Providing teachers with strategies for classroom control, this guide helps both new and experienced educators survive the school week. Rooted in proven methods of education as well as new trends in classroom management, the guidance and advice found in each chapter helps teachers better communicate with students and their parents, deal with bullying behavior, and foster student efforts and achievements. Perceptive chapters on building student self-confidence, instilling positive reinforcement in the classroom, and coping with day-to-day stress contribute to finding a more fulfilling and satisfying life for teachers and their pupils.