1) Give Respect 1:34 2) Two week Time Out 2:50 3) Two minute Time Out 4:14 4) Are you ready time out 6:01 5) The Behavior Plan Index Card program (Two weeks) 8:14 6) Tardiness Training 11:51 7) I'm not really angry 14:11 8) Summary 15:18 9) Credits 16:14
I like your behavior management techniques. However, my hard, tough, urban students would just throw away their cards or leave them on the desk. You don't know how mean they are.
Actually, I do - but your best game-changing tactic starts with the respect thing that I mentioned at the outset. It might take time. Your students may lack role models for respect, so it can start with you. Your two other best assets are a sense of humor, and a creative approach to problem-solving.
I'm currently in college to become a math teacher. The thing that worries me the most about teaching in the future is wondering if I will be able to keep control of my class. I remember I had a science teacher in high school who would let the students get to her. She would break down in tears in front of the class... It scares me how bad students can get if you don't take control from the start.
Marie Bryan Marie, I have two pieces of advice that I strongly recommend. When teaching your first class: 1. Appear to be confident. If you're nervous, go in there and fake it. You'll quickly get your sea-legs under you. If you appear nervous, the kids will feel less secure in the classroom. 2. Be friendly. Smile at the kids. If you care about the kids and treat them with a certain amount of respect, they will sense it, and model it back. So much better than trying to be Stalin and getting into a power struggle. I'll also throw in the importance of not making students (especially boys) "lose face" in front of their peers. They will act out if they feel they are being demeaned in front of their classmates. Some also recommend the importance of developing and teaching classroom procedures for the kids to learn and follow, and involving the kids themselves in classroom management.
Marie B Some of my Classes have "Rewards" You get 10 Min before the class end each friend if you did not loss more than 5 Mins and it counts for whole class and I in Middle School..
Good advice .. I'm sixty eight and had a nightmare that I was back in school and the teacher had me stand while she belittled me as she did many times .. In the bad dream I looked down and noticed I was wearing no clothes .. Maybe that is why I tuned out all teachers since third grade and hated them ,but didn't know why.
hey, I'm also a a math teacher to be with the same worries you have, so did you start teaching yet? and if so, what advice would you give me now that you've got some experience.
I am a student and I can tell you that as long as a teacher shows respect and does a good job teaching then I don't act out often, however I have declared war on a teacher and NONE of the methods would stop me just escalate things worse, but I guess I am a rare one, I can tell it will work on most students.
These are really great ideas! If more people would teach the behavior they want to see and maintain a friendly relationship, teachers would be so much better off. I am going to use the card system on Monday!
I'm currently teaching English as a second language in Asia. It is incredibly challenging because the kids I teach are only 8-10 years old and don't speak much English. I do have a co-teacher who is helping me with the translation of instructions when I need. But I definitely have gained a new respect for teachers. Actually, I remember when I was in the seventh grade. My friend and I were very bad in that class. The teacher ended up committing suicide. Not to say that it was all our fault, but after having my frustrations in the classroom I can see how difficult it can be. Respect to skilled teachers!
Excellent. I am going to use this with my grandchildren. One child does not show respect and has a tantrum when she loses a game. she makes everything into a competition, which is exhausting when we just want to play and have fun. I need the first rule and second. However, a little adaptation into the other methods may be excellent. thanks.
I wish I had seen this video before I taught last year. Your classroom management style actually makes sense. I particularly like your use of only one classroom rule (technically) and the banishment to Siberia! The conventional methods that I was taught didn't work as well in my teaching environment. I taught at a low-income school, with a lot of student behavioral problems. I'm talking problems such as smoking weed in the bathroom, cursing out teachers and administrators, constant fighting, and bringing weapons to school.
That's when you can modify the "Siberia" tactic. Identify the "remote location" with a sign: "Siberia" - which identifies a particular available seat. A relentlessly off-task child thrives when moved there, if there is the hope of earning back the old seat.
I have a few questions. For the behavior index card what happens if they end up with a lot of check marks after their name? What happens when students turn it into a game and think its "cool" to have the check marks? And what do you do when students don't correct themselves when you say I'm not angry I'm annoyed? They like to annoy just as much as they like to make you angry.
