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Hi #EdutopiaChat , Alex from VT here. Former middle/high school alternative ed teacher, current community college teacher. Looking forward to the convo!
I am Allen Guidry, associate professor at @ECU_COE and 23 year veteran teacher. Happy to be a part of this #edutopiachat and hearing your thoughts and questions about #classroommanagement
Good morning #EdutopiaChat, Alfonso here tweeting from sunny Philippines. Because we're known for celebrating the Christmas season as early as September 1, the weather is starting to feel a little cooler.
While we're doing introductions...I should note that on my very first day of teaching, an 8th grader through a stone at my head. It missed. #EdutopiaChat
A1: The best advice I have ever received is to breathe before speaking and acting. While the seems trite, it definitely has helped me quell any reactionary behaviors. This also works in life. ;) #EdutopiaChat
A1: Don't assume that the kids you have are the same kid you were. Teach the kids in front of you- not the ones you thought you'd have, wish you had, or are afraid you'll have. #EdutopiaChat
A1 Don't bend your principles and the school's philosophy just so students can like you. The adage "no rules cos I'm a cool teacher" is classroom management suicide. #edutopiachat
A1: Don't assume that the kids you have are the same kid you were. Teach the kids in front of you- not the ones you thought you'd have, wish you had, or are afraid you'll have. #EdutopiaChat
A1 The best advice that transformed my classroom management approach is that the teacher must lead the class by example: Be a respectful, responsible, and reliable role model for your students. #EdutopiaChat
A1: Only one? Oh my... Building positive relationships with students is first and foremost but there are many necessary pieces that “just” positive relationships won’t overcome if missing. #EdutopiaChat
We're in our first six weeks right now and I feel like we've practiced coming in, sitting on the rug, and checking out books about 10,000 times. #EdutopiaChat
A1: The best advice I have ever received is to breathe before speaking and acting. While the seems trite, it definitely has helped me quell any reactionary behaviors. This also works in life. ;) #EdutopiaChat
Hey @AVID4College educators, here's your chance to provide your insight. Be sure to use #EdutopiaChat and #ThisisAVID so that we can see your responses.
A1: Classroom management is not defined by rules and procedures. Classroom management is dependent on the authentic relationships that are built with each and every student. #EdutopiaChat
My mother, a 35 year veteran teacher used to say don't smile until Christmas. What do you see as the up side and down side of that approach? #EdutopiaChat
Show your teaching passion and dedication for students' learning! With the undivided attention for each child's learning, you can expect a wonderful, dedicated class experience. 😊 #EdutopiaChat
A1: Best classroom management advice I was given is: be consistent with rules & consequences, but keep the students guessing with your delivery. I like to be the #crazyteacher in a good way by keeping the students engaged #EdutopiaChat
My mother, a 35 year veteran teacher used to say don't smile until Christmas. What do you see as the up side and down side of that approach? #EdutopiaChat
"RT CriticalSkills1: edutopia A1: Don't assume that the kids you have are the same kid you were. Teach the kids in front of you- not the ones you thought you'd have, wish you had, or are afraid you'll have. #EdutopiaChat"
"RT finleyt: A1 Best advice: Avoid confrontations if you can--where there is a winner and loser. Classroom management is a conversation. #EdutopiaChat"
"RT Kareemfarah23: A1: Classroom management is not defined by rules and procedures. Classroom management is dependent on the authentic relationships that are built with each and every student. #EdutopiaChat"
"RT Beyond_Tutoring: A1: The best advice I have ever received is to breathe before speaking and acting. While the seems trite, it definitely has helped me quell any reactionary behaviors. This also works in life. ;) #EdutopiaChathttps://t.co/roziktBnOd"
Absolutely. Don't make the first lesson "10 RULES TO FOLLOW IN MY CLASSROOM". Write a letter to them about your great expectations instead! #EdutopiaChat
A1: Don't assume that the kids you have are the same kid you were. Teach the kids in front of you- not the ones you thought you'd have, wish you had, or are afraid you'll have. #EdutopiaChat
edutopia: RT CriticalSkills1: edutopia A1: Don't assume that the kids you have are the same kid you were. Teach the kids in front of you- not the ones you thought you'd have, wish you had, or are afraid you'll have. #EdutopiaChat
edutopia: RT finleyt: A1 Best advice: Avoid confrontations if you can--where there is a winner and loser. Classroom management is a conversation. #EdutopiaChat
edutopia: RT Kareemfarah23: A1: Classroom management is not defined by rules and procedures. Classroom management is dependent on the authentic relationships that are built with each and every student. #EdutopiaChat
edutopia: RT Beyond_Tutoring: A1: The best advice I have ever received is to breathe before speaking and acting. While the seems trite, it definitely has helped me quell any reactionary behaviors. This also works in life. ;) #EdutopiaChathttps://t.co/FQbBcUJHcv
edutopia: RT NellyKaakaty: A1. Don't focus on a list of DO NOTS--rather, highlight what students should be doing, how they should treat one another. #edutopiachat
When I started teaching, I was a yeller. Then my mentors made me realize you're just wasting your energy by raising your voice and not accomplishing anything #EdutopiaChat
That is so true! I feel like teachers focus on the Do-nots and all the bad never on the good. We forget to praise the students and encourage them always! #EdutopiaChat#troll209
Show your teaching passion and dedication for students' learning! With the undivided attention for each child's learning, you can expect a wonderful, dedicated class experience. 😊 #EdutopiaChat
When the amygdala is triggered, the pre-frontal cortex shuts down, right? Or something like that? So they're literally can't learn because they're afraid and those two parts of the brain can't play together. #EdutopiaChat
Hi #EdutopiaChat! Jori here from Northern CA. I teach AP Lit, AP Lang, and Eng 10 and after 22 years of teaching this topic is just as relevant as ever! Best classroom management advice: listen more than you speak.
