Product Description

This book offers a revolutionary way to reduce irresponsible behavior. People who use the approach find it life-changing.

You will learn how to discipline without stress, raise responsibility, improve relationships, and promote learning.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #442648 in Books
• Published on: 2001-02-01
• Released on: 2001-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 350 pages

From Library Journal
A blending of three subject fieldsDeducation, parenting, and personal growthDthis work is replete with helpful suggestions that show both teachers and parents how to heighten positive thinking in school or at home, give students and other family members the power to choose, and discover productive means of reflection and self-evaluation. For the past seven years, Marshall has been giving seminars on "The Raise Responsibility System," and his solid research, coupled with countless practical examples, makes this a natural and inviting read. His experience in elementary and high schools, counseling, and teacher education, plus his doctoral work in curriculum, counseling, and instruction, serve to deepen the quality of his observations and techniques. Conveniently structured into distinct yet interrelated chapters, the book can be read from start to finish or piecemeal, focusing on particular chapters of concern (e.g., reducing stress, motivating, or promoting learning). The comprehensive bibliography enables the reader to conduct further research. Highly recommended for all teachers (no matter what grade level) as well as parents (regardless of the age of the child), this is an important purchase for public, academic, and school libraries.DLeroy Hommerding, Fort Myers Beach P.L. Dist., FL
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review
"The insights, ideas, and ingenuity provide a clear plan for raising responsible children. Benefits to schools and families are enormous." -- Gene Bedley, National Educator of the Year, Author of Character Lessons for Life

"This book will dramatically improve the quality of your life and make an astounding difference in your relationships with others." -- John Gray, Author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus

"This fascinating, insightful book has very practical suggestions and breathes a sound philosophy and way of thinking that empowers." -- Stephen R. Covey, Ph.D., Author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

From the Publisher
The book is such a vital contribution to staff development of educators that it is carried by the National Association of Elementary School Principals, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National School Boards Association, and Phi Delta Kappa International.

Customer Reviews

Success with the Marvin Marshall Book
I began using Marvin Marshall's "Discipline without Stress" behavior plan even before the book went to press. It completely revolutionized my classroom. Before my eyes students turned from disruptive, uncooperative, discipline problems into caring and cooperative responsible citizens. I am no longer a stressed-out teacher. When other teachers see the results, they ask "what are you doing?", "how do you manage your classroom?" and more often than not, "tell me about the plan."

No More Class Store or Missed Recess
I purchased this book after an extremely challenging year of behavior problems in first grade. As a teacher who had previous success using rewards (giving plastic money that could be redeemed in a class store) and punishment (taking away recess time), this new class had so many problems that nothing seemed to work! During the summer, I read everything on behavior management I could find in preparation for my new third grade class and found this book while searching the web. Needless to say, this past year was the best year of teaching I've had in my short career of five years. Using the daily class meetings--the students' favorite part of the day--to solve problems and asking disruptive students to tell me "their level," I found that most problems went away quickly and students didn't get resentful of me because they had to reflect on how they were acting. Using the agenda for students to write down issues that bothered them was a great way to deal with tattling. I also linked the system with students who would forget homework. Rather than punish them, I would give them the Level 1 Essay to reflect on why they forgot their homework and what they could try so they could remember it. It worked! I also recommend buying "Positive Discipline in the Classroom" (Nelson) as a companion to this book if you want more step-by-step instructions for the classroom meeting. It picks up where Dr. Marshall's book leaves off regarding class meetings, especially on how to introduce it at the beginning of the year. One more thing: parents LOVE this system and will love you for using it!

Workable and practical ways of working with kids
This is one of the best books I have read about relating to kids. As a school psychologist it is a landmark book in making the shift away from using punishment and consequences to a mindset of working with kids in more positive ways to facilitate responsible behavior. I highly recommend this book to parents and educators.