On 11/02/09, Tayrob wrote:
> I have read many articles on classroom management. They
> all sound good until I get into the classroom and then
> they don't seem to apply. I'm a collab teacher. Even
> with two teachers in the room some students just don't
> want to act right. Most of the problems are from the
> general ed students not special ed. I teach high
> school. Can someone give me some advice? We have some
> students that just talk out loud their friends, others
> that get up in the middle of the teacher talking...some
> even throw paper across the room. Of course, we've
> written them up, called parents, etc. but none of this has
> worked so far or it works temporarily.

I agree with everyone. The relationship is key.

I would add two other components to the mix. Removing bias
from language is critical. Bias can be anger, condescension,
prejudice, ego and the like. When you allow these to come out
in your words you give students ground to stand against you.
Calm and assertive is the persona that should be adopted for
the best result.

I would also add that it's critical to have good routines in
you classroom. I have a list of the 20 that I use on my
website linked below.

Steve

Superior Education

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