This week has been much better. Many of the disruptive behaviors continues but I have been able to follow my lesson plan. I have identified the "talking friends" in each class and I'm in the process of separating them through seat assignments.It appears the classes have FINALLY been leveled,
which is a good thing. I used the sheets with the quotes as a sponge activity and the students made some interesting comments. Some of the students asked to keep the sheets. I also used the "uncommon word" from the "Take Five" handout. I am GLAD it is the week-end.
Julia
Sounds like the new structures and tactics that you've implemented into your classroom management plan have improved the quality of life for both you and your students. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteSome teaching situations are definitely tougher than others. Every teaching job I've had has been completely different, and I've had to adjust to the different teaching realities that I've found myself in. In one situation, a teacher may have to impose a very "tight" classroom management system, whereas in another situation a teachers may be able to get by with a "looser" system. It's all about knowing your students and being able to problem solve to find solutions to classroom management issues.
I think that is great J. Mack. I did not write up any of my students this week. Being open to change seems to be the key to this whole process.
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