We all got into this field to teach. What many of us found, though, is that instead of getting to climb to the summit of Mt. Knowledge with our students, we’re dealing with frequent behavior problems that disrupt…well, everything. Student behavior is no minor issue in education. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for student behavior problems…
As a teacher, writing a classroom management plan is a crucial aspect of ensuring a productive and positive learning environment for both you and your students. A well-designed classroom management plan can help you establish clear expectations and guidelines for behavior, which will ultimately lead to a more effective and enjoyable teaching experience for all….
Effective instruction is at the heart of teaching. But what do we do when student behavior constantly interrupts our instruction? Few things are as stressful or disruptive as having repeated behavior problems in class, especially when they seem to be coming from the whole group. Unfortunately, many of us in education weren’t trained to address…
If only there were a classroom management strategy that was incredibly easy to implement and instantly wiped away all of our misbehavior woes. Well, spoiler alert: there’s not. I always say that anyone who tells you otherwise, who suggests they have a silver bullet for behavior problems, is probably selling you something. However, there are…
Sometimes the simplest barrier to better student behavior we can address is student motivation. With the right incentive, we can improve a wide range of behaviors. If we use that incentive well. Behavior contracts set us up to use incentives wisely to maximize student motivation to improve their own behavior. And using a contract to…