Tag Archives: reflection
Sarcastic Non-verbal Reactions from Students
Thanks to one of my readers asking how to handle students who respond with non-verbal sarcasm in the classroom. Sarcasm is one of those deadly sins in the classroom. Only the right teacher with the right mix of students in … Continue reading
Classroom Management Grows With You
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 … 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