Invite a parent to a conference, along with the student, and let the student share the proud achievement of all those check marks, and also explain to the parent what they signify. Treat the lack of cooperation as disappointing, since the student has not stepped up and owned his or her behavior, which is the checklist's purpose. As for the annoyance thing: If your students like to annoy you, try to figure out what you do to make it fun for them - I'm speaking from experience here! :-)
The idea of treating your students with respect works similarly for any age of student. In some capacity or other, I have at least briefly taught every age from special needs pre-k to advanced placement senior English, even adults in "traffic school." These tactics are adaptable to all ages and levels, because they grow out of our humanity. As a postscript: college students HAVE to be easier than high schoolers! :-)
Your strategies seem to work, but what if you cannot send the students out of the room? One year I had over 30 kids, so space for an isolation center, either. Any suggestions?
HeIIo!I reaIIy need your advice! I am a young teacher and I am in despair. Our school and education authorities have strictly forbidden us (teachers) to turn kids out of the classroom during the lesson. As for school authorities, they refuse to have any talks with misbehaving kids and their parents, so all responsibility fr what is happening during the lesson is laid on teachers. Also kids don't get expelled froms school for misbehavior, as well as they don't for their poor progress. AND they know it and use it. What is the way to calm down class of 23 kids with behavior problems during English as Second Language lesson?What rules and punihments to set?! Thanks in advance!
Do you explain the tardy, index, 2 minute behaviors to everyone at the start of the class? Or do you just share them on the fly with the disruptive students?
The only thing I lay out at the beginning is the "Always show respect" rule. The others spring up as needed, and I think the surprise factor adds to their effectiveness. The class may or may not be included in the explanation, depending on whether that would be helpful, or maybe only embarrassing, which I won't do.
Thanks so much for the help on the classroom management. I am going to try a few of these tomorrow to see if I can get some things working. I started with this class in November 2016 and still getting to know them to some extent, but going to try the 2 minute time out and the index card check off plan. Do you automatically tell them we're going to do it for two weeks?
I'm not sure if you can help give me some advice, but I just started substituting elementary grades..I am mainly trying to substitute 1st-5th grade. I am a little nervous about subbing kindergarten, since my first experience with 1st grade was kinda hectic. The children were not horrible, but it was a roller coaster all day trying to maintain low levels in the class. Once one child got loud, they all did. I would tell them that their teacher would be hearing about bad behavior, and I would shut the lights off and have them lay their heads down.. this worked for a little while, and then it would get loud again. I almost had to shout a few times. I didn't yell, but I couldn't hear myself. I had kids getting up and trying to ask me questions, when I would tell them to get in their seats. Obviously, even though I kept telling them that they needed to behave just as if they did on a regular day, they would get out of line. I just am at a loss. The thing that makes it harder is since I am subbing, I don't always know the behavior rewards/discipline that the regular teacher has in place. Sorry for being so long, but hoping you can give me some insight.
+Lovely Lisa I'm a teacher aide and I see the difference of how first graders act when there is a substitute around. I at least get to deal with classroom management, even if I don't actually teach a lesson. The substitute teacher who is more successful is the one who tries to point out examples of good behavior and makes an effort to compliment the student on it. Once the other students see this, they want this type of attention too. They also don't continue on with anything until the students are quiet and ready. Of course, first graders are naturally loud, but the theme of respect is important. First graders have trouble grasping the idea that they are moving from a less social atmosphere like kindergarten to one where they have to learn. They also have a shorter attention span than older kids. So blaming yourself or getting mad at this is not helping. Trying to understand why and asking students why they are doing what they are doing makes them think about it themselves. So you could ask kindly "What are you doing out of your seat?" and if they have an acceptable answer, then great. But if they don't, then you can just explain to them "That is not what we should be doing right now, return to your seat". Also, separating disruptive students from their buddies is really effective. Just do a quick seat change with a quieter student. I try to help the substitute teachers by helping them realize when students aren't supposed to be together and I move them myself most of the time. And the questions - just tell them that you will answer their questions when they are sitting quietly and politely at their desk while raising their hand. If they can't get what they want using their behavior, then they will stop. Another thing to remember too - don't compare yourself to the teacher. If you don't know the management that they use, then you need to improvise. Basic rules are about respect and if they aren't showing it, you should and let respectful students model it as well (be sure to point it out). It should be your classroom for the day, too. I get a little upset myself when I see the kids trying to pull stuff on the sub, but I remain calm and I show them how they are supposed to be acting. Remind them about respect and show it back. Also, compliment them when you can and ask them about stuff that interests them. They feel like you are on their level this way. Finally, give them small choices that make them feel like they are still in control (e.g. "Do you want to start your work with a pencil or a pen?"). If this doesn't work, then use consequences that will stop the behavior (ones that are respectful in themselves - like color cards), but start with more passive reactions than consequences. By the way, you shouldn't ask them to "please" do anything. That implies they have a choice ;). I made this mistake at first and I couldn't get the kids to come read individually with me. They just said "I don't want to!" or "No". I just wish I knew all of this walking into my job. I was as shell shocked as you.
