Responsibility In the Classroom

Responsibility in the Classroom:  A Teacher's Guide to Understanding and Motivating Students by Amy Lew, Ph.D. and Betty Lou Bettner, Ph.D. “In Responsibility in the Classroom Amy Lew and Betty Lou Bettner present a theoretical construct and practical, accessible strategies and suggestions for developing caring, respectful relationships between teachers and students and among students, and a cooperative classroom community. They provide a framework to help teachers understand childrens behavior and develop strategies for achieving the Crucial Cs: feeling connected, capable, knowing that you count, and developing courageTheir approach is an optimistic oneDeveloping the Crucial Cs becomes a guiding principle in creating a sense of community in the classroom.”  – Pamela Seigle, Director, Reach Out to Schools, Social Competency Program, The Stone Center at Wellesley College.