A1: Explicitly teach the students the behavior that's expected during the class. Don't assume they know how to "behave". If they did they'd probably do it
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edutopia:RT CriticalSkills1: edutopia A1: Don't assume that the kids you have are the same kid you were. Teach the kids in front of you- not the ones you thought you'd have, wish you had, or are afraid you'll have. #EdutopiaChat
And be transparent about those expectations! If we demystify what we expect, then kids have at least a chance of meeting our expectations. #EdutopiaChat
edutopia:RT finleyt: A1 Best advice: Avoid confrontations if you can--where there is a winner and loser. Classroom management is a conversation. #EdutopiaChat
edutopia:RT Kareemfarah23: A1: Classroom management is not defined by rules and procedures. Classroom management is dependent on the authentic relationships that are built with each and every student. #EdutopiaChat
edutopia:RT Beyond_Tutoring: A1: The best advice I have ever received is to breathe before speaking and acting. While the seems trite, it definitely has helped me quell any reactionary behaviors. This also works in life. ;) #EdutopiaChathttps://t.co/ztYDMPyiLI
edutopia:RT NellyKaakaty: A1. Don't focus on a list of DO NOTS--rather, highlight what students should be doing, how they should treat one another. #edutopiachat
I couldn't agree more! When we have tightly constructed procedures, each day carries with it a rhythm that sends signals of safety to students. #EdutopiaChat
Having students use their words, when they are emotionally flooded switches their brain to the pre-frontal cortex--calms students down. Even asking, on a scale of 1-10, how angry are you helps. #EdutopiaChat
In reply to
@CriticalSkills1, @AlexSVenet, @Teach_Learn88
A1: And don't assume that everyone has the same definition of words like "respect" Unpack those terms into observable, concrete behaviors that everyone can agree on! #EdutopiaChat
RT CriticalSkills1: edutopia A1: Don't assume that the kids you have are the same kid you were. Teach the kids in front of you- not the ones you thought you'd have, wish you had, or are afraid you'll have. #EdutopiaChat
RT Kareemfarah23: A1: Classroom management is not defined by rules and procedures. Classroom management is dependent on the authentic relationships that are built with each and every student. #EdutopiaChat
RT Beyond_Tutoring: A1: The best advice I have ever received is to breathe before speaking and acting. While the seems trite, it definitely has helped me quell any reactionary behaviors. This also works in life. ;) #EdutopiaChathttps://t.co/UpovetiR3E
RT NellyKaakaty: A1. Don't focus on a list of DO NOTS--rather, highlight what students should be doing, how they should treat one another. #edutopiachat
A1: Ss don’t want to be “managed” any more than adults do. Engaging Ss in creating norms that reflect their #hopesanddreams for the year makes a difference. @responsiveclass#EdutopiaChat
"RT NellyKaakaty: A1. Don't focus on a list of DO NOTS--rather, highlight what students should be doing, how they should treat one another. #edutopiachat"
Having students use their words, when they are emotionally flooded switches their brain to the pre-frontal cortex--calms students down. Even asking, on a scale of 1-10, how angry are you helps. #EdutopiaChat
In reply to
@CriticalSkills1, @AlexSVenet, @Teach_Learn88
A1 Developing relationships as part of building community fosters a culture of respect and learning. Remember we are there in service of our students #EdutopiaChat
A1:classroom management is easiest when you form relationships. But setting boundaries, firm with a smile& always practicing empathy. No wonder zero tolerance doesnt ever work . Routines are important but predictability isn’t. #EdutopiaChat
A2: Managing my own "stuff!" There's a couple of particular types of student behavior that get to me, which is about *me*, not *them*. My challenge is to manage my responses when this happens! #EdutopiaChat
A2: During student teaching, I was always grappling with students who are walled off and didn't participate more than loudness. I really had to learn to be a better listener/have more empathy, and then became a better teacher. #EdutopiaChat
A2: Working with the kids who I find hard to like. It takes time, patience, and nonjudgemental observation on my part so that I can get out of my own way. I have to figure out what the kid reminds me of in myself that I don't like, so I can get past that. #EdutopiaChat
My biggest challenge was getting anxious about lessons. I found that thorough preparation gave me that confidence to go out and teach like the expert I really could be when I'd done my own homework! #EdutopiaChat
A2 excessively noisy students (who hasn't experienced this?). I'd quiet down and wait for students to stop talking while staring at one part of the classroom. When they've quieted down, I'd ask them "are you ready?" and proceed with an "I feel..." message #edutopiachat
Yes, Laura. We must cultivate a class culture that features courtesy and cooperation. We show respect by treating others with dignity, welcome, and belonging. #EdutopiaChat
A1: And don't assume that everyone has the same definition of words like "respect" Unpack those terms into observable, concrete behaviors that everyone can agree on! #EdutopiaChat
A1: building positive relationships and rapport is number one in having a well managed classroom. Having trust truly develops a positive classroom environment! #EdutopiaChat
How do you define assertiveness in the classroom setting? I’ve seen that word seen in both a positive and negative light in education depending on how one defines it. #EdutopiaChat
A2. Finding my place within the classroom when I am inclusion. This is very true when it is a teacher I’m assigned to. I want to all kids to succeed-not the ones who are EC #EdutopiaChat
A1: Consistency is key! Set expectations as a class and hold the students to them throughout the school year, even if it means giving up a bit of class time to model and practice in January and April. #EdutopiaChat
Yes, so true. We all have personal "stuff" that students can trigger. We have to go on a bit of a journey ourselves, I guess, to deal with our selves maturely, so we can deal with students better. That gives us depth pastorally. #EdutopiaChat
A2: Managing my own "stuff!" There's a couple of particular types of student behavior that get to me, which is about *me*, not *them*. My challenge is to manage my responses when this happens! #EdutopiaChat
A2: Understanding that the way I treat Ss impacts how they are perceived by their peers. Exclusionary strategies disenfranchise our most marginalized Ss. Creating spaces for Ss to take a break in the classroom are a priority. Modeling this matters. #EdutopiaChat
A2. Jeffrey Starr from @RelayGSE shared some great insights about the importance of good classroom management in setting the foundation for a positive classroom culture. Check it out! https://t.co/csr8lBUMu7#EdutopiaChat
A1 just like teachers in staff mtg, ss will be off task occasionally, remind them each day what you expect and give them the best possible chance for success #EdutopiaChat
Really honest/insightful response. If we ALL challenged ourselves to examine our "stuff," we could have a completely different and healthier approach to classroom management--for our students and ourselves. #EdutopiaChat
A2: Students in poverty have been conditioned to internalize the large majority of their pain. It usually manifests through explosive anger that is misdirected. It is challenging to teach students how to manage their trauma as opposed to running away from it. #edutopiachat
Sorry to pop in late! Hate to miss even a minute of #edutopiachat Was prepping for #aplangchat that's happening right after this one - from 8-9 pm. We're discussing poetry as argument!
A2: my biggest challenge is finding a way to connect to those students who have trust issues. I totally get and respect it, and building a relationship with them can be difficult, but rewarding! #EdutopiaChat
A1: build an authentic relationship with every child! Say good morning when they arrive, ask questions about their lives and really listen to their answers. *Actually* care about them, don’t just make them feel that way. #EdutopiaChat
With interaction and allowing students to be engaged, it provides them the opportunity to actually learn more and let their creativity flourish! #EdutopiaChat#troll209
RT Kareemfarah23: A1: Classroom management is not defined by rules and procedures. Classroom management is dependent on the authentic relationships that are built with each and every student. #EdutopiaChat
A2 the really smart kids complaining about their 2-3 mistakes in a test. I had to tell them to stop and I talked to them privately. Told them to be mindful of those who only got 2-3 correct answers. #edutopiachat
A2: I have a second-grade student who said something specifically to hurt my feelings about our colleague (and my friend) who passed away last school year. I’m finding it hard to forget. #EdutopiaChat
edutopia: RT SusanTotaro: A1: Ss don’t want to be “managed” any more than adults do. Engaging Ss in creating norms that reflect their #hopesanddreams for the year makes a difference. responsiveclass #EdutopiaChat
A2: My biggest challenge was encouraging students to believe in their potentials&trying their best for the best learning outcomes. Unless students understand the purpose& value of learning, they will exhibit low academic interest resulting in behavioral challenges. #EdutopiaChat
edutopia: RT finleyt: CriticalSkills1 AlexSVenet Teach_Learn88 Having students use their words, when they are emotionally flooded switches their brain to the pre-frontal cortex--calms students down. Even asking, on a scale of 1-10, how angry are you helps. #EdutopiaChat
edutopia: RT MsConradCNUSD: edutopia A1: Define expectations as a collective classroom community and practice them daily until they become second nature, consistency is key! #EdutopiaChat
edutopia: RT AlexSVenet: edutopia A2: Managing my own "stuff!" There's a couple of particular types of student behavior that get to me, which is about *me*, not *them*. My challenge is to manage my responses when this happens! #EdutopiaChat
A2 Helping students during transitions from individual work to cooperative learning groups - it would take 2-3 minutes to move in and out. I used "Desk Olympics" to practice the routine of that movement and got the time in and out to 20 seconds. #EdutopiaChat
A1 meet kids at the door everyday with a smile, greet each by name, find out their interests, need their help in a real way, be honest, talk privately abt concerns, know their life experiences, be authentic, give choices in active learning #EdutopiaChat
A2: When I handled all boys students. The key to manage them is to build authentic relationship with them. Learning starts when there's good relationship between teacher and students. #EdutopiaChat
A2 The challenge and the solution to all teaching is to meet the needs of the #WholeChild.
