Wednesday, January 15, 2014

One day at a time...sweet Jesus!

If I had a new coworker that came straight out of the workforce into the classroom, I would share a lesson on classroom management. What I mean by that is teaching strategies that help keep the "temperature" of the room comfortable for the teacher and students alike. Things such as proximal control, the "eye", or wait for it..."it may be important to you, but to me". These strategies allow a new teacher to feel in control of their very new environment and in turn that enables them to share what they know most effectively. When you feel like you are effective, each day gets a little easier and as each day passes, confidence grows. As confidence grows, the "temperature" maintains like a bright, sunny, spring day busting forth with new flowers.
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2 comments:

  1. JamaJanuary 16, 2014 at 5:40:00 PM EST

    I agree that classroom management is key! It was my toughest issue the first year of teaching. I felt that as a paramedic, I could control a scene, and so I thought it would be a natural crossover to the classroom. Not!!! I definitely entered my second year of teaching with an entirely different, MUCH stricter and more consistent approach. Lesson well learned! Great advice!

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  2. ChiroCourtJanuary 17, 2014 at 10:37:00 AM EST

    I definitely agree about the classroom management portion. I was timid in the beginning but now that I am into my 2nd year I am definitely more stern in my classroom management. Because I appear to be very close in age to my students they tend to view me as a peer. I had to break that barrier very quickly. I've found that being consistent in my management tactics has helped a lot. I don't waver on any rules and identifying students who are having "one of those days" at the beginning of class can decrease problems. I will have a one-on-one conversation with them at the beginning of class and that usually diffuses most potential problems.

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