Tag: behavior
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Student Behavior: How do I Assign Consequences?
When teachers start to feel their class management is lacking, it is important for them to step back and re-evaluate their boundaries and consequences. Consequences Will Not Be Effective Unless You Actually Assign Consequences The other day, I was driving home from a store and drove past a sign that said: “RIGHT LANE ENDS, MERGE…
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To Teachers Addressing the Behavior
Let’s face it—students get into trouble. And when they get into trouble, you call it out. And suddenly, you’re the problem. It’s your fault. They did absolutely nothing wrong. “What did I do?!” “I didn’t do anything!” “Ugh!” It can make you feel frustrated, angry, weak, and small. But before you feel it, you should…
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Are You Switching Grades This Year?
Are you one of those teachers that are switching grades this year? Me too! In fact, I’ve switched positions every year I’ve taught. I officially began my teaching career as an ESL (English as a Second Language) certified teacher, working with multiple grades. I fielded questions about the new Amplify Curriculum our district started using,…
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Manage Classroom Behavior: 10 Quick Tips
How do I manage classroom behavior? Before we get to how you manage classroom behavior, let’s make one thing perfectly clear (in case the world didn’t know). Being a teacher can be difficult. Besides educating students of all academic levels, you also have meetings to attend, trainings to complete, and grades to upkeep. It’s already…