Leadership = management
Love = relationships
Laughter = engagement
Learning = effective instruction
#EdutopiaChat
A2: my biggest challenge is finding a way to connect to those students who have trust issues. I totally get and respect it, and building a relationship with them can be difficult, but rewarding! #EdutopiaChat
"RT SusanTotaro: A1: Ss don’t want to be “managed” any more than adults do. Engaging Ss in creating norms that reflect their #hopesanddreams for the year makes a difference. responsiveclass #EdutopiaChat"
"RT finleyt: CriticalSkills1 AlexSVenet Teach_Learn88 Having students use their words, when they are emotionally flooded switches their brain to the pre-frontal cortex--calms students down. Even asking, on a scale of 1-10, how angry are you helps. #EdutopiaChat"
"RT MsConradCNUSD: edutopia A1: Define expectations as a collective classroom community and practice them daily until they become second nature, consistency is key! #EdutopiaChat"
"RT AlexSVenet: edutopia A2: Managing my own "stuff!" There's a couple of particular types of student behavior that get to me, which is about *me*, not *them*. My challenge is to manage my responses when this happens! #EdutopiaChat"
A2) The most complex has to be students working in small groups. It takes a lot of training at the beginning of the year to have it run smooth mid and end of the year #EdutopiaChat
A2 The challenge and the solution to all teaching is to meet the needs of the #WholeChild.
Leadership = management
Love = relationships
Laughter = engagement
Learning = effective instruction
#EdutopiaChat
A2:What has worked for me is owning my bad days & bad responses. When kids see u as a human they r more likely 2 b aware of their actions, contrite 4 mistakes& willing 2 acknowledge& address their behaviors. know that we’re all in together, just trying 2 b better. #EdutopiaChat
edutopia:RT SusanTotaro: A1: Ss don’t want to be “managed” any more than adults do. Engaging Ss in creating norms that reflect their #hopesanddreams for the year makes a difference. responsiveclass #EdutopiaChat
edutopia:RT finleyt: CriticalSkills1 AlexSVenet Teach_Learn88 Having students use their words, when they are emotionally flooded switches their brain to the pre-frontal cortex--calms students down. Even asking, on a scale of 1-10, how angry are you helps. #EdutopiaChat
edutopia:RT MsConradCNUSD: edutopia A1: Define expectations as a collective classroom community and practice them daily until they become second nature, consistency is key! #EdutopiaChat
edutopia:RT AlexSVenet: edutopia A2: Managing my own "stuff!" There's a couple of particular types of student behavior that get to me, which is about *me*, not *them*. My challenge is to manage my responses when this happens! #EdutopiaChat
A1. Be firm, fair, and friendly. Advice given to me as a first year teacher from a retired principal who had missed it so much he came back and was teaching across the hall from me! #EdutopiaChat
THIS is so true! On one hand I can identify with the S, but on the other it is so hard to separate it and not trying push the S through it...guidance and patience is the best option. #EdutopiaChat
In reply to
@ekowens17, @CriticalSkills1, @edutopia
A2: the biggest challenge is dealing with that tier3 kid. The one who is a behavioral outlier and on the fast-track to jail, engages in criminal behavior and is hardened. I work real hard to get that kid to see I believe in him/her. Back to relationships! #EdutopiaChat
A2. Angry student outbursts. I had to learn that everything is not about me, even if the emotion is directed my way. A quiet, one on one conversation after the fact always leads to greater understanding a better relationship. #EdutopiaChat
Patience so important. Waiting. Letting them answer and figure things out by themselves. So often we jump in too soon, but if waited they would actually learn! #EdutopiaChat
A2: as a specialist I had 24 classes. Differentiating and personalizing was super difficult. So then the kiddos who needed some different were less engaged. #EdutopiaChat
When I changed my instruction and the way it was formatted to include more opportunities for talk and movement the behaviors not conducive to learning went away #EdutopiaChat
A2: Also, find reasons to play with kids- no matter how big they are. A little silly every day can go a long way towards building relationships- and relationships are the key to the kingdom where classroom management is concerned. #EdutopiaChat
A2 The challenge and the solution to all teaching is to meet the needs of the #WholeChild.
Leadership = management
Love = relationships
Laughter = engagement
Learning = effective instruction
#EdutopiaChat
So glad to be here tonight - you have been such an informer of our work as you cross pollinate America’s progressive educators! Have you seen our @TimelessLrng yet btw? Much of what is in our @Edutopia video series #EdutopiaChat
A2 - It’s my 30th year teaching so luckily most the classroom management stuff I’ve learned from experience and others. I think it’s probably just being in a connected world. While I love teens and my job is amazing, the listening piece can be tough for kids. #EdutopiaChat
Yes! Exactly! You'll never win in a confrontation with students... EVER! RT @finleyt: A1 Best advice: Avoid confrontations if you can--where there is a winner and loser. Classroom management is a conversation. #EdutopiaChat
RT SusanTotaro: A1: Ss don’t want to be “managed” any more than adults do. Engaging Ss in creating norms that reflect their #hopesanddreams for the year makes a difference. responsiveclass #EdutopiaChat
RT finleyt: CriticalSkills1 AlexSVenet Teach_Learn88 Having students use their words, when they are emotionally flooded switches their brain to the pre-frontal cortex--calms students down. Even asking, on a scale of 1-10, how angry are you helps. #EdutopiaChat
RT MsConradCNUSD: edutopia A1: Define expectations as a collective classroom community and practice them daily until they become second nature, consistency is key! #EdutopiaChat
RT AlexSVenet: edutopia A2: Managing my own "stuff!" There's a couple of particular types of student behavior that get to me, which is about *me*, not *them*. My challenge is to manage my responses when this happens! #EdutopiaChat
RT SusanTotaro: A2: Understanding that the way I treat Ss impacts how they are perceived by their peers. Exclusionary strategies disenfranchise our most marginalized Ss. Creating spaces for Ss to take a break in the classroom are a priority. Modeling this matters. #EdutopiaChat
A2: Also, find reasons to play with kids- no matter how big they are. A little silly every day can go a long way towards building relationships- and relationships are the key to the kingdom where classroom management is concerned. #EdutopiaChat
@baseballcoachb@finleyt: A1 Best advice: Avoid confrontations if you can--where there is a winner and loser. Classroom management is a conversation. #EdutopiaChat
A2: another piece of advice I received dealing with classroom management was that I always believe in myself and be confident. Without that a classroom would fail, my students wouldn’t believe in me as a teacher, and I have to be an example for them. #EdutopiaChat#troll209
Don’t engage in the conversation. Don’t allow yourself to lose class time arguing with a student. Their goal isn’t to win the argument, just to waste class time with the argument. #EdutopiaChat
A2: The biggest challenge would be making sure to think before I react to situations in the classroom. Sometimes I have to pick my battles. #EdutopiaChat#osussmce
The don’t let your voice rise is actually great feedback for all kinds of interactions where you want to project confidence and care simultaneously #EdutopiaChat
"RT SusanTotaro: A2: Understanding that the way I treat Ss impacts how they are perceived by their peers. Exclusionary strategies disenfranchise our most marginalized Ss. Creating spaces for Ss to take a break in the classroom are a priority. Modeling this matters. #EdutopiaChat"
They can certainly push those buttons, but when that happens, I remember that often children may have mistaken goals of misbehavior. #EdutopiaChathttps://t.co/i5dawNp70A
Yes! This is modeling responsible, sensitive adult behavior. Kids will accept your sincere apologies and appreciate you owning your mistakes. #EdutopiaChat
A2:What has worked for me is owning my bad days & bad responses. When kids see u as a human they r more likely 2 b aware of their actions, contrite 4 mistakes& willing 2 acknowledge& address their behaviors. know that we’re all in together, just trying 2 b better. #EdutopiaChat
A3: This is a time to dig deep to understand your student, take care of yourself, talk to your colleagues, listen and empathize and engage in some good ol' fashioned teaching/researching/reflection. Sometimes taking a step back is all that's needed. #EdutopiaChat
I try to find a way to get the kid into a different place- literally. A new location (even in the room) can help a kid re-regulate. Right @flyfish29 ? We were just talking about this today! #EdutopiaChat
A2: My biggest challenge is keeping the “they should KNOW how to be ________” in check.
