Maine Motif Issue 1 Volume I | Page 30

Book Review: Classroom Management fir Art, Music and PE Teachers By Cindy Brown Music teachers face unique classroom management challenges. Classroom Management for Art, Music and PE Teachers by Michael Linsin addresses many of the issues in a straightforward, no-nonsense manner. Unlike some authors who write about classroom management, Mr. Linsin has experienced many of the particular situations faced by "specialist" teachers - he is certified in Elementary Education, English, and Physical Education. His background as a specialist is obvious in the topics he presents, and in the way he approaches each. Linsin breaks down the art of classroom management for specialist teacher into six sections, and then carefully examines the factors that make up each of these sections. For example, in his section on listening and following directions, he discusses Voice/Speaking, Simple First, Giving a Direction, A Chance to Succeed, and Observation.