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A Needed Revolution

A Principal's Reflections

This places them in the most important role to usher in and sustain meaningful change in the classroom that will ultimately shape school culture for the better. Classroom Management - Simply put, teachers cannot force a child to do anything they do not want to do. There are also inherent issues with education traditions.

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Why You Shouldn’t Use Physical Education As Punishment

TeachThought

Don’t Use Physical Education As Punishment contributed by Dr. Kymm Ballard, Executive Director for SPARK Think about any time you’ve seen “army boot camp” portrayed in pop culture — are you picturing the traditional drill sergeant, ordering his troops to do endless laps and push-ups, as punishment for their errors that day?

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How Mentorship Has Kept Me in the Classroom

ED Surge

I entered the classroom through an alternative certification program , which meant I hadn’t received the same level of preparation as teachers who came through traditional teacher training routes. I struggled with classroom management, curriculum design and the pressures of working in a high-poverty school.

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TEACHER VOICE: Why that chatty student driving you nuts could become president of the United States

The Hechinger Report

After all, the rhythm of the traditional classroom doesn’t leave much room for chatting among students, and socializing in class is often viewed as a proxy for poor behavior or inattentiveness. Related: ‘Hamilton,’ cultural relevance and the quest to personalize learning. “A These are skills that our students now have in spades.

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New Teachers Need More Support. Here's an Easy Way to Help

ED Surge

Yet, many of the traditional strategies employed, while absolutely essential to professional growth, can be cumbersome and disruptive for teachers, their students and even those responsible for offering support. Reflection through video can improve alignment around important initiatives.

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Teacher Engagement Part II: Emotional Engagement

Catlin Tucker

Two main factors can have a significant impact on a teacher’s emotional engagement at work: The quality of their relationships with students Student behaviors and classroom management. Student Behaviors and Classroom Management. Relationships require maintenance.

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What should new teachers know before they set foot in a classroom?

The Hechinger Report

And candidates also struggle with how to navigate their relationships with colleagues; they don’t always understand school culture or a teacher’s other responsibilities, such as hallway and lunchroom duty, veteran teachers said. We do classroom management really differently than how it’s carried out in the schools,” Pensavalle said.