Every Ss life experience is different, respect looks different for some Ss, the biggest challenge is being consistent with expectations that may differ from my own. #EdutopiaChat
A3: You have first continue to build the relationship. Second be consistent. And third implement progressive discipline. Try to find ways to cut the kid a break but they need to know you did. #EdutopiaChat
A2.
Absent-mindedness!!!
This changed when I started showing interest in what interests them. Now i have a Roblox account. I also play krunker with them. 😊 #edutopiachat
The don’t let your voice rise is actually great feedback for all kinds of interactions where you want to project confidence and care simultaneously #EdutopiaChat
Interesting. At what point do we ask our Ss questions and let them learn how to choose the better option? Especially while Ss are still in a supportive, safe environment and before the stakes become too great? #EdutopiaChat
A2: S's blurting out is always an issue. One way I have tried is letting students "blurt" on a padlet or Google Classroom so that we can (hopefully) channel it or redirect where it comes from (attention, curiosity, etc) #EdutopiaChat
Spend 15 minutes in one class session practicing the routine of getting into and out of groups. It is a tough workout for them, hence desk Olympics. They love the challenge of 20 seconds and each transition becomes a game where the try to improve on their time. #EdutopiaChat
A3:giving leadership roles where his/her strengths can shine.targeted grouping so they learn to give/receive feedback. One on one conversations outside of class to get 2 heart of issue, it may take a while #EdutopiaChat
A3: The collaborative & proactive solutions approach from Ross Greene / @LITB_ is essential here. Also recommend Hanging In by Jeffrey Benson #EdutopiaChat
A3 - Private conferences and handshake agreements have worked for me. Next time they engage in behavior that interferes with others' learning, you can say, "Remember our handshake?"#EdutopiaChat
A3: Inviting a challenging student for a meeting to converse about any challenges or confusions he or she may experience in my class has always helped. This way I can show that I'm here to be the student's best supporter and cheerleader in school.😊#EdutopiaChat
A3: I wish I had the “magic answer” but definitely continuing to build a relationship with them is number 1. Followed by positive reminders and one to one conferencing about behavior. Don’t embarrass, reteach, we can’t always assume! #EdutopiaChat
The trick is to always have a good structure so one thing flows into another, and keep up a good pace, so they can't get bored. Takes planning and energy. But worth it. #Edutopiachat
A3 If possible remove from center of room ie side then let them say their side-more often than not it’s not something that happened in class it was the tipping point. #EdutopiaChat
A3: Collaboration with the student and family about what works for them. Being honest with students about my expectations and how can I help them exceed them. Incentives helped me a lot. #EdutopiaChat
A2 wow - in my edu-youth - learning to de-escalate a class out of control by lowering my voice vs raising it. I had a supervisor say “you won’t be able to talk above a whisper by Thanksgiving” that was a simple but important lesson. That and -#waittime#EdutopiaChat
A3. For ongoing behavior patterns, helping students focus on mindfulness & self-awareness can guide Ss toward ways to self-moderate. @valorcollegiate incorporates mindfulness & self-awareness into practice. https://t.co/bSZ8hjKOPz#edutopiachat
A3: I think the most important thing is to figure out the “why” of the behavior. If I know why the kiddo isn’t doing the thing I expect, it helps me build a framework to support that kiddo to show more expected behaviors. That and redos. Lots of redos. #EdutopiaChat
A3: Students who chronically misbehave often feel unwelcome or unsuccessful at school. The classroom becomes a place that reinforces their inadequacies. My most challenging students respond very differently when they begin to feel empowered and experience success. #EdutopiaChat
A3 You have to win over every child, no matter how long it takes. Trust is earned, so create a sense of belonging, inclusion, and community. Who can resist a warm, engaging, sensitive, and supportive teacher?! #EdutopiaChat
A3: Ask for help! Family first-is my go to strategy diametrically opposed to the Student’s needs &/or identity? Can I celebrate what is valued at home in school? Can a colleague observe me and look for patterns? Give grace. #Collectiveefficay#EdutopiaChat
Interesting. At what point do we ask our Ss questions and let them learn how to choose the better option? Especially while Ss are still in a supportive, safe environment and before the stakes become too great? #EdutopiaChat
A3: I try to find the function of the behavior by mapping out the antecedent and my reaction to the behavior. Then I try to change my reaction to shape the behavior. #EdutopiaChat
A3: I think it’s important to find ways for positive contributions and acknowledge them. Even if it’s providing actionable feedback on my teaching. Give them positive power. #EdutopiaChat
Yes! And this doesn't just mean "give the challenging kid a job," this means "really SEE what is amazing, admirable, and special about that kid and find a way to honor those strengths." #EdutopiaChat
A3: Students who chronically misbehave often feel unwelcome or unsuccessful at school. The classroom becomes a place that reinforces their inadequacies. My most challenging students respond very differently when they begin to feel empowered and experience success. #EdutopiaChat
A3 - Proximity, eye contact, soft voice and really just building a connection. I’ve said many times,” look I care for you sndvwxbt to help. That can’t happen if you don’t let it happen.” Nothing is totally effective, but showing kids you care is huge. #EdutopiaChat
A3 I wonder if some of our problems occur when we are in such a rush...not giving students enough time for transitions? What if transitions took 30 seconds longer? #EdutopiaChat
"RT pammoran: fieldsofmindedu The don’t let your voice rise is actually great feedback for all kinds of interactions where you want to project confidence and care simultaneously #EdutopiaChat"
A3: I have a talk with the student after/before class about exactly what I need from them in clasd and give them lots of praise for participating and behaving appropriately. #EdutopiaChat
A2: biggest struggle? Jigsaws, or regrouping people. Still struggle — even with adult learners, I preface it with “So, I’m probably going to make this super confusing.” #EdutopiaChat
Q3. I love to use Preferred Activity Time (PAT) as an incentive for that student to serve as a hero for the class. By exhibiting the appropriate behavior, they earn the class time to engage in learning games, giving them positive attention rather than negative. #EdutopiaChat
Hey, #gcisdfyt friends! Check out #edutopiachat happening right now (or review later) for some great conversation re: #classroommanagement. Good way to get ready for FYT Academy next week😊
A1. Know my students first. My mentor teacher said the students I have will never be like the classmates I had in high school. Once I know who they are, I need to show them everyday that I care about their wellbeing, not just their grades. #ssvpln#Edutopiachat
A2.2: I’ve tried the “use language you would use with when you talk to your grandparents”—you’d be surprised at what Ss would say—I’ve tried to make sure to define school appropriate language by tying in the CCSS Listening/Speaking Standards as a framework.
