Nancy Frey, Douglas Fisher, Dominique Smith
Schools and teachers everywhere are abandoning harsh, punitive controls on student behaviour; such as consequence-based systems and frequent school suspensions; for restorative practices that can lead to more productive classrooms that result in improved student learning. In this book, Authors Dominique Smith, Douglas Fisher, and Nancy Frey share their proven approach to implementing restorative practices in schools and classroom. From welcoming students in the morning to resolving the most serious behaviour problems, the authors' framework includes
Chapter 1. Punitive or Restorative: The Choice Is Yours
Chapter 2. Relationships and Meaningful Instruction: The Foundations of Restorative Practices
Chapter 3. Classroom Procedures and Expectations: Structures that Support Restorative Practices
Chapter 4. Peace Building: Using Informal Restorative Practices Every Day
Chapter 5. Peacemaking: Strategic Implementation of Formal Restorative Practices
Chapter 6. Creating the Mindset for Restorative Practices
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