Tag Archives: power struggles
Verbal Wisecracks at the Teacher
I was asked how to handle the student discipline issue of verbal wisecracks directed at the teacher. While I do not want to sound like a broken record, the first and most important issue at stake here is what is … Continue reading
Break Free From Expectations
I have been hearing a pattern of comments this year from teachers: “I’ve got a tough class, they were tough last year and are just as tough this year.” or, “this class has been tough all along, now it’s my … Continue reading
How to Manage Students who Lie at School
What to do with a student who continues tell a lie in class no matter the consequences? This is a difficult situation, and one that every teacher faces at some point in time. Often the students who habitually tell lies … Continue reading
Bad Classroom Management Example
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 … Continue reading
Those Who Can’t Do… Ask
There are two basic categories of teachers: those who have good classroom management and those who don’t. Those who have it either worked hard to get it, or it just came naturally. Those who don’t have it, well, it’s not … Continue reading
Reflection is the Best Remedy
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 … Continue reading
Five Steps to Handling Any Discipline Problem
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 … Continue reading
Is your Management Style Good Enough?
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 … Continue reading
101 Classroom Management Tips
101 tips for classroom management. Continue reading
The Use of Hands in Classroom Management
Learn how controlling your hands can change the whole tone of the classroom. Continue reading