#EdutopiaChat
A3: When a student has challenging behavior, even though it is extremely difficult, I try to hit the restart button each day. Each day, I treat them like a kid who hasn’t messed up before. I try to give them the same opportunities as the others #edutopiachat
A2. Having students who don't want to be in my class, for several reasons. I address it by building honest relationships with each one of them
#EdutopiaChat
@edutopia#EdutopiaChat seek connection. There has 2 B ‘something’ in common. He/she is paralyzed with that ‘something’ 99.9% /time, it ain’t even their fault. I cooked for a chef who had a poster that read “Deal With It!” Rang too true. Same motto for teaching. Add: “Help Them”
It's also important to remember that policing language has social justice roots. We need to help kids own their capacity to code switch, but not try to alienate them from their home cultures. #EdutopiaChat
I think this is a good point. It helps to think of these as triggers of misbehavior and if we eliminate the triggers, often the problem behavior will disappear. #EdutopiaChat
A3 I learned as a principal to give kids the time of day before disruptions occurred- that taking a break before trigger points occurred could help a child self-regulate .. time to shoot baskets, run, take a walk, go get water- choice is key ala grandma’s law #EdutopiaChat
RT pammoran: fieldsofmindedu The don’t let your voice rise is actually great feedback for all kinds of interactions where you want to project confidence and care simultaneously #EdutopiaChat
A3: I think it’s important to find ways for positive contributions and acknowledge them. Even if it’s providing actionable feedback on my teaching. Give them positive power. #EdutopiaChat
RT MrBrownELA: A3: I wish I had the “magic answer” but definitely continuing to build a relationship with them is number 1. Followed by positive reminders and one to one conferencing about behavior. Don’t embarrass, reteach, we can’t always assume! #EdutopiaChat
A3: I also try to use a lot of “first-then” statements. “First you write@one complete sentence, THEN I’ll read his book using silly voices.” #EdutopiaChat
A1: Hi! Sorry I am late! Fabiana ESL_EFL teacher from Argentina. Best piece of advice which I keep repeating to myself but I fail at least once a year: "Don´t you ever lose your cool!" #EdutopiaChat
A2. Not knowing the classroom norms, which is connected to my first answer. I was substitute from February to May while waiting to start my Masters, and it was a challenge adapting to classes that had a culture I wasn’t familiar with. #Edutopiachat#ssvpln
A3: I rely so heavily on the relationships that I’ve built with my students during challenging moments. Respect (BOTH ways) and rapport go a long way. #EdutopiaChat#osussmce
"RT MrBrownELA: A3: I wish I had the “magic answer” but definitely continuing to build a relationship with them is number 1. Followed by positive reminders and one to one conferencing about behavior. Don’t embarrass, reteach, we can’t always assume! #EdutopiaChat"
Kim John Payne talks about stress-reactive behaviors (fight, flight, flock, and freeze) being the result of too much social complexity and/or too little form predictability in a student's day. Decrease the former and/or increase the later and things improve. #EdutopiaChat
edutopia: RT pammoran: fieldsofmindedu The don’t let your voice rise is actually great feedback for all kinds of interactions where you want to project confidence and care simultaneously #EdutopiaChat
edutopia: RT MrBrownELA: A3: I wish I had the “magic answer” but definitely continuing to build a relationship with them is number 1. Followed by positive reminders and one to one conferencing about behavior. Don’t embarrass, reteach, we can’t always assume! #EdutopiaChat
A2: My biggest challenge this year is 1-2 Ss who tend to dominate their class periods by being disruptive and seeking attention. I am trying to focus my energy on helping those who are well-behaved, gaining respect of the group, and slowly winning over the others #EdutopiaChat
A2: not letting little sounds annoy me. I’m very sensitive to sounds so sometimes I have to take a deep breath and not let that tapping pencil make me lose my cool! I know if I say something, they will just tap more! #EdutopiaChat
Whoa great question! How you run your classroom is incredibly intertwined with your beliefs about human behavior in a cultural context. I highly recommend reading Troublemakers by Carla Shalaby to learn more about this #EdutopiaChat
A4: Rituals and traditions. Rights of passage, systems that stay the same from year to year, things that kids know will be a part of their experience, no matter which year they're in my class. #EdutopiaChat
A1: Respect and you´ll be respected. Treat all students as if they were your own children. I´ve realized that myself 21 years ago when my 1st son was born. Nobody had told me that before. #EdutopiaChat
A3 and that kids’ behaviors are internally motivated differently - Glasser’s early reality therapy now choice theory became a frame for teaching replacement behaviors vs reward/punishment and started w a ? for me “what am I doing and is it working w this kid?” #EdutopiaChat
A3) Try to develop a deeper relationship with them. That may include checking in on them out side of classes, having parent conferences to find more about the student, talk with other teachers that has ha success #EdutopiaChat
I tell my students from day one that I value, above all else, kindness. Thinking is also very important, but because my class is heavily discussion based, without kindness, very little else can happen. #EdutopiaChat
edutopia:RT pammoran: fieldsofmindedu The don’t let your voice rise is actually great feedback for all kinds of interactions where you want to project confidence and care simultaneously #EdutopiaChat
edutopia:RT MrBrownELA: A3: I wish I had the “magic answer” but definitely continuing to build a relationship with them is number 1. Followed by positive reminders and one to one conferencing about behavior. Don’t embarrass, reteach, we can’t always assume! #EdutopiaChat
A4: We are a community and have a thriving culture, and because of this we support each other, decide as a class about norms and expectations and take joy in the growth and band together in the tough times. This leads to better management and better results. #Edutopiachat
A3. If the behavior becomes repetitive I try to identify the things that trigger it so that I can anticipate it. And I do my best to show the student that he/she can feel safe in my class. Because many times they misbehave due to previous bad experiences in school
#EdutopiaChat
A1: Develop “withitness,” the ability to attend to many things seamlessly. In fact, studying Kounin’s concepts overall, with regards to pacing and lesson delivery, helped immensely in my first years. #EdutopiaChat
A4. Some of you have commented about phrasing things positively and focusing on DOs and not DONTs. Also, an opening day exercise where students share meaningful info about themselves and I as teacher reciprocate is helpful in starting to build that culture. #EdutopiaChat
A4: The students are involved in determining and setting the culture. The goal is not to have an authoritative presence in the room, but a community that works together to determine what WE ALL expect from EACH OTHER! #EdutopiaChat
A3: Be intentional with creating a relationship — and be authentic. Under stress, we ALL play games to get what we want. Start with the heart. #edutopiachat
A4. Every class, I drop in an SEL Question (like a Godiva Chocolate). Example: "Name 1 classmate who would be the go-to person to lead us out of a zombie apocalypse." #EdutopiaChat
A4: I build a community by being vulnerable myself. I tell my kids when I’m feeling extra anxious or worried about something so that if I’m off, they know why. They can have bad days and I can too #EdutopiaChat
A4: I drill basic discussion and interaction norms into every lesson. Students are expected to talk in every assignment, and it is a no-compromise situation that students must respect each other.
