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Tuesday, April 2, 2013
One Piece of Advice.....
If I could give my replacement one peice of advice it would be to set expectations and follow through! As with most humans, children/students operate more successfully if there is a plan in place. Students, especially teenagers are like "sharks" so they can smell new bait a mile away. If they see someone new and they feel that they can take control, they undoubtedly will take control of your class and you will never be able to get it back. Speaking from personal experience I know what its like to feel helpless in a room full of loud, rambunctious teenagers, and it is not a comfortable place to be in. I would urge him/her to remain calm, but set rules/expectations on the very first day and enforce them on a consistent basis. Reach out to your administrators, because they are the disciplinarians in the building and they are there to support you. Enjoy the experience as much as can, as I will be enjoying my long overdue vacation.
This in one of those don't walk in front of someone swinging lessons. Your mamma told you a million times to steer clear of the kids on the swings at the playground, but it wasn't until you got kicked in the head that you really learned that lesson. Classroom management is so crucial to teaching that if you don't get it managed quickly, student learning will not occur. Don't wait until you get kicked in the head to learn this crucial piece of advice!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you 2teachers. Classroom management is key. Pulling them back in is really hard. It can be really frustrating for you as wellas the students.
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