Teacher Davidson: Please advise me. I have under my care grade 7-12 students on the subject of English. This is here in Asia, & the overall proficiency is such that 'good morning' is often heard in the afternoons, many of the most advanced pupils cannot count past 10,000, & common expressions such as 'what are you doing?' or 'how is he?' are pretty much extra-terrestrial to them. What i mean to say is that, while having serious disciplinary issues, particularly in the lower levels (classes are set up according to academic performance, IQ & EQ), it is just positively out of the question for me to verbally make a moral point. I can model the behaviour, but that's about it. I could not dream of talking to my problematic kids the way you talk to yours because the language barrier at this point just does not allow it. How shall i proceed?
I would focus on using creativity to capture their attention, and then hold it by adding some competitive fun (in teams), to practice the everyday sayings. Use examples from current culture, which would appeal to the age group, and which are carefully selected to be challenging yet do-able. The students will suddenly start showing more knowledge - a surprising bonus. I am pretty sure they know more than they show. Students who are engaged lose interest in the off-task stuff. The energy you direct toward enlivening the content will save you having to spend so much energy on behavior issues.
I had students who when sent outside for 2 min. did not want to come back to the classroom, saying 'they were not ready' until the end of the period. What do you do then, especially if this behavior is repeated? And what if the student doesn't mark the card?
Some students make a practice of misbehaving so that they will be ejected, and then they will happily spend the entire class period outside, free of responsibilities. I nip that one in the bud by showing annoyance when they don't return after 2 minutes: "You don't get to stay out here and miss the class!" In other words, you want to encourage some new patterns with students who have chronic problems. It always helps to have something DIFFERENT to say than what they expect (and see) from most teachers.... Won't mark the card? That's their chance to avoid worse consequences. Play it up!
Granted that I was not much of a behavioral problem kind of kid in school, but I think I would have been more scared of these tactics than believed they were modeling respect for me.
Abbey McMinnHmm, interesting. I decided to share these ideas because they are so effective with students who seldom feel respected. My theory as to why these tactics work is that my respect for the students comes from my heart, and I give them credit for recognizing the difference. Then I see it reflected back to me in new ways, and I feel rewarded for having taken the time to show them how respect feels. Everyone comes away a winner.
Please advise me- I will be teacing summer school with students with IEP's with bahavior problems grades k-6 grade How should i set up the classrom and create materials thank you
I would emphasize social skills over academics for your summer program. (They need this!) Keep a flexible seating arrangement with constant adjustments - move someone when a problem arises. Focus on engaging (fun) activities which allow for movement, and also burn off excess energy.
I appreciate your tardiness training! It seems like it's a win-win after a student makes a mistake. The key is to ensure the student does what he/she says he'll do. :)
Also, maybe I didn't emphasize in the beginning of class that there would be consequences.. I can't remember if I talked to the class about that the first day. I introduced myself and let them know I would be their substitute for the day. They actually started out pretty quiet and calm for the first hour, but then it just went down from there. And it was even worse when we would transition into something else. I had children telling me what the teacher did to quiet the class down, such as 123, eyes on me, and the students would stop what they were doing, but then in a few minutes would get loud again. If it were just one child, maybe it would not have been so bad, but it was the whole class.. and if it wasn't the whole class it was one table being noisy.
+Lovely Lisa Sounds like it was a tough day, but you were doing something right if the students were trying to help you! It's best to be stern from the start - not mean or scary, just business-like. Not too friendly, and hopefully not visibly flustered. If you just ACT like you're in charge, you don't need to tell them that you are. They get it. Being engaging and moving the lesson forward briskly helps, too. Too much lag time while you put out tiny fires and you'll lose them all. It gets easier as you develop your own strategies. Build on your good moments!
+vpdavidson i have a tough day today with the pupils. 123, didnt work. nothing worked and they just kept on chatting and chatting. i almost feel like quitting my teachers training programme.
