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Re: It's time to jump off the porch and run with the big dogs
Posted by marjoryt on 8/18/08
Because you are new to the field, I'd recommend picking 1
system and running with it. This is NOT the time to try
blending systems; you're going to have enough problems just
getting through the day.
Also, realize that any system you do pick is going to feel
uncomfortable for the first few weeks, as you try to remember
what goes next, and you are continually reteaching (for
students who forget and the new students coming in). DON'T
CHANGE plan for at least the first month. If it seems like
it's uncomfortable, work it harder; if it doesn't seem to work,
work it harder.
After a disasterous first year, I had to start a new year in a
new job. I had been told to "get smart" on classroom
management and picked the Wong system. Believe me, it did NOT
feel good and I did feel pretty "false" the 2nd week. I sat
down and analyzed what did work well (all Harry Wong procedures
that I did naturally). Then, I looked at what didn't work -
and those were all areas that I didn't work the Wong system.
For the 3rd week, I really pushed myself to use the Wong
system, and enjoyed success. The more successful my students,
the fewer discipline referrals (this was an alternative school
and ALL students were discipline referrals). By the end of the
2nd month, everything was automatic.
By the end of my 2nd year, I felt comfortable enough to begin
tweaking to fit specific classes.
So, step back and look at the various systems, then commit to
one and work it for everything you've got.
As far as the other teachers, you are the new kid on the block -
they won't listen to you. Smile at everyone, shut the door,
and run your own classroom.
Posts on this thread, including this one
- lions, tigers and bears....oh my!!, 8/17/08, by sherill.
- Re: lions, tigers and bears....oh my!!, 8/17/08, by Tom.
- Re: It's time to jump off the porch and run with the big dogs, 8/18/08, by marjoryt.
- Re: Running with the big dogs, 8/18/08, by Tom.
- Re: some dogs go back to the porch, 8/18/08, by marjoryt.
- Re: Some dogs wag their tails, 8/18/08, by Tom.
- Re: great advice from tom and marjoryt, and also..., 8/19/08, by ~connie.
- Re: lions, tigers and bears....oh my!!, 8/21/08, by sherill.
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