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About the Author |
| Dr. Thomas Phelan is an internationally renowned expert and lecturer on parenting and Attention Deficit Disorder. A registered PhD clinical psychologist, he appears frequently on radio and television and has been engaged in private practice since 1972.
Dr. Phelan received his doctorate from Loyola University in Chicago in 1970. He is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Illinois Psychological Association. The father of an ADD child, he has also served on the boards of directors for ADDA and CHADD, two national organizations for parents of children with ADD.
Dr. Phelan and his wife of 35 years raised two children and experienced first-hand many of the problems he now helps parents tackle. "My goal is to help parents avoid some of the turmoil we experienced, and which I hear about from other parents every day," comments Phelan. "With some basic understanding of what makes children and teenagers tick - and a ton of patience - parenthood can provide some of life's greatest satisfactions." |
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Summary
Many teachers receive little or no formal training in classroom discipline and classroom management. Yet experienced educators will tell you it only takes a few unruly students to ruin a whole year. Based on the best-selling and extremely popular 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12, 1-2-3 Magic for Teachers explains in straightforward language exactly how teachers can establish and maintain reasonable control of their classrooms.
Teachers will learn:
- An extremely simple method for eliminating disruptive behavior
- How to encourage and reinforce courteous classroom behavior and constructive work habits
- How to understand the effects of your personality on your teaching
- How to effectively manage transition times
- Successful methods for handling assemblies, playground, lunchtime, fieldtrips and cleanup
- Why many self-esteem programs are unrealistic and unhelpful
- The 10 things you do not want to know about self-esteem
- How to communicate productively with parents
1-2-3 Magic for Teachers takes the guesswork out of classroom discipline. This enlightening program will provide teachers not only uninterrupted instructional flow, but also with peace of mind.
Reviews
Dr. Phelan presents the material with depth, humor and personal interest...I will recommend it to all my patients.
J.O. Gross, M.D., Hammond Clinic Pediatrics - Munster, IN
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