+Ade Okeya Sorry to hear that! Try "extreme calm" - stand very still and silent in front, and they will usually grow quiet. To get their attention if they are really unruly, speak quietly, saying, "when you can hear me, please stop talking and listen for instructions." Continue to speak calmly and quietly. Say "thank you," and maybe "who can tell me what you are supposed to do now?" (Maybe some WERE actually listening, and you didn't realize it!) Try to radiate as much confidence as possible. They expect you to be in charge, no matter how it might seem at the moment.
Hahaha... I'm currently teaching English as a second language in China. I have been here since 2009. What so funny is that I am doing all this things before i found this video. It's effective. but I made a little twist on how to make class rules...
I let the students make the classroom rules and let them approve it. I need to let them make their own rules so that they wouldn't say that it's all my rules... I just make sure that the important rule "respect" is above all rules. After letting them approve the rules I asked them the possible punishments or how many warnings before the punishments... it was very effective. When the classroom rules are set, I let them signed it...
1. Locate ringleader. 2. Make ringleader your special "friend" by allowing him special permissions or behaviors not permitted to other classmates. 3. Once he is on your side, use him to police other classmates. You're welcome.
1) Give Respect 1:34
2) Two week Time Out 2:50
3) Two minute Time Out 4:14
4) Are you ready time out 6:01
5) The Behavior Plan Index Card program (Two weeks) 8:14
6) Tardiness Training 11:51
7) I'm not really angry 14:11
8) Summary 15:18
9) Credits 16:14
Thanks for this index - very helpful.
I like your behavior management techniques. However, my hard, tough, urban students would just throw away their cards or leave them on the desk. You don't know how mean they are.
Actually, I do - but your best game-changing tactic starts with the respect thing that I mentioned at the outset. It might take time. Your students may lack role models for respect, so it can start with you. Your two other best assets are a sense of humor, and a creative approach to problem-solving.
You have a great personality for middle school! I am sure the students love you. Thank you for the tips!
I'm currently in college to become a math teacher. The thing that worries me the most about teaching in the future is wondering if I will be able to keep control of my class. I remember I had a science teacher in high school who would let the students get to her. She would break down in tears in front of the class... It scares me how bad students can get if you don't take control from the start.
Marie Bryan Marie, I have two pieces of advice that I strongly recommend. When teaching your first class:
1. Appear to be confident.
If you're nervous, go in there and fake it. You'll quickly get your sea-legs under you. If you appear nervous, the kids will feel less secure in the classroom.
2. Be friendly.
Smile at the kids. If you care about the kids and treat them with a certain amount of respect, they will sense it, and model it back. So much better than trying to be Stalin and getting into a power struggle.
I'll also throw in the importance of not making students (especially boys) "lose face" in front of their peers. They will act out if they feel they are being demeaned in front of their classmates.
Some also recommend the importance of developing and teaching classroom procedures for the kids to learn and follow, and involving the kids themselves in classroom management.
Marie B Some of my Classes have "Rewards" You get 10 Min before the class end each friend if you did not loss more than 5 Mins and it counts for whole class and I in Middle School..
Good advice .. I'm sixty eight and had a nightmare that I was back in school and the teacher had me stand while she belittled me as she did many times .. In the bad dream I looked down and noticed I was wearing no clothes .. Maybe that is why I tuned out all teachers since third grade and hated them ,but didn't know why.
hey, I'm also a a math teacher to be with the same worries you have, so did you start teaching yet? and if so, what advice would you give me now that you've got some experience.
what if they refuse to go?
I am a student and I can tell you that as long as a teacher shows respect and does a good job teaching then I don't act out often, however I have declared war on a teacher and NONE of the methods would stop me just escalate things worse, but I guess I am a rare one, I can tell it will work on most students.
These are really great ideas! If more people would teach the behavior they want to see and maintain a friendly relationship, teachers would be so much better off. I am going to use the card system on Monday!
I'm currently teaching English as a second language in Asia. It is incredibly challenging because the kids I teach are only 8-10 years old and don't speak much English. I do have a co-teacher who is helping me with the translation of instructions when I need. But I definitely have gained a new respect for teachers. Actually, I remember when I was in the seventh grade. My friend and I were very bad in that class. The teacher ended up committing suicide. Not to say that it was all our fault, but after having my frustrations in the classroom I can see how difficult it can be. Respect to skilled teachers!
