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Summary: America and Classroom Logic
Review: America has always been the largest of classrooms. Experiments come and go, as do sucess and hardships. But one thing stays central to survival: better days ahead, and resources that work. Any of the leadership America chooses who drifts from these basic premises will inevitably have a difficult time sellng the idea of America, to citizens or foreigners alike. Immigration politics that ignore the priorities of American families and gravitate toward speculative profits that dump American families into the ocean of oblivion are never worth the powder to blow them to hell since the cool light of scrutiny can reveal their flaws with effective leadership. Cowards are never leaders, and persons who disrespect the diversity of America will never succeed without arbitrary and oppressive collusion. America and its classrooms are vital to America's progress, and it is unobtainable without recognizing that fact. It can be done more easily or harder, but done it will be, and the quality of America and its beliefs are tied security to that anchor of reality, supported or not by American parents, corporations, friends and relatives. Losing sight of America's promise and obligation to deliver is the most dangerous path that could ever be taken to increase her weakness, and cripple her strength.
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Summary: Anyone who deals with children should read this book!!
Review: As a teacher, I have read many books looking for ways to run my classroom and discipline my students. When I read this book, I instantly had ideas to use in my classroom. All of them have worked! It has changed my philosophy on discipline for the better. I no longer have a lot of the problems I used to and when one does arise, I don't get angry and frustrated! I'm no longer exhausted at the end of every day. I really believe I am a better teacher because I deal with my students in a respectful way but yet I am teaching them responsibility. After you read this book, you will be so excited to go into your classroom and try some of the techniques!
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Summary: Warning to Brand New Teachers
Review: Be very careful with the advice in this book if you are a brand new and idealistic teacher. You will be drawn to the book because it is full of common sense about how we should treat other human beings, especially children. However, keep in mind that specific, explicit limits, boundaries, and structures should be established first and foremost before you start working with kids on abstract concepts like choices, decisions, problems, and fairness. If you are just beginning the teaching profession, by all means do buy this book, but first buy "The First Days of School" by the Wongs and follow that one to the letter before you begin diving into "Love and Logic." Trust me: if your only rules on the wall are from the Love and Logic list, you will be eaten alive. The Love and Logic poster I was required to hang up in my classroom includes these sentences (among others): "I will treat you with respect so you know how to treat me" and "Feel free to do anything you want as long as it doesn't cause a problem for anyone else" and "If you think I do something unfair, whisper to me 'that's not fair' and we'll talk." Those statements are excellent, but children need to be brought to an understanding of what they mean over and over and over, through clear limits that you firmly set and enforce. Do read the book, as it is an excellent reminder of the ways in which we need to respect and truly care for students, but please keep my words in mind as you decide how you will manage your classroom.
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Summary: reduces the stress level for you AND your students
Review: Did lthomros read the same book the rest of us read? It actually takes more time & effort from the teacher to use Love and Logic, but it is worth it! LOGICAL consequences presented in LOVING manner helps the child maintain his/her dignity.. it's how most of us would prefer to be treated!Below, I've taken some statements from the book. If you agree with this philosophy, you will love the book. It works for all ages. This method helps teachers to avoid POWER STRUGGLES with kids and teenagers. The Three Rules of Love & Logic 1) People Learn from Their Own Decisions 2) Use Enforceable Limits--Provide Choices Within Limits 3) Apply Consequences with Empathy The Love & Logic techniques: -Put teachers back in control of the classroom -Result in students who are internalized in their discipline rather than dependent upon external controls (THEY do the thinking!) -Raise the level of student responsibility -Prepare students to function effectively in a world filled with temptations, decisions, and consequences In conjunction with reading this book, I also took part in workshops about Love and Logic that were offered at my school. The book itself, however, is easy to read and offers lots of examples and practical suggestions.
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Summary: reduces the stress level for you AND your students
Review: Did lthomros read the same book the rest of us read? It actually takes more time & effort from the teacher to use Love and Logic, but it is worth it! LOGICAL consequences presented in LOVING manner helps the child maintain his/her dignity.. it's how most of us would prefer to be treated! Below, I've taken some statements from the book. If you agree with this philosophy, you will love the book. It works for all ages. This method helps teachers to avoid POWER STRUGGLES with kids and teenagers. The Three Rules of Love & Logic 1) People Learn from Their Own Decisions 2) Use Enforceable Limits--Provide Choices Within Limits 3) Apply Consequences with Empathy The Love & Logic techniques: -Put teachers back in control of the classroom -Result in students who are internalized in their discipline rather than dependent upon external controls (THEY do the thinking!) -Raise the level of student responsibility -Prepare students to function effectively in a world filled with temptations, decisions, and consequences In conjunction with reading this book, I also took part in workshops about Love and Logic that were offered at my school. The book itself, however, is easy to read and offers lots of examples and practical suggestions.
