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Have you ever had a student’s behavior spiral out of control and you felt like there was nothing you could do? Or, have your students been so unruly that they no longer responded to your requests or commands? If that sounds familiar, then this blog post is for you. I am going to share with…
You might not know this, but the way you handle discipline in your classroom has a huge impact on student achievement. Students with teachers who use proactive classroom management techniques have higher grades and test scores than those with teachers who do not. In other words, if you’re looking for an easy way to boost…
We often hear about the distrust between students and teachers. We can all agree that it’s important to find ways for both parties to feel safe and respected by one another to create a productive and positive classroom environment. That being said, there are many things we as educators can do to regain the trust…
Freedom is an all-encompassing word that has plenty of definitions, but for this blog post, I will be focusing on the definition that means “liberty from arbitrary or despotic control.” It’s not just about letting kids do whatever they want either–it’s about giving them choices and encouraging their independence so they take ownership over what…
When you are a teacher, one of your main jobs is to create an environment where students can learn. The keyword in that sentence is “create.” Your job isn’t just about teaching the content or answering questions; it’s also about creating a space where learning can take place. One way to do this is through…
The topic of this blog is encouragement and praise in the classroom. It’s a well-known fact that people perform better when they feel appreciated. Often, however, teachers are too busy to provide the level of recognition needed for students to excel. To overcome this challenge, parents and educators alike need to know how best to…
Rudeness is a common occurrence in today’s classrooms. It can be hard to deal with and often it makes us feel frustrated, sad, and angry. When we are feeling this way, it is important to remember that the rude student doesn’t have anything personal against you–they just don’t know any better. This blog post will…
Every teacher has a student who talks during class. It’s hard to know how to deal with this problem because it can be so different for every person. There are many ways you can discipline the talkative student, but they all depend on your personality and what type of classroom environment you want to create.…
I know many of you have had to deal with an arrogant student at some point. Some of them are very hard to handle and can make teaching a lot more difficult. So, I have compiled this blog post about how to deal with the worst types of students. Whether it is their attitude, what…