Very interesting and it's much better than being hard nosed confrontational.
"My behavior plan" ROFL! I need that; thanks!
Excellent. I am going to use this with my grandchildren. One child does not show respect and has a tantrum when she loses a game. she makes everything into a competition, which is exhausting when we just want to play and have fun. I need the first rule and second. However, a little adaptation into the other methods may be excellent. thanks.
I LOVE the index card behavior plan idea!! I'm using that on Monday! As well as the tardiness training!
I wish I had seen this video before I taught last year. Your classroom management style actually makes sense. I particularly like your use of only one classroom rule (technically) and the banishment to Siberia! The conventional methods that I was taught didn't work as well in my teaching environment. I taught at a low-income school, with a lot of student behavioral problems. I'm talking problems such as smoking weed in the bathroom, cursing out teachers and administrators, constant fighting, and bringing weapons to school.
Great! she has found a formula that works really well for her.
Discipline, so important in a classroom
That's when you can modify the "Siberia" tactic. Identify the "remote location" with a sign: "Siberia" - which identifies a particular available seat. A relentlessly off-task child thrives when moved there, if there is the hope of earning back the old seat.
You had me at number 1!! Thank you.
This was amazing!! I will definitely be using this in my classroom!!!!
I have a few questions. For the behavior index card what happens if they end up with a lot of check marks after their name? What happens when students turn it into a game and think its "cool" to have the check marks? And what do you do when students don't correct themselves when you say I'm not angry I'm annoyed? They like to annoy just as much as they like to make you angry.
Invite a parent to a conference, along with the student, and let the student share the proud achievement of all those check marks, and also explain to the parent what they signify. Treat the lack of cooperation as disappointing, since the student has not stepped up and owned his or her behavior, which is the checklist's purpose. As for the annoyance thing: If your students like to annoy you, try to figure out what you do to make it fun for them - I'm speaking from experience here! :-)
vpdavidson
The idea of treating your students with respect works similarly for any age of student. In some capacity or other, I have at least briefly taught every age from special needs pre-k to advanced placement senior English, even adults in "traffic school." These tactics are adaptable to all ages and levels, because they grow out of our humanity. As a postscript: college students HAVE to be easier than high schoolers! :-)
going to try some of these tomorrow! thanks!
i tried the index card strategy and it worked well for my class
Your strategies seem to work, but what if you cannot send the students out of the room? One year I had over 30 kids, so space for an isolation center, either. Any suggestions?
I will definitely be trying many of these techniques! Thanks so much!!!
HeIIo!I reaIIy need your advice! I am a young teacher and I am in despair. Our school and education authorities have strictly forbidden us (teachers) to turn kids out of the classroom during the lesson. As for school authorities, they refuse to have any talks with misbehaving kids and their parents, so all responsibility fr what is happening during the lesson is laid on teachers. Also kids don't get expelled froms school for misbehavior, as well as they don't for their poor progress. AND they know it and use it.
What is the way to calm down class of 23 kids with behavior problems during English as Second Language lesson?What rules and punihments to set?!
Thanks in advance!
So glad I found this video again! Thanks for this !
Wow. Thank you Very much for that...
I am a teacher and those rules are great for my Class!
Thank You
This should be an integral part of teachers' education at the university level
Do you explain the tardy, index, 2 minute behaviors to everyone at the start of the class?
Or do you just share them on the fly with the disruptive students?
The only thing I lay out at the beginning is the "Always show respect" rule. The others spring up as needed, and I think the surprise factor adds to their effectiveness. The class may or may not be included in the explanation, depending on whether that would be helpful, or maybe only embarrassing, which I won't do.
Thanks so much for the help on the classroom management. I am going to try a few of these tomorrow to see if I can get some things working. I started with this class in November 2016 and still getting to know them to some extent, but going to try the 2 minute time out and the index card check off plan. Do you automatically tell them we're going to do it for two weeks?