Slowly, the respect builds (with constant repetition) #EdutopiaChat
Depends on the grade level, but it’s all about building a collective sense of responsibility and belonging. Through traditions, norms, celebrations, and most importantly by providing all students’ with power to decide things for themselves with support. #EdutopiaChat
A3: I speak with the student privately about what class expectation they may not be meeting, have them explain what the class expectation is, and the we make a plan for what they’ll do to fix it, and ask them what I should do if they continue the behavior. #EdutopiaChat
A3: Be intentional with creating a relationship — and be authentic. Under stress, we ALL play games to get what we want. Start with the heart. #edutopiachat
A1: to get your point across never talk, talk, talk it to death. Just take action! Ss not walking in hallways? Don’t lecture about it. Practise with them right away. #Edutopiachat
A4: Getting to know the Ss own community has proved to be powerful -reaching out to local organizations, inviting in community experts +getting to know each others backgrounds and what makes each Ss unique is special.Can be done with class meetings,self exploration #EdutopiaChat
A3. I have tried getting to know them and understanding their situation. I haven’t had many issues like this, but I feel more prepared to act in this way after taking my Masters classes. #Edutopiachat#ssvpln
A4: Students are at the center of every great classroom. Too often we think the teacher should establish the classroom culture. The teacher should be doing the bulk of the cultural learning and the students should be doing the teaching. #edutopiachat
A3: Using self reflection and strategically evaluating the environment I am providing. Striving to maintain high positive interactions that offset my corrections at least 3:1 #EdutopiaChat
A4: Understanding cultural differences will help a lot of educators. I make it a mission to learn about the community I serve and to be respectful to all students. Additionally, learn from them! I.e. Starbursts are not good rewards for Muslim students. 😅 #EdutopiaChat
Also, you get looser when your voice lowers. Henry Winkler said that the key to any effective action is being simultaneously loose and focused. #EdutopiaChat
A3: I´m sure I´ve always tried to "kill" that challenging behavior using my best weapon: love, showing I care, praying for that child, although I´ve lost my temper of course because I´m not perfect but trying to love & care those difficult ones. #EdutopiaChat
In regards to classroom management:
Yes, we want kids to be safe, but what we really want is for them to be STRONG. Self-awareness, self-regulation, and resilience actually allow kids to be free-- free to dream, create, collaborate, and achieve. #EdutopiaChat
A4: If you want your #classroomculture to be #inclusive your strategies have to reflect ALL of your Ss needs and #socialidentities. We understand that fair doesn’t mean the same in terms of our pedagogy- we have to move toward #equitable classroom management, too. #EdutopiaChat
This has to be where our work starts- particularly for white folks. We have to do the work to understand who we're really serving in our schools. #EdutopiaChat
A4 - we have to live the community norms that we want for kids in our schools - how do we communicate, what norms do we establish that are sensitive to the diverse needs of kids whether it’s bathroom breaks or facilitating community solution-finding to class issues #EdutopiaChat
A4: Building community and culture means making a safe environment. I do not tolerate racial/sexual slurs, violent speak, etc. Kids need to know I’m hearing these things and doing my best to combat them. If I let it continue, it shows I don’t care #EdutopiaChat
A4: I think that as important as it is to incorporate the cultures of our students in our class we must also look at how our culture, as a teacher, can affect our instruction. This has been pivotal for me as a white teacher of mostly kids of color. #EdutopiaChat
A4: Students bring in family photos in the beginning of the school year so we can share our love and motivation. We circle up at the beginning of every class period to greet, share, and connect with each other. #EdutopiaChat
A4:we create class manifestos around norms early in the year. This manifesto includes observable behaviors w/ appropriate responses 2 address the behavior. It becomes part of the class/school culture to hold each other accountable& raise them 2 their best selves. #EdutopiaChat
A4: Always allow for strengths of others to become part of processes thereby translating "management" into engagement, which influences culture & community. #edutopiachat
edutopia: RT MrBrownELA: A4: The students are involved in determining and setting the culture. The goal is not to have an authoritative presence in the room, but a community that works together to determine what WE ALL expect from EACH OTHER! #EdutopiaChat
edutopia: RT JoriKrulder: I tell my students from day one that I value, above all else, kindness. Thinking is also very important, but because my class is heavily discussion based, without kindness, very little else can happen. #EdutopiaChathttps://t.co/JFQ088eDop
edutopia: RT CriticalSkills1: MsConradCNUSD edutopia It's also important to remember that policing language has social justice roots. We need to help kids own their capacity to code switch, but not try to alienate them from their home cultures. #EdutopiaChat
edutopia: RT Kareemfarah23: A4: Students are at the center of every great classroom. Too often we think the teacher should establish the classroom culture. The teacher should be doing the bulk of the cultural learning and the students should be doing the teaching. #edutopiachat
My advice is to find the function of those behaviors. Are they trying to be removed? Are they trying to gain attention? Attention, escape, access to tangibles, and a sensory concern are the functions of behavior. #Edutopiachat
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@learnwmsgraham, @effortfuleduktr, @edutopia
RT SusanTotaro: A3: Ask for help! Family first-is my go to strategy diametrically opposed to the Student’s needs &/or identity? Can I celebrate what is valued at home in school? Can a colleague observe me and look for patterns? Give grace. #Collectiveefficay#EdutopiaChat
RT MrBrownELA: A4: The students are involved in determining and setting the culture. The goal is not to have an authoritative presence in the room, but a community that works together to determine what WE ALL expect from EACH OTHER! #EdutopiaChat
RT JoriKrulder: I tell my students from day one that I value, above all else, kindness. Thinking is also very important, but because my class is heavily discussion based, without kindness, very little else can happen. #EdutopiaChathttps://t.co/uIJQn7c2a8
A3. Build relationships!
Every behavior - good or bad, is a form of communication.
They eventually chill out when you talk about things that really interest them.
