Introduction:
You know the basics: establish clear rules and consequences, be consistent, keep students engaged. But even with all that in place, the small things you do could be wreaking havoc on your whole system.
Here are some habits you might have developed that are messing with your classroom management, along with more effective alternatives.
Summary:
- Smiling at the Wrong Times
- Handling Problems Publicly
- All Sound, No Sight
- Not Waiting for Quiet
- Making Students Choose Between Listening and Reading
- Only Speaking in “Don’ts”
- Taking Too Long
- Staying Up Front
- Focusing on the Problems
- Taking Things Personally
Full Article: click here — totally worth your time to click on here. It’s a quick, informative read with at least one aha moment.
**Thank-yous go out to Ms. Jordan Pridemore for sharing this wondeful resource.**