I'm not sure if you can help give me some advice, but I just started substituting elementary grades..I am mainly trying to substitute 1st-5th grade. I am a little nervous about subbing kindergarten, since my first experience with 1st grade was kinda hectic. The children were not horrible, but it was a roller coaster all day trying to maintain low levels in the class. Once one child got loud, they all did. I would tell them that their teacher would be hearing about bad behavior, and I would shut the lights off and have them lay their heads down.. this worked for a little while, and then it would get loud again. I almost had to shout a few times. I didn't yell, but I couldn't hear myself. I had kids getting up and trying to ask me questions, when I would tell them to get in their seats. Obviously, even though I kept telling them that they needed to behave just as if they did on a regular day, they would get out of line. I just am at a loss. The thing that makes it harder is since I am subbing, I don't always know the behavior rewards/discipline that the regular teacher has in place. Sorry for being so long, but hoping you can give me some insight.
+Lovely Lisa I'm a teacher aide and I see the difference of how first graders act when there is a substitute around. I at least get to deal with classroom management, even if I don't actually teach a lesson. The substitute teacher who is more successful is the one who tries to point out examples of good behavior and makes an effort to compliment the student on it. Once the other students see this, they want this type of attention too. They also don't continue on with anything until the students are quiet and ready. Of course, first graders are naturally loud, but the theme of respect is important.
First graders have trouble grasping the idea that they are moving from a less social atmosphere like kindergarten to one where they have to learn. They also have a shorter attention span than older kids. So blaming yourself or getting mad at this is not helping. Trying to understand why and asking students why they are doing what they are doing makes them think about it themselves. So you could ask kindly "What are you doing out of your seat?" and if they have an acceptable answer, then great. But if they don't, then you can just explain to them "That is not what we should be doing right now, return to your seat". Also, separating disruptive students from their buddies is really effective. Just do a quick seat change with a quieter student. I try to help the substitute teachers by helping them realize when students aren't supposed to be together and I move them myself most of the time.
And the questions - just tell them that you will answer their questions when they are sitting quietly and politely at their desk while raising their hand. If they can't get what they want using their behavior, then they will stop.
Another thing to remember too - don't compare yourself to the teacher. If you don't know the management that they use, then you need to improvise. Basic rules are about respect and if they aren't showing it, you should and let respectful students model it as well (be sure to point it out). It should be your classroom for the day, too. I get a little upset myself when I see the kids trying to pull stuff on the sub, but I remain calm and I show them how they are supposed to be acting. Remind them about respect and show it back. Also, compliment them when you can and ask them about stuff that interests them. They feel like you are on their level this way. Finally, give them small choices that make them feel like they are still in control (e.g. "Do you want to start your work with a pencil or a pen?"). If this doesn't work, then use consequences that will stop the behavior (ones that are respectful in themselves - like color cards), but start with more passive reactions than consequences.
By the way, you shouldn't ask them to "please" do anything. That implies they have a choice ;). I made this mistake at first and I couldn't get the kids to come read individually with me. They just said "I don't want to!" or "No". I just wish I knew all of this walking into my job. I was as shell shocked as you.
Couldn't quite understand the check mark thing and where can I find this behavior check card.
you make it with index card just write down the names of children sorry for the late reply
What a great teacher! Thank u for this video.
The moral of the story, show the student respect. I understand.
These are really good techniques for changing behavior.
Teacher Davidson:
Please advise me.
I have under my care grade 7-12 students on the subject of English.
This is here in Asia, & the overall proficiency is such that 'good morning'
is often heard in the afternoons, many of the most advanced pupils cannot
count past 10,000, & common expressions such as 'what are you doing?'
or 'how is he?' are pretty much extra-terrestrial to them.
What i mean to say is that, while having serious disciplinary issues,
particularly in the lower levels (classes are set up according to academic
performance, IQ & EQ), it is just positively out of the question for me to
verbally make a moral point. I can model the behaviour, but that's about it.
I could not dream of talking to my problematic kids the way you talk to
yours because the language barrier at this point just does not allow it.
How shall i proceed?
I would focus on using creativity to capture their attention, and then hold it by adding some competitive fun (in teams), to practice the everyday sayings. Use examples from current culture, which would appeal to the age group, and which are carefully selected to be challenging yet do-able. The students will suddenly start showing more knowledge - a surprising bonus. I am pretty sure they know more than they show. Students who are engaged lose interest in the off-task stuff. The energy you direct toward enlivening the content will save you having to spend so much energy on behavior issues.
Thank you!
Great stuff!!!!
I had students who when sent outside for 2 min. did not want to come back to the classroom, saying 'they were not ready' until the end of the period. What do you do then, especially if this behavior is repeated?
And what if the student doesn't mark the card?
