Classroom management, something I know will be an area I need to focus on during student teaching. Thankfully, during our last week of classes, we will be discussing classroom management strategies. Talking to other teachers during NAAE and learning from Mr. Seaman, I have compiled some helpful tips to promote positive behavior!
1. Start out firm.
This is a piece of advice I have heard a lot. You can always start off firm and loosen the reins down the road. This is much easier than trying to corral your students back once caous has ensued.
2. Be prepared to teach well.
This piece of advice is very important to me. It reminds me of a saying that my professors always use, "what you lack in content knowledge, you can make up for with good planning". I think that it is extremely important to have well thought out plans before beginning to teach a lesson.
3. Have a definite routine by which each class is started.
This is something I have given a lot of thought to since I have be focusing on my classroom management posters. This statement especially rings true for the classroom procedures poster. What behaviors do I want to see from my students everyday?
4. Make generous use of praise.
This is something I think often gets overlooked. I know that I am going to have to focus on giving praise regularly and making sure that it holds value to the student, not just a shallow compliment. 5. Set a good example.
I think this statement is my favorite piece of advice. It reminds me of one of my favorite sayings " Be the change you want to see happen". If you can't model the behaviors and expectations you have for your students, why should you expect them to follow rules?
6. Learn to forgive and forget.
This is something I know I am going to struggle with. I tend to forgive easily but never forget. This is something I know I need to strive to overcome during my teaching career.
Final Thoughts
Overall, I know that I have a lot to work on and learn about classroom management. I plan to work on my weaknesses during student teaching by using these tips, gaining advice from Mr. Webreck, and asking other teachers for advice!
1. Start out firm.
This is a piece of advice I have heard a lot. You can always start off firm and loosen the reins down the road. This is much easier than trying to corral your students back once caous has ensued.
2. Be prepared to teach well.
This piece of advice is very important to me. It reminds me of a saying that my professors always use, "what you lack in content knowledge, you can make up for with good planning". I think that it is extremely important to have well thought out plans before beginning to teach a lesson.
3. Have a definite routine by which each class is started.
This is something I have given a lot of thought to since I have be focusing on my classroom management posters. This statement especially rings true for the classroom procedures poster. What behaviors do I want to see from my students everyday?
4. Make generous use of praise.
This is something I think often gets overlooked. I know that I am going to have to focus on giving praise regularly and making sure that it holds value to the student, not just a shallow compliment. 5. Set a good example.
I think this statement is my favorite piece of advice. It reminds me of one of my favorite sayings " Be the change you want to see happen". If you can't model the behaviors and expectations you have for your students, why should you expect them to follow rules?
6. Learn to forgive and forget.
This is something I know I am going to struggle with. I tend to forgive easily but never forget. This is something I know I need to strive to overcome during my teaching career.
Final Thoughts
Overall, I know that I have a lot to work on and learn about classroom management. I plan to work on my weaknesses during student teaching by using these tips, gaining advice from Mr. Webreck, and asking other teachers for advice!
Olivia, thank you for not only sharing your classroom management tips, but also for providing and explanation for each. I look forward to seeing how you incorporate these into your final presentation!
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