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6th Grade Behavior

by Lu

Jun 9, 2013

I am a 6th & 7th grade mathematics teacher in a rural preK-12 school. I love my job, my school, and my community!

I am looking for some tips on managing my upcoming 6th graders who, as a class, have a long-standing 'reputation' as the class from h***. Teachers from previous years have been very vocal about their lack of motivation, dis...See More

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Richard Rossi Hi Lu,

My name is Richard Rossi I am currently a football coach at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. I think I can assist you a little with your problem. I am not in a classroom but I can consider myself an teacher on and off the field to my players. Respect is a big part of what I believe in and your students should as well. You need to...See MoreHi Lu,

My name is Richard Rossi I am currently a football coach at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. I think I can assist you a little with your problem. I am not in a classroom but I can consider myself an teacher on and off the field to my players. Respect is a big part of what I believe in and your students should as well. You need to instill the factor of respect into them. Get the point across to them that they need to show respect if they want it in return. Take control of the classroom. When one of my players acts out, I need to show discipline to them somehow to show the others that it is not a behavior that will be tolerated here. As you get to really know your students individually you will be able to see on their level and be able to have them adapt to your rules. All students come from different backgrounds and cultures as we just learned so everyone learns in a different way. As a teacher being able to adjust to the student while staying in control, you will see your students turning the corner with discipline and the correct behavior that is excepted in the classroom. I hope I can help in some way.

Thanks, Rich Rossi

On 6/09/13, Lu wrote: > I am a 6th & 7th grade mathematics teacher in a rural > preK-12 school. I love my job, my school, and my community! > > I am looking for some tips on managing my upcoming 6th > graders who, as a class, have a long-standing 'reputation' > as the class from h***. Teachers from previous years have > been very vocal about their lack of motivation, disrespect > of adults and peers, uninvolved parents, and overall > tendency toward disruptive behavior. I am a veteran > teacher, as are a number of their teachers from prior years. > I am most concerned about the lack of motivation, especially > with the increasing scrutiny we face as educators. This > class, as a whole, had VERY low scores on their state > assessments... the lowest in our school as a grade level. > I know how hard their teachers worked to deliver meaningful > instruction, but they were very difficult to reach and teach. > Any helpful advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! > Thanks... and enjoy your summer!! :)

Sep 26, 2013

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carla Trussell My daughter is in her first yr. in a bad school. Also 6th grade. She has gotten 5 classes under control. But, nothing works with the one class. The kids won't stay in their seats, they're constantly talking and yelling, won't do any work. I don't know how to advise her. I never had a class this bad. Suggestions?

She is already hating teac...See More

Sep 30, 2013

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Lessons Taught Through Fear

by Susan Fitzell in Teachers.Net Gazette

Jul 11, 2013

Lessons Taught Through Fear By Susan Fitzell

His face was two inches from mine. He was screaming at the top of his lungs. His words bit into my being and stung without remorse... I was told I had a weak mind. It went on for an hour and a half. I considered walking out, but that wasn’t my style. I would meet the challenge. I would not bre...See More

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Homework policy

by Riley

Aug 17, 2013

We are no longer allowed to have consequences for students who do not so their homework! I teach 4th grade and don't know how to hold my students accountable when they know they don't have to turn their homework in because nothing happens if they don't. Any suggestions???

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Jamie D. On 8/17/13, Riley wrote: > We are no longer allowed to have consequences for students > who do not so their homework! I teach 4th grade and don't > know how to hold my students accountable when they know > they don't have to turn their homework in because nothing > happens if they don't. Any suggestions???

Hey Riley - I was ...See More

Sep 24, 2013

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Joel R. Riley

I don't teach in the US and am not aware of the current situation there regarding "physical" consequences, so these ideas might be completely out of the question and if so I really don't mean to waste your time. But where I teach, although teachers are of course strictly forbidden from laying any hand on students, they still have so...See More

Sep 26, 2013

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5 Classroom Tips for a New School Year - get a good start

by Marvin Marshall in Teachers.Net Gazette

Aug 22, 2013

Why teach procedures instead of rules?

Why is it counterproductive to tell students what NOT to do?

What's wrong with teaching obedience?

How are consequences ineffective in achieving the goals you desire for your students?

Read the answers in "5 Classroom Tips for a New School Year," a short but pithy article by...See More

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How to Prevent Discipline Problems

by Harry & Rosemary Wong in Teachers.Net Gazette

Sep 23, 2013

Rather than deal with discipline problems, learn how you can prevent them!

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bullying

by dawn

Oct 17, 2013

Good morning,

At our school district, we have meetings with our homeroom students once a month on the topic of bullying. Does any other district have similar meetings? Has anyone ever done an activity that was especially effective? Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks in advance!

