This is so tough. Once the pattern is firmly established in the classroom, its hard to break up that dynamic. Sometimes you feel like you're too stuck in your reactions to the kids too - its like a bad marriage/relationship!
One or two book ideas that have inspired my teaching. Punishing with Rewards: Alfie Kohn.. I honestly didn't read the whole thing but it affirmed what I already believed and pushed me to re-examine some of my teaching practices.
Non-violent Education Rosenbaum, I think. Its a very interesting approach to teaching children to communicate.
More later if my IBS is treating me better....
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