Some students make a practice of misbehaving so that they will be ejected, and then they will happily spend the entire class period outside, free of responsibilities. I nip that one in the bud by showing annoyance when they don't return after 2 minutes: "You don't get to stay out here and miss the class!" In other words, you want to encourage some new patterns with students who have chronic problems. It always helps to have something DIFFERENT to say than what they expect (and see) from most teachers.... Won't mark the card? That's their chance to avoid worse consequences. Play it up!
Thumbs up. I'm going to try the index card.
Interesting video :) what is the difference between teaching high school students and students in college? :)
I think this will be very helpful.
Granted that I was not much of a behavioral problem kind of kid in school, but I think I would have been more scared of these tactics than believed they were modeling respect for me.
Abbey McMinnHmm, interesting. I decided to share these ideas because they are so effective with students who seldom feel respected. My theory as to why these tactics work is that my respect for the students comes from my heart, and I give them credit for recognizing the difference. Then I see it reflected back to me in new ways, and I feel rewarded for having taken the time to show them how respect feels. Everyone comes away a winner.
amazing tactics thanks a million
Please advise me- I will be teacing summer school with students with IEP's with bahavior problems grades k-6 grade How should i set up the classrom and create materials thank you
I would emphasize social skills over academics for your summer program. (They need this!) Keep a flexible seating arrangement with constant adjustments - move someone when a problem arises. Focus on engaging (fun) activities which allow for movement, and also burn off excess energy.
please put subtitles on this video
I appreciate your tardiness training! It seems like it's a win-win after a student makes a mistake. The key is to ensure the student does what he/she says he'll do. :)
Is there an alternative place to Siberia?
really helpful
I need to try this.
Lol, I love the name "Banishment to Siberia". Great tips that all teachers can apply in their classrooms.
really like the tardiness training.
Also, maybe I didn't emphasize in the beginning of class that there would be consequences.. I can't remember if I talked to the class about that the first day. I introduced myself and let them know I would be their substitute for the day. They actually started out pretty quiet and calm for the first hour, but then it just went down from there. And it was even worse when we would transition into something else. I had children telling me what the teacher did to quiet the class down, such as 123, eyes on me, and the students would stop what they were doing, but then in a few minutes would get loud again. If it were just one child, maybe it would not have been so bad, but it was the whole class.. and if it wasn't the whole class it was one table being noisy.
+Lovely Lisa Sounds like it was a tough day, but you were doing something right if the students were trying to help you! It's best to be stern from the start - not mean or scary, just business-like. Not too friendly, and hopefully not visibly flustered. If you just ACT like you're in charge, you don't need to tell them that you are. They get it. Being engaging and moving the lesson forward briskly helps, too. Too much lag time while you put out tiny fires and you'll lose them all. It gets easier as you develop your own strategies. Build on your good moments!
+vpdavidson i have a tough day today with the pupils. 123, didnt work. nothing worked and they just kept on chatting and chatting. i almost feel like quitting my teachers training programme.
+Ade Okeya Sorry to hear that! Try "extreme calm" - stand very still and silent in front, and they will usually grow quiet. To get their attention if they are really unruly, speak quietly, saying, "when you can hear me, please stop talking and listen for instructions." Continue to speak calmly and quietly. Say "thank you," and maybe "who can tell me what you are supposed to do now?" (Maybe some WERE actually listening, and you didn't realize it!) Try to radiate as much confidence as possible. They expect you to be in charge, no matter how it might seem at the moment.
+vpdavidson thanks for d advice I really do appreciate it. I will try this out tomorrow.
Amazing!
Can i be your student?
Hahaha... I'm currently teaching English as a second language in China. I have been here since 2009. What so funny is that I am doing all this things before i found this video. It's effective. but I made a little twist on how to make class rules...
Will you share your twist?
I let the students make the classroom rules and let them approve it. I need to let them make their own rules so that they wouldn't say that it's all my rules... I just make sure that the important rule "respect" is above all rules. After letting them approve the rules I asked them the possible punishments or how many warnings before the punishments... it was very effective. When the classroom rules are set, I let them signed it...
1. Locate ringleader.
2. Make ringleader your special "friend" by allowing him special permissions or behaviors not permitted to other classmates.
3. Once he is on your side, use him to police other classmates.
You're welcome.
Nautilus1972 no, bad behavior doesn't get special treatment. That's why millenials are so rotten: entitlement and zero consequences.