environment. This approach provides guidance for the adult to choose less inflammatory verbiage and for the child to be responsible for chosen actions. It is not a cure all, but provides helpful tools.

Everyone needs to read!!!!!

This is a great philosophy for classroom management that can be employed by any teacher k-12, or even in parenting. That said, it is probably more relevant for teachers of students grades 1-8, since that's where most examples are taken.The goal of the book is to provide an approach to managing behavior that is less stressful for all involved, more successful, and does not harm the teacher-student relationship. The basic philosophy is that students need guidance in order to identify their own problematic behavior, and when provided with this guidance they learn to participate in solving their own problems.Each chapter of the book introduces a guiding principle, which is explained and then backed up with examples and dialogues between student and teacher.My only criticism is that there is a lack of examples involving older (grades 9-12) students.

The advice in this book is great for veteran teachers looking for a shift in the way they interact with students. I find some of his remarks about calling the student "pal" might not fit all situations. I really like the idea of putting more of the challenge of the student situation in the students' hands with the burden of the bad guy being lifted from the administrator or teacher. The behavior being the bad guy, enables everyone to win. I like the idea of also putting more time into the situation where both parties can be more free to make choices with consequences where more logic can be involved through think-time and problem solving, rather than in the heat of the moment. This system requires you to be a step ahead of the student at all times, and with practice, can become a great tool for helping students learn. As a person going to a school that embraces this philosophy, I am excited about the ideas presented in this book and will continue to use it as a reference in my career.

This is a wonderful resource for teachers, not only of elementary school, but even for higher education. All too often I hear teachers say they worried all night about a particular student's lack of performance or behavior problems. This book promotes the philosophy that we should find ways to have the student experience the consequences of his or her academic or behavioral issues. But it also helps us understand that the best way to help students overcome issues with study habits, motivation, or behavior is to treat them with great love. Students won't change for somebody they sense doesn't like them or perhaps just doesn't care one way or the other about them. But when they sense that you as a teacher truly love them and are acting in ways to help them, they will be open to your appropriate disciplinary actions. Discipline means to teach. It does not mean to punish or hurt. This book really helps with our efforts to have the right attitude and posture, and to select disciplinary actions that will actually help the student improve. I recommend it to all my colleagues.

The media could not be loaded. I tabbed a ton of spots that I want to come back to. I was interesting to read about techniques I already use and to understand why they work. I think teachers of any age would be able to take something from this book.