When I first started out teaching, I wanted to desperately for the kids to like me. To this end, I ended up letting my classes get out of control. A handful of things contributed to this:
- Concerning myself with every matter that was brought to my attention
- Allowing kids to mesbehave
- Trying to get the kids to like me
- Yelling at kids
- Arguing with them
So I learned how to get control. If this sounds like something you might have trouble with, I encourage you to check out these articles in this order:
- You Better Smile Before Christmas!
- How Do I Keep My Students Quiet?
- Arguing Is Normal, isn’t It?
- 5 Surefire Tips For Handling Misbehavior
- Make Love not War – How to Control an Unruly Class
- What My Classroom Is Really Like
- Classroom Management: The Key To Your Success
- Are Classroom Rules Needed?
- Habit 2: Classroom Procedures
- Calling Home