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Sara On 10/17/13, dawn wrote: > Good morning, > > At our school district, we have meetings with our homeroom > students once a month on the topic of bullying. Does any > other district have similar meetings? Has anyone ever done > an activity that was especially effective? Anyone have any > ideas? > > Thanks in advance!
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Oct 18, 2013

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I totally agree, sara. Thanks for speaking the truth. nfm On 10/18/13, Sara wrote:

> On 10/17/13, dawn wrote:

>> Good morning,

>>

>> At our school district, we have meetings with our homeroom

>> students once a month on the topic of bullying. Does any

>> other district have similar meetings? Has anyone ever done <...See More

Oct 19, 2013

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It's not what you say, it's WHEN you say it

by Abby Connors in Teachers.Net Gazette

Apr 24, 2014

If you teach young children, I have a stunningly simple, ridiculously easy positive –discipline technique that will change your life. Well, would you believe it’ll make your day a little bit easier? (Because if you’re like me, you’ll pounce on anything that promises to make your classroom even the itsy-bitsiest bit calmer.)

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Letting Boys be Boys?

by Kelly G.

Feb 19, 2014

I teach 4-year-old Kindergarten. I have a few boys in my class that are more rowdy than the rest. Where is the line of letting boys be boys and using verbal prompts/disciplining? It is the same group of boys that play cops and robbers, hide-and-seek, firemen, and anything else that they can think of which in turns make them more rambunctious, loud,...See More

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Jenn S. I think there is a lot of research happening regarding play and especially as it pertains to the different sexes. Many studies suggest that boys and girls learn differently, so might not that pertain to play as well? If anyone has read about any gender studies regarding play I would love some suggestions.

2/20/14, Fonda L wrote: > I str...See More

Feb 22, 2014

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Sara On 2/22/14, Jenn S. wrote:

All very interesting thoughts and I'd agree - over the years I have every year some boys (I'm sorry to say it's boys but it is!) who lean toward heavy physical play with each other. I also always have a group of boys who are 'sciency' and pretend space ships are coming whose play never leads to trouble. But the ...See MoreOn 2/22/14, Jenn S. wrote:

All very interesting thoughts and I'd agree - over the years I have every year some boys (I'm sorry to say it's boys but it is!) who lean toward heavy physical play with each other. I also always have a group of boys who are 'sciency' and pretend space ships are coming whose play never leads to trouble. But the physical boys can't play without dominating stuff coming almost immediately into it - there's always pushing and "I've got to beat you" stuff that starts about 2 minutes after they start playing. "Race you to the pole" leads immediately to trouble because someone wins and while the winner would walk off gloating, the loser usually responds with a push. Even if not an angry one - it's a push, like a way to say, "You might have won but I'm still tough" and the pushed boy turns around and pushes back and then they're fighting.

It's like they're thirsty for competition - nothing else satisfies them and they've GOT to win. But - not everybody can win and none of them can stand to lose.

When to step in? Absolutely when someone is pushing - at the very first push. When they get loud? I will tone down the loudness after a bit because the loudness seems to hype them up further - they feed on the loudness like it's a war cry or something.

Do I stop the races before they start? I think I should. I think the best care and oversight I could give these kind of boys on the playground would be to structure their play but I don't often have that kind of energy at this point in my life. When I was younger, I would step out and start a very physical game - lots of running - and it was them against me. I'd play tag and I'd always be it. They got to run like crazy and loved being faster than me (I could catch the slower ones but never did) If I did recess like that they went back in having really gotten some great exercise and had some great fun but it needs a younger person than me to do it now... > >> It >> seems that many of the games involve some >> sort of physical >> play; running, tagging, tackling, etc. >> What an amazing outlet >> for them after being forced to sit >> and keep it together in the >> classroom. It seems that if no >> one is getting hurt or >> complaining than it should be OK. >> Unfortunately, it may lead >> to someone getting hurt or not >> being able to get along and >> trouble starts. That is when it >> needs to be called off. >> However, it seems to be the same >> kids that consistently have >> issues with this type of play. >> Maybe we need to support kids >> on the playground who may need >> help navigating friendships. I >> wonder then if then the boys >> could play their games without >> trouble ensuing? Anyone have >> any ideas on letting imaginative >> play happen? >> On 2/19/14, >> Kelly G. wrote: >> >>> I teach 4-year-old Kindergarten. I have a few boys in my >>> class that are more rowdy than the rest. Where is the line >>> of letting boys be boys and using verbal >>> prompts/disciplining? It is the same group of boys that >>> play cops and robbers, hide-and-seek, firemen, and anything >>> else that they can think of which in turns make them more >>> rambunctious, loud, etc. I find myself asking them to quiet >>> down a couple times, and then think to myself...are they >>> out of control? are they hurting anyone? are they playing >>> together?

Feb 25, 2014

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