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Effective Consequences for Tutors

Posted on February 9, 2011 by jenniferw — No Comments ↓

When tutoring a student, one of the more difficult issues to manage is when a child directly disobeys or fails to do as he or she is told. Behaviors that would get a student sent to the principal have to…

Tagged with: Classroom Management Resources, Disruptive students, parental involvement, tutoring
Posted in Behavior Management for Tutors, Disruptive students, parental involvement, Positive Behavior Management

Bad Classroom Management Example

Posted on May 14, 2010 by jenniferw — No Comments ↓

Let us take a look at one example of how a teacher handled a classroom issue and take a look at what was done poorly and what could be improved upon for next time: Mrs. D* teaches fifth grade. Her…

Tagged with: Disruptive students, power struggles, reflection
Posted in Disruptive students

Reflection is the Best Remedy

Posted on March 25, 2010 by jenniferw — No Comments ↓

Many teachers are able to identify the fact that there is a problem in their classroom. Some are even able to specify what the problem is: “John is my biggest classroom management problem” “There are a couple of boys that…

Tagged with: Disruptive students, power struggles, reflection
Posted in Disruptive students

Five Steps to Handling Any Discipline Problem

Posted on February 23, 2010 by jenniferw — No Comments ↓

Every teacher faces at least one discipline problem each day. Handling these issues properly is the difference between a well managed classroom and a chaotic one. Here are your five basic steps to handling any discipline problem effectively: Take a…

Tagged with: Disruptive students, power struggles
Posted in Class Rules, Disruptive students