#EdutopiaChat
RT allisonfudge01: A3: When a student has challenging behavior, even though it is extremely difficult, I try to hit the restart button each day. Each day, I treat them like a kid who hasn’t messed up before. I try to give them the same opportunities as the others #edutopiachat
RT CriticalSkills1: MsConradCNUSD edutopia It's also important to remember that policing language has social justice roots. We need to help kids own their capacity to code switch, but not try to alienate them from their home cultures. #EdutopiaChat
RT Kareemfarah23: A4: Students are at the center of every great classroom. Too often we think the teacher should establish the classroom culture. The teacher should be doing the bulk of the cultural learning and the students should be doing the teaching. #edutopiachat
RT RewardingEdu: In regards to classroom management:
Yes, we want kids to be safe, but what we really want is for them to be STRONG. Self-awareness, self-regulation, and resilience actually allow kids to be free-- free to dream, create, collaborate, and achieve. #EdutopiaChat
RT allisonfudge01: A4: I build a community by being vulnerable myself. I tell my kids when I’m feeling extra anxious or worried about something so that if I’m off, they know why. They can have bad days and I can too #EdutopiaChat
I used content-based games. ONe they particularly loved was Guidry Basketball (enter a Nerf hoop to the discussion). It became a review device while simultaneously serving as a CM strategy. #EdutopiaChat
A1: Build relationships, smile, and be kind to your ss. Model respectful interactions and praise ss often. Critique negative behaviors privately, but more importantly, seek to understand WHY. Be empathetic. #EdutopiaChat
A4. I do my best to promote a culture of respect and responsibility in my class. It holds the students accountable for their actions as they recognize everybody may be affected by them, and it also creates a sense of community that we all need to take care of
#EdutopiaChat
A4: I think at the hear of creating culture is holding back judgment. This is a space where we will be different, we will have conflict, but we will listen and seek to understand without judgment. #EdutopiaChat
You can find the function by identifying what happens right before (antecedent) and what happens directly after (the consequence, what your reaction is). Then, change those things. #EdutopiaChat
In reply to
@learnwmsgraham, @effortfuleduktr, @edutopia
Me too Katie - worked with my 3 year old “would you rather wear your red or green pajamas to bed tonight?” “Would you rather write on paper or dictate to the computer?” #edutopiachat
edutopia:RT MrBrownELA: A4: The students are involved in determining and setting the culture. The goal is not to have an authoritative presence in the room, but a community that works together to determine what WE ALL expect from EACH OTHER! #EdutopiaChat
edutopia:RT JoriKrulder: I tell my students from day one that I value, above all else, kindness. Thinking is also very important, but because my class is heavily discussion based, without kindness, very little else can happen. #EdutopiaChathttps://t.co/0L2K8hpaUZ
edutopia:RT CriticalSkills1: MsConradCNUSD edutopia It's also important to remember that policing language has social justice roots. We need to help kids own their capacity to code switch, but not try to alienate them from their home cultures. #EdutopiaChat
edutopia:RT Kareemfarah23: A4: Students are at the center of every great classroom. Too often we think the teacher should establish the classroom culture. The teacher should be doing the bulk of the cultural learning and the students should be doing the teaching. #edutopiachat
Another way to look at this is "what is the unmet need or lagging skill connected to the behavior?" IMO students are often trying to get a need met using a less-polished skill that can clash w/teacher expectations #EdutopiaChat
In reply to
@morgankolis, @learnwmsgraham, @effortfuleduktr, @edutopia
edutopia:RT allisonfudge01: A4: I build a community by being vulnerable myself. I tell my kids when I’m feeling extra anxious or worried about something so that if I’m off, they know why. They can have bad days and I can too #EdutopiaChat
A4. While subbing, I was teaching in my home community and I very much had the same values (and teachers) as my students. Currently, my student teaching placement is very different, so I’m gaining a sense of what their culture’s like before I start teaching. #EdutopiaChat#ssvpln
A5: I've become much less directive and much more receptive. I turn much of the creation of norms over to my students and we discuss, reflect, and revisit them regularly #EdutopiaChat
To all questions - remember they are kids. We teach children. They are not their full selves. They probably aren’t trying to upset you personally. If it seems like it, they’re probably hurting. Love them when it seems impossible to do. #EdutopiaChat
A5: when I first started it was all about the hand claps, repeat after me, and similar things. I never knew my WHY for those. When I realized it was for me, and not the class is when I made it a point to build relationships! #EdutopiaChat
A5 There is a mountain of research on the benefits of SEL for improving class culture and enhancing achievement. Applying it has made me a believer. #EdutopiaChat
A5: I am a complete frenetic disaster when I first started, always reacting instead of managing. I have moved toward being more mindful, more deliberate, less reactive and kinder in my teaching (and in my life). With that said, there is always work to be done. #EdutopiaChat
A5 once I became inclusion, I learned to follow their expectations- then add my touch to it. The beauty of inclusion: Ss have ability to learn something 2 different ways #EdutopiaChat
A4 when you walk into the room and kids are at work, there’s a soft buzz, and you can’t immediately find the teacher that’s a statement about culture imo #EdutopiaChat
More Mindful. Exactly. I find that if I stay really present with my students, the next right thing to do becomes very clear at just the right time. I just have to stay open to it. #EdutopiaChat
Q5: on year 15... I don’t think Twitter has enough characters to answer this... I will say I have learned my nonnegotiables and places where I am willing to negotiate. I communicate the nons, and take the others case by case. #EdutopiaChat
A5: Strategies should change often to fit the needs and character of the classroom community. Again, empowering Ss to lead using their strengths allows for management to become engagement with less need for intervention. #edutopiachat
A5: I’ve become much more observant and intuitive. I can see a kid across the cafe that I haven’t seen in months and know something is wrong today. I’ve struggled with my own kids. All this has made be more patient and calm. I never get rattled anymore. #EdutopiaChat
A5:I tell my children& my Ss, life is hard @ all stages, we just have better coping mechanisms the older we get. I am able to empathize, practice patience, wait& own my mistakes now. My ego doesn’t get in the way. This alone has been transformative in class mgmt #EdutopiaChat
A4. Paying attention to student voice is a great step for classroom community-building. Check out @CICSWestBelden, for one example, where students give their input into classroom layouts: https://t.co/cvxmiwn2g6#edutopiachat
A5 What I have learned after 26 years in the classroom is that the best management techniques are subtle, pleasant, and pervasive. No bluster, all smiles, and completely consistent. #EdutopiaChat
A5: I hate to admit it but I used to be a “move your clip teacher” It was really when I started engaging in conversations and work with racial equity that I realized how much harm that system did to my kiddos. #EdutopiaChat
A5: Two years ago, I would yell to get my point across. Now, I make my voice quieter. I wait. I wait some more. I show Ss I value their time and mine. When I set expectations, I enforce them. They aren’t there for fun! #EdutopiaChat
Issues arise when we have theats to smoothness and momentum in our lessons. Maintain smoothness and momentum in your teaching by avoiding common problems like dangles, flip flops, stimulus bound, etc. His work is worth researching! #EdutopiaChat
Q1: Teach the expectations. Kids go from one teacher to the next. We aren’t the same people. Be upfront with expectations so the kids can succeed. And BUILD RELATIONSHIPS. #EdutopiaChat
A5: I learned the value of recognizing what "level" my reaction should be.
Whereas, before, there were MANY Dean's calls, now there are almost none
*nervously knocks on wood* #EdutopiaChat
A4 Community and culture are the foundation of CM. I refer often to a sign "What if everyone did it?" When classroom management situations arise, my first and second graders recite that message during the behavior processing chats. #EdutopiaChat
A generation of teachers were taught that method and directed to use it. I'm glad we think differently about how to be helpful to students! #EdutopiaChat
A4: By creating an environment where students co-create their community agreements. Although established “norms” have good intentions, it can reinforce a dominant culture. #edutopiachat
A5: I used to think I had to hold the reins with white knuckles to maintain control. Then I learned that I had to hand them over to really see what what was happening, what my students could do. Oh and by the way it was less work “managing” #EdutopiaChat
A5. They have changed from being mainly focus in punishment and consequences to focus on accountability from every single person in the room, including the teacher. We learn together in a safe environment for everyone
#EdutopiaChat
Q5: on year 15... I don’t think Twitter has enough characters to answer this... I will say I have learned my nonnegotiables and places where I am willing to negotiate. I communicate the nons, and take the others case by case. #EdutopiaChat
A5 - Just being able to do lots of reflecting has really helped. Early in teaching it’s easy to get caught in the moment. Learning how to read and listen is probably the biggest factor in addressing students. “Catch them being good, before they get bad!” #EdutopiaChat
A5. I used to use ClassDojo and other extrinsic motivators. They were a hassle and didn’t work. Instead, I teach students to be proud of their work, themselves, and each other. #edutopiachat
A2. Developing rapport and modeling behavior supersedes behavioral codes in HS classes. Work from a place of love and mutual growth. #listen#empatico#wholechild#EdutopiaChat
A5. Now everyone is involved. They do most of the talking. Also I found this app, TeachFX. It measures the teacher-to-student speak ratio.
