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Classroom Management Grows With You

Posted on December 3, 2010 by jenniferw — No Comments ↓

In talking recently with a third year teacher, I found a nugget of encouragement I wanted to share with all of you. He was explaining how his classroom management has grown even without him realized it, as he repeated an…

Tagged with: Classroom Management Resources, reflection, Success Stories
Posted in Classroom Management Resources, Success Stories

Two Classroom Management Camps

Posted on August 27, 2010 by jenniferw — No Comments ↓

There are two basic camps when it comes to classroom management plans: Punishment and Reward. Using Punishment Method of Classroom Management: Student all start out on green or happy face or whatever is the “good” behavior indication. Students receive a…

Tagged with: Classroom Management Resources, consequences, rewards
Posted in Classroom Management Resources, Positive Behavior Management

Two Keys to Starting the School Year off Right

Posted on August 5, 2010 by jenniferw — No Comments ↓

Key One: Know your expectations. You need to know what you expect of yourself and your students above all else. You cannot implement a behavior plan, manage discipline problems and keep students focused on learning if you do not know…

Tagged with: Back to School, Classroom Management Resources
Posted in Behavior Plans, Class Rules, Positive Behavior Management

A Critique of the Thomas Gordon Model

Posted on May 19, 2010 by jenniferw — No Comments ↓

The Thomas Gordon model of classroom management is an interesting classroom management model that asks teachers to become equals with their students, throw out class rules, teach problem-solving skills and use “I-messages” when behavior problems come up. Lets take a…

Tagged with: Class Rules, Classroom Management Resources, let the class decide
Posted in Classroom Management Resources, Positive Behavior Management

Three Classroom Management Mistakes

Posted on March 2, 2010 by jenniferw — 1 Comment ↓

With so many different students and teachers and schools, it might seem hard to pinpoint the top three mistakes teachers make in managing their classrooms. There is some basic same-ness that allows for such a broad classification, though. 1. Raising…

Tagged with: Classroom Management Resources, parental involvement
Posted in Classroom Management Resources, parental involvement, Positive Behavior Management

Is your Management Style Good Enough?

Posted on February 18, 2010 by jenniferw — No Comments ↓

Sure, you make it through each day, and you feel your students are pretty good most of the time, but have you ever sat down and reevaluated whether or not your management style is good enough? It’s time to find…

Tagged with: Behavior Plans, Classroom Management Resources, power struggles
Posted in Behavior Plans, Classroom Management Resources