I have a friend whose wife is a school teacher so there is no better place to get a review of something like this than from somebody who is a professional. Here is what she has to say about How To Thrive And Survive In the Classroom.
“As a teacher in an urban city school, the challenges I face are greater than most. Students generally come from families with one parent and have very little home discipline with either mom or dad out working all day. Teaching these students is not easy.
I have gone to many seminars throughout the state where I live learning about classroom management. Some cost hundreds of dollars to attend. Quite honestly, I learned very little at these that you’re not going to find in this course.
The key topics include
Behavior Management
Instructional Tips
The Teaching/Learning Philosophy
Classroom Management
Curriculum Management
Assessment
Evaluation
Individualized Instruction
Student Motivation
It is truly complete and very well thought out and executed. It is also reasonably priced as well. As a teacher in the my state’s school system, I can honestly say that you will receive great value from this course and if managing a classroom is a problem for you, this will be a great aid.
Name withheld.”
There you have it…from the words of a pro. And the reason this person asked to have their name withheld is because, quite honestly, they’re not happy with their school system and in spite of having 25 plus years of experience, don’t want their name spread over the Internet for fear of the possible repercussions. Being so close to retirement, they don’t want to make waves now.
However, I have no doubt that once you see what is offered in this course, you’ll be taking full advantage of it. This audio seminar has been put together by some of the top professionals in the industry. Wait until you see the credentials of these people. To say that they are impressive would be an understatement with more than 50 years of teaching experience between them with one guy being the youngest professor ever hired at the University of Florida at age 24.
At the very least, go to the site and see what they have to offer. It will only take you about 10 minutes of your time and it just may save you a world of aggravation in the process.
Here is the site:
Classroom Management Guide
Friday, March 6, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Classroom Management Techniques
A good teacher should have an excellent understanding of classroom management and the relating techniques that can be applied in a classroom setting. In this article, we will discuss some of the techniques that are widely accepted and can benefit your work in the classroom.
One such technique is focus. A lot of teachers believe that simply beginning a lesson will get the students under control and ready to learn. This is often not the case. It is very important to get your students and the whole class focused before beginning the lesson. If you consistently begin to teach while they are not paying attention, students will assume it is ok to talk at the same time as you. A good teacher needs to demand their attention before getting into the class material.
Another excellent technique is direct instruction. In other words, set out a plan for the class each day. Tell the students what they are going to learn and what is expected of them. If there is no routine and no plan, the students can become agitated or excited and lose their focus on the task at hand.
Paying attention to every student is another important technique to use in the classroom. Do not simply stand or sit at the front of the class and expect the students to work. Walk around the room, monitor their work and check on them individually. Simply assuming that they will work and accomplish assignments is not enough. If the students know you will be coming around and checking on their work, they will be more likely to focus and put a better effort into them.
These are just a few examples of techniques that you can use in the classroom. Try these out in your class and add others and you will find out which work best and which to not apply to your situation.
One such technique is focus. A lot of teachers believe that simply beginning a lesson will get the students under control and ready to learn. This is often not the case. It is very important to get your students and the whole class focused before beginning the lesson. If you consistently begin to teach while they are not paying attention, students will assume it is ok to talk at the same time as you. A good teacher needs to demand their attention before getting into the class material.
Another excellent technique is direct instruction. In other words, set out a plan for the class each day. Tell the students what they are going to learn and what is expected of them. If there is no routine and no plan, the students can become agitated or excited and lose their focus on the task at hand.
Paying attention to every student is another important technique to use in the classroom. Do not simply stand or sit at the front of the class and expect the students to work. Walk around the room, monitor their work and check on them individually. Simply assuming that they will work and accomplish assignments is not enough. If the students know you will be coming around and checking on their work, they will be more likely to focus and put a better effort into them.
These are just a few examples of techniques that you can use in the classroom. Try these out in your class and add others and you will find out which work best and which to not apply to your situation.
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