#EdutopiaChat
edutopia: RT allisonfudge01: A4: I build a community by being vulnerable myself. I tell my kids when I’m feeling extra anxious or worried about something so that if I’m off, they know why. They can have bad days and I can too #EdutopiaChat
A4 - our motto is it’s your class. We never focus solely on one person, but rather a community of learners. Culture is developed by learning about each student. Their likes, hobbies, families and other pieces that make them special. #EdutopiaChat
A1 aware of trauma sensitive kids -understanding my behaviors can trigger kids’ behaviors and their behaviors offtask, defiance not necessarily abt what is happening in school - kids who struggle w schl are often some of most resilient kids in sch just to get there #EdutopiaChat
A3: if possible, I find it best to find a way for the student to get some space. When the dust has settled, the child is more available to speak to what was going on. It also helps me to reflect on what was going on. #EdutopiaChat
A5. Since I just started teaching, my strategies have changed drastically, and they’ll change more by the end of the year. While subbing, strategies varied, as I taught all grade levels, and now, my management is changing to adapt to my new school/culture. #EdutopiaChat#ssvpln
A5: I feel like I’ve grown as I have had different types of students with different behaviors. I get better each time I learn more about them. And have more experience with them. #EdutopiaChat
A5: Classroom management shifted from the “rules” to the the powerful relationships I built with my Ss. That’s it. Consistency, trust, structure, and honesty go a whole lot further than any gimmick or extrinsic reward. I learned to listen. #EdutopiaChat
A5 Less reactive, even more proactive! I spend more than the first six weeks working on the classroom learning community. It ALWAYS pays off in the end when we fly through the curriculum with pretty solid student behavior and choices the rest of the year. #EdutopiaChat
edutopia:RT ecuhiedprof: I became less reactive and more proactive. My mantra became, "The best way to deal with a CM issue is to not have a CM issue." #EdutopiaChathttps://t.co/3128STAxf0
edutopia:RT JoriKrulder: A5: I've become much less directive and much more receptive. I turn much of the creation of norms over to my students and we discuss, reflect, and revisit them regularly #EdutopiaChathttps://t.co/3128STAxf0
edutopia:RT MrBrownELA: A5: when I first started it was all about the hand claps, repeat after me, and similar things. I never knew my WHY for those. When I realized it was for me, and not the class is when I made it a point to build relationships! #EdutopiaChat
edutopia:RT skscsu: A5: Strategies should change often to fit the needs and character of the classroom community. Again, empowering Ss to lead using their strengths allows for management to become engagement with less need for intervention. #edutopiachat
A5: Classroom management shifted from the “rules” to the the powerful relationships I built with my Ss. That’s it. Consistency, trust, structure, and honesty go a whole lot further than any gimmick or extrinsic reward. I learned to listen. #EdutopiaChat
edutopia:RT MsLuna2014: A5. I mirror what is expected: kindness, give attention, respect, persevere, responsibility, give 100%. They are my purpose #EdutopiaChat
Mostly just taking care of myself as a person so I have that resilience to stay present and connected. Nothing is worse than lack of sleep for those rails. #EdutopiaChat
RT ecuhiedprof: I became less reactive and more proactive. My mantra became, "The best way to deal with a CM issue is to not have a CM issue." #EdutopiaChathttps://t.co/qvSTdv3Kvv
RT JoriKrulder: A5: I've become much less directive and much more receptive. I turn much of the creation of norms over to my students and we discuss, reflect, and revisit them regularly #EdutopiaChathttps://t.co/53MbAmeBAq
RT MrBrownELA: A5: when I first started it was all about the hand claps, repeat after me, and similar things. I never knew my WHY for those. When I realized it was for me, and not the class is when I made it a point to build relationships! #EdutopiaChat
RT skscsu: A5: Strategies should change often to fit the needs and character of the classroom community. Again, empowering Ss to lead using their strengths allows for management to become engagement with less need for intervention. #edutopiachat
RT EDMathHysteria: A5: I used to think I had to hold the reins with white knuckles to maintain control. Then I learned that I had to hand them over to really see what what was happening, what my students could do. Oh and by the way it was less work “managing” #EdutopiaChat
RT MsLuna2014: A5. I mirror what is expected: kindness, give attention, respect, persevere, responsibility, give 100%. They are my purpose #EdutopiaChat
I’m finishing a book on education. My favorite chapters are “pos” and the 3Ps and 3Es. Pos stands for positive. 3Es empowering, empathetic, enthusiastic. 3Ps. Passionate, patient and persistent. #EdutopiaChat
Classroom management is served by figuring out who we are and what we believe in. A specific identity makes us consistent in our CM choices. #EdutopiaChat
One other thing I've learned is that the first few minutes of class when students walk in is CRUCIAL. All it takes is eye contact and a sincere hello. If they know you're happy to see them, everything comes easier when it comes to learning #EdutopiaChat
A5: I´ve learned how to use words and phrases differently (I teach English as a Foreign Language to Spanish speaking Ss) like giving instructions, setting daily goals etc.: ALL the best I´ve learned was during my teaching years in @RSSinformation NC #EdutopiaChat
Always! If a student can teach it, they MUST know the topic REALLY well! Students at teachers also goes a long ways to helping develop that caring, supportive learning environment we want students to ideally build and maintain throughout the year. #EdutopiaChat
Awesome chat!!! Really important questions. If you get a chance, please join @MrsHopp126 on Sunday night at 7:30 est as she leads our weekly #TeachPos chat. She is going to be awesome. #EdutopiaChat
My last final thought...when I have a terrible class period and the Ss have made me angry, I sit on it. I don’t punish immediately. Then, I think about what they probably need. And it’s probably something positive. So I write a note to them saying what they do well #EdutopiaChat
A5 choice/comfort means creating environments - learning spaces- that are flexible. kids have different learning paths as choices 2 accomplish work as a T said - “simply letting a student stand up to work meant him staying in class all period for the first time” #EdutopiaChat
A5: Definitely adapting to student need and implementing new initiatives such as Personalized Learning, STEM, Project Based Learning, etc. #EdutopiaChat
Thank you SO much @edutopia and #edutopiachat folks for the opportunity to discuss this crucial topic. Heading over to #aplangchat now to talk about a super relateable @ClintSmithIII poem and how to use it to intro argument and rhetoric in our classes. All are welcome!
A4: Culture means so many things...my classroom culture is diff from my school culture which is different from Ss culture: in class as a community, we celebrate risks, we celebrate achievements big or small, and we create a space where Ss voice matters & is heard.
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