5 Principles of Outstanding Classroom Management | Edutopia - 0 views
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nikkilh on 14 Mar 22Classroom management
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Countless studies corroborate the idea that self-care reduces stress, which can deplete your energy and impair your judgment.
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Many educators noted that a teacher’s ability to balance warmth and strong boundaries is key to successful relationships—and classroom management.
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Many others cautioned that while enforcing rules consistently is critical, it’s important to pick your battles too—especially if those confrontations are going to be public
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A strength-based lens means never forgetting to look beneath the surface of behavior, even when it’s inconvenient
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don’t forget to continue to work to deepen the connection, being mindful of the context and using language thoughtfully.
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Finally, cultural differences can also play an unconscious role in our expectations of whether a student will succeed, so it’s important to reflect on any stereotypes that come up for you.
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The majority of teachers send home reports of both positive and negative behaviors—it’s critical to do the former, too—and also use email and text services to communicate about upcoming events, due dates, and student progress.