Positively influence the behavior of even your most challenging students. In "The Tactical Teacher," author Dale Ripley shares a plethora of tactics, ranging from persuasive dialogue to environmental details, proven to improve students' classroom behavior and increase learning. You'll gain powerful, research-based strategies for addressing disruptions, developing productive student-teaching relationships, and motivating students to embrace learning like never before. Educators will be able to: (1) Understand how the experiences of ancient humans still impact student behavior; (2) Understand the difference between soft and hard tactics and how to use them effectively; (3) Forge positive relationships with even your most challenging or disruptive students; (4) Explore the ethics of using specific influence and persuasion strategies in the classroom; and (5) Help students engage in learning through the tactics portrayed in each chapter. [Abstract modified to meet ERIC guidelines.]