Re: First Day Report
Posted by DL on 8/19/08
Well, I won't have them bring their instruments back until we
get basic classroom procedures down. I generally don't get bad
attitudes out of this group of kids. They are just super
sociable. But they do need to know that I will be doing things
differently.
Like I said in the original post, it is surprising that a group
of kids that I have later in the day that were groups in a
class last year that was a NIGHTMARE seemed to appreciate the
structural changes I was making. They did everything I asked.
The mistake I made in the past was that I would give up on
things and move on. I was unknowingly expressing low
expectations. It may take some extra practice with the
returning students, but when they realize I am serious and they
change, then we will be ready to start playing instruments
again.
On 8/19/08, zodea wrote:
> Good Luck! It sounds like you can get things to work. The
> youngest are always easier to deal with because you don't
> have any bad habits to break.
>
> I don't teach band... so take my advice for what it's worth.
>
> Maybe your eight graders you could do some type of 'long
> tone' exercise or a long tone contest. While not quiet, at
> least they wouldn't be talking. You might also step up
> their academics. Quizes are amazing ways for students to
> get serious. They probably expect an easy/good grade in
> band. If it's not so easy, they will have to pay attention
> better.
>
> Be consistent. The older kids will be harder to deal with.
> Try to think of consequences for kids who misbehave. If
> there are classrooms near by, send them to another teacher.
> Maybe ask a teacher who has planning that period to be
> available sometime next week to take away disruptive kids.
> They need to see you as serious, but I'm sure you can do it!
>
> zodea
> (who sees her first kids on Thursday)
Posts on this thread, including this one
- First Day Report, 8/18/08, by DL.
- Re: First Day Report, 8/19/08, by zodea.
- Re: First Day Report, 8/19/08, by DL.
- Re: First Day Report, 8/20/08, by zodea.
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