Dear
New and Beginning Teachers,
You
and I are in the same boat! To be
honest, it is nice to have someone to relate to. There is comfort level knowing that you are
not alone. Yes, I am sure that you are
learning that teaching is very rewarding, however, it is also demanding. So allow me to share some tips that I read
along away in relation to classroom management.
In
the book Methods for Teaching and Learning by Newcomb, there is an
excellent guideline to follow. 1) Start
out firm, 2) Be prepared to teach well, 3) Have a definite routine by which
each class is started, 4) Make generous use of praise, 5) Do not have
favorites, 6) Be consistent, yet not predictable, 7) Take action whenever a
problem arises, 8) Learn to separate the action of a student from the person of
the student, 9) Never make threats, only make promises, 10) Set a good example,
11) Be sure the penalty fits the offense, 12) Be attentive to all behavior in
the classroom and laboratory, and 13) Learn
to forgive and forget.
I
believe that all of the examples are certainly helpful in the guideline and
that it is absolutely necessary to provide students with a routine and sense of
direction. As a teacher we are not only
responsible to teach but we have to be the directors of our students learning
as well and make our daily expectations clear so they want to engage.
In addition to reading Newcomb's book I recommend that you watch this video.
I
hope this helps! I wish you the best
teaching!
Sincerely,
Jenna
Moser
~A
teacher in the same boat!
Great Post Jenna!
ReplyDeleteGood Job!
Muchos Gracias!
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