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Summary: reduces the stress level for you AND your students
Review: Did lthomros read the same book the rest of us read? It actually takes more time & effort from the teacher to use Love and Logic, but it is worth it! LOGICAL consequences presented in LOVING manner helps the child maintain his/her dignity.. it's how most of us would prefer to be treated! Below, I've taken some statements from the book. If you agree with this philosophy, you will love the book. It works for all ages. This method helps teachers to avoid POWER STRUGGLES with kids and teenagers. The Three Rules of Love & Logic 1) People Learn from Their Own Decisions 2) Use Enforceable Limits--Provide Choices Within Limits 3) Apply Consequences with Empathy The Love & Logic techniques: -Put teachers back in control of the classroom -Result in students who are internalized in their discipline rather than dependent upon external controls (THEY do the thinking!) -Raise the level of student responsibility -Prepare students to function effectively in a world filled with temptations, decisions, and consequences In conjunction with reading this book, I also took part in workshops about Love and Logic that were offered at my school. The book itself, however, is easy to read and offers lots of examples and practical suggestions.
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Summary: A Way to Find your Instructional Persona
Review: For most of us, becoming an authority is a difficult but necessary part of becoming a teacher. This book shows ways of exerting authority in a humane and rational way. I am saddened that another reviewer felt that it was manipulative. Honestly, I felt that the book's basic message was about how to stop _being_ manipulated, and how to get _yourself_ under control, which is the necessary pre-requisite for helping others control themselves. This book helped me get away from a lot of the head games I was playing with my students. If you feel that the book's chatty, psychobabbly style is wrong, try the brilliant (if complex) "Teaching Children to Care," by Ruth Charney perhaps the most intellectually-focused book on teaching I have read, which happens to focus on teaching children discipline.
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Summary: A Way to Find your Instructional Persona
Review: For most of us, becoming an authority is a difficult but necessary part of becoming a teacher. This book shows ways of exerting authority in a humane and rational way. I am saddened that another reviewer felt that it was manipulative. Honestly, I felt that the book's basic message was about how to stop _being_ manipulated, and how to get _yourself_ under control, which is the necessary pre-requisite for helping others control themselves. This book helped me get away from a lot of the head games I was playing with my students. If you feel that the book's chatty, psychobabbly style is wrong, try the brilliant (if complex) "Teaching Children to Care," by Ruth Charney perhaps the most intellectually-focused book on teaching I have read, which happens to focus on teaching children discipline.
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Summary: Develop SELF-ESTEEM and SELF-DISCIPLINE in your students!
Review: How many of us have tried system after system of discipline in an attempt to attain and/or maintain control of the classroom and facilitate an EFFECTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, only to find ourselves frustrated and ironically powerless? Jim Fay and David Funk ask us to discard "systems" of discipline and adopt a "principles" method of management. The "Four Key Principles of Love & Logic" are the following: 1.THE ENHANCEMENT OF SELF-CONCEPT
2.SHARED CONTROL
3.CONSEQUENCES WITH EMPATHY
4.SHARED THINKING Fay and Funk demonstrate through various scenarios, tips, and "Pearls" of wisdom how and why conducting your class or school according to these principles can VALIDATE YOUR AUTHORITY and EMPOWER STUDENTS, thus enhancing the student-teacher relationship. Learn to ELIMINATE THE ALL-TOO-COMMON POWER STRUGGLE by giving students limited control on your terms. Key ideas to look for are "enforceable statements," "thinking vs. fighting words," and "consequences vs. punishment." Teaching with Love & Logic, a collaboration representative of over 105 years of school experience and strongly supported by research, presents practical ways in which teachers and administrators can help their students become confident, responsible individuals, internalized in their discipline. It is well written and a pleasure to read. A MUST HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER WHO WANTS TO MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE.
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Summary: Clear, Applicable, Easy
Review: I felt like I needed to write my own appraisal of Teaching With Love and Logic in order to offer an opposing opinion to those opinions written by two other reviewers.
One reviewer said this book was repetitive. This is true, but for an important reason: There are only a few basic Love and Logic® principles! What Teaching With Love and Logic does is take these few principles and show the reader how to apply them in various situations, differing environments and with a range of grade levels.
Another reviewer said that this book is overwhelming. The principles of L & L are simple to understand and even easier to apply. Teaching With Love and Logic will help teachers become stress-free and find more time and energy to focus on effective and rigorous teaching.
Can you imagine a classroom full of responsible, productive, and happy students who are in control of their own behavior? It is possible! Love and Logic® works! You can have fun teaching again! Becoming a Love and Logic® teacher is the best thing you can do for yourself and for your students. Teaching With Love and Logic is a powerful resource for any teacher. Check out the other Love and Logic® books, too!
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