by Michael H. Popkin, Ph.D.

Active Teaching is a video and discussion program that provides K-6 teachers with the skills they need to handle behavioral problems and encourage responsibility.

Discipline techniques that work
The Active Teaching program is based on the premise that if you encourage students, build their self-esteem, and use positive discipline techniques, you will have fewer behavior problems.

Although there are no easy cures to violent behavior, one thing is certain—teachers whose students trust and respect them are in a good position to identify and solve problems before they get out of hand.

 
The Active Teaching
Standard program kit includes:

• 2 Videotapes (92 minutes total)
• 1 Lesson Plan (Leader's Guide)
• 1 Teacher's Handbook (Participant's Guide)
• 15 Completion Certificates
• 15 Bookmarks
• Overhead Transparencies (set/24)
• Audiocassette Tape with theme song
• 30 Course Promotion Leaflets
• 2 Course Announcement Posters

It's easy to lead a group using our video and group discussion format!
The Leader's Guide, included in the program kit, gives you step-by-step instructions on when to show the video vignettes and when to stop for discussion. Questions for group discussion are included in the Leader's Guide. Teachers follow along using their Teacher's Handbook, which offers examples and activities so they can practice their new skills on their own.

Or, if you prefer, one of our National Trainers can visit your site and conduct a custom-designed workshop just for you. Call our Training Department at 800-825-0060 x120 or send e-mail to training@activeparenting.com for details. We also offer optional one-day Leader Training Workshops for those who want in-depth training on leading a group.

Video vignettes will get great reactions from teachers!
Active Teaching uses entertaining video to help teachers realize that everyone faces similar problems in the classroom. Presented with humor and empathy, each scene that presents a problem also offers a solution.

Make a positive impact on teachers in just six sessions.
We recommend holding six sessions, but the program is flexible. Leaders can choose the format that works best for their group.

Need proof?
Click here for research on the proven effectiveness of Active Teaching.
Click here for an article about a school that uses Active Teaching throughout the year—at all grade levels!

• Session I:
  - Styles of classroom management
  - Establishing class rules
• Session II:
  - Skills for instilling courage and self-esteem
• Session III:
  - Assessing student behavior
  - Avoiding power struggles

• Session IV:
  - Discipline skills that teach responsibility
  - "I" messages
  - Natural and logical consequences
  - Mutual respect
• Session V:
  - Communication skills that teach cooperation
  - Teaching problem-solving skills
• Session VI:
  - Working with others to solve problems
  - The Active Discipline Plan
  - Pride in the profession