Students Who Drive You Crazy: Succeeding With Resistant, Unmotivated, and Otherwise Difficult Young People

By Jeffrey A. Kottler and Ellen I. Kottler

Book Overview

"This is undoubtedly one of the best pieces I have ever read on problem students and I think it will be a "classic" handbook for practitioners in the future. I have discussed portions with colleagues and they all have indicated a desire to purchase such a book ASAP I echo those sentiments "

Rick Heidt, Director of Student Activities
North Dakota Council of Educational Leaders

"An exciting and innovative text for all teachers at every stage of professional development, this book is written in an accessible and captivating style, enabling practitioners to immediately find helpful suggestions and relevant, engaging ideas."

Gerald Monk, Director of School Counseling
Dept. of Counseling and School Psychology
San Diego State University

Overcome challenging interactions that can get the best of you--so you can be your best

All educators face the stress and strain brought on by disruptive and difficult students, parents, and colleagues. By providing a vital model for identifying, managing, avoiding, and rising above conflicted relationships, this how-to survival guide explores the many angles, perspectives, and complexities of this pervasive obstacle.

The book masterfully blends theory and research with tangible examples garnered from the author′s own extensive experience, and in-depth interviews conducted with numerous practicing teachers, counselors, school administrators, and students. Written in a clear, conversational tone, this inspirational handbook offers the tools necessary to combat frustrating, hostile interactions, so you can remain motivated, effectual and successful.

Among the highlights are:

Compelling examination of the forces that influence student behavior Specific strategies for dealing with and preventing difficult relationships, including rules of engagement Real-life scenarios to illustrate practical applications Tested techniques for overcoming conflicts with parents and colleagues Resolving internal personal issues that interfere with effectiveness

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761978763
• ISBN13: 9780761978763
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Corwin Press
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.3" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

For any teacher at a loss on how to deal with student behaviors

The second edition of Jeffrey A. Kottler and Ellen Kottler's STUDENTS WHO DRIVE YOU CRAZY: SUCCEEDING WITH RESISTANT, UNMOTIVATED, AND OTHERWISE DIFFICULT YOUNG PEOPLE is for any teacher at a loss on how to deal with student behaviors. Chapters show how to handle difficult kids, suggest new responses and approaches to misbehaviors, and offers charts of characteristics and accompanying guidelines for handling them. A key pick for education libraries.