Bian is probably the most influential person who has helped to shape my classroom managment philosophy. He came to Mercer County WV 13 years ago and it was my first and most challenging year. I felt so overwhelmed and hopeless. I honestly belive if I had not learned many of these strategies I would not have learned to love my job and love my most challenging kids. I wish I could say I feel like I have always succeeded with every kid, but I can honestly say I have done my best, they all know I love them, and I have planted the seeds that maybe will grow later. I don't know if he reads these comments, but if so, thank you Brian. You have changed my life and the lives of over 200 of my students for the better.
A colleague put your book in my hand two days ago and told me your videos were great. I read this strategy yesterday and this one strategy is profound. Thank you for changing my life for the better. Thank you for your insight and delivering it quickly. My students are going to have a better year because of you.
Brian, this is an excellent strategy! I am going to attempt the question challenge today to see how well I can do. As a veteran with only a year and a half now of teaching experience I can often find myself thinking the same thing about time and why did I waste it just now on an argumentative conversation with a kid that obviously is expressing the symptom of issues at home. I feel like this is a great opportunity to improve my teaching and my ability to control my veteran impulses to demand control and respect through firmness.
@ Summer school all June....THIS, yes THIS strategy was immensely helpful today! Your #1 is "gold," without demeaning my students. Thank you, thank you.....carry on! BTW, your visit to Lawrenceville, IL and CUSD #20 was where we met, as I wrote the grant to pay for your PD lesson. #FollowingEverSince #gold #useful #respectful #hooray
I see so much of this with a student that I have this year! At the same time, she is the first to volunteer to help, and will give her last if someone else doesn’t have. I’m capitalizing on that, but being a “2nd to last word” teacher has helped as well! She’ll pout for a little while if I don’t engage, but then get right back to business!
Asking questions is a great way to show that you are engaged in a conversation and not just trying to controll them. Although this may be off putting at first, if they aren't used to it ; in the end they will appreciate it. This is great advice !
Omg I needed this for my twin girls 14.... it’s non stop and I hate feeling like I’m being mean or taking sides 😭 but they are mean. We have structure with cheer. But they always want to complain when I ask them to do something 😭
A lot of kids wondering the halls who just don't seem to care. Many are not cared for at home. Motivating them & lovign them in a way to get them to want to be in class??
Bian is probably the most influential person who has helped to shape my classroom managment philosophy. He came to Mercer County WV 13 years ago and it was my first and most challenging year. I felt so overwhelmed and hopeless. I honestly belive if I had not learned many of these strategies I would not have learned to love my job and love my most challenging kids. I wish I could say I feel like I have always succeeded with every kid, but I can honestly say I have done my best, they all know I love them, and I have planted the seeds that maybe will grow later. I don't know if he reads these comments, but if so, thank you Brian. You have changed my life and the lives of over 200 of my students for the better.
A colleague put your book in my hand two days ago and told me your videos were great. I read this strategy yesterday and this one strategy is profound. Thank you for changing my life for the better. Thank you for your insight and delivering it quickly. My students are going to have a better year because of you.
I’m an emotional support SpEd teacher and I love your stuff! Keep empowering educators to build relationships!
Brian, this is an excellent strategy! I am going to attempt the question challenge today to see how well I can do. As a veteran with only a year and a half now of teaching experience I can often find myself thinking the same thing about time and why did I waste it just now on an argumentative conversation with a kid that obviously is expressing the symptom of issues at home. I feel like this is a great opportunity to improve my teaching and my ability to control my veteran impulses to demand control and respect through firmness.
@ Summer school all June....THIS, yes THIS strategy was immensely helpful today! Your #1 is "gold," without demeaning my students. Thank you, thank you.....carry on! BTW, your visit to Lawrenceville, IL and CUSD #20 was where we met, as I wrote the grant to pay for your PD lesson. #FollowingEverSince #gold #useful #respectful #hooray
Came here for help in the classroom.. realized I needed this for my oldest child. Thank you & May God bless you & yours!
LOL. I am glad I could help you!
I see so much of this with a student that I have this year! At the same time, she is the first to volunteer to help, and will give her last if someone else doesn’t have. I’m capitalizing on that, but being a “2nd to last word” teacher has helped as well! She’ll pout for a little while if I don’t engage, but then get right back to business!
Asking questions is a great way to show that you are engaged in a conversation and not just trying to controll them.
Although this may be off putting at first, if they aren't used to it ; in the end they will appreciate it.
This is great advice !
Thanks Kerri
Today was a work day for teachers and I put this on for some background PD :) I think I'm going to try the questions only method and see what happens.
This is brilliant! Simpler but brilliant! Thanks for sharing your story with Morrill Public Schools.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have only one child and defiant is an understatement
Thank you. It was very helpful.
You are very welcome!
I’ve been an oppositional kid and now I have my own same kid 😅
That’s so strange to start understanding gow it works only now
Do you have any videos to help school bus drivers deal with student behaviors while driving a big school bus?
Omg I needed this for my twin girls 14.... it’s non stop and I hate feeling like I’m being mean or taking sides 😭 but they are mean. We have structure with cheer. But they always want to complain when I ask them to do something 😭
A lot of kids wondering the halls who just don't seem to care. Many are not cared for at home. Motivating them & lovign them in a way to get them to want to be in class??