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.