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Take the Manage Out of Classroom Management

Catlin Tucker

When I lead blended learning workshops or coach teachers implementing blended learning, I get a lot of questions about classroom management. ” On some primal level, I know that I don’t like to be managed myself. Researchers have isolated autonomy as a basic human need. Hofferber, N., Miserando, M.

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Taking the “Manage” Out of Classroom Management

Catlin Tucker

Classroom management isn’t something I have struggled with. That’s not to say that I haven’t had challenging students throughout my 16 years in the classroom, but their behavior is never an ongoing issue or distraction. Every time I lead a blended learning workshop, teachers ask me the same question.

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5 Activities for Early Finishers in Social Studies Class

Thrive in Grade Five

Ummm, no, that’s just asking for classroom management nightmares. Activity #1 – Allow Students to Complete Independent Research Projects Have you seen the power of choice in action? When students are given the opportunity to research or learn more about something they enjoy, they work soooo much harder.

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Addressing SEL and Behavior Challenges with Relationships

A Principal's Reflections

Classroom Management : Co-create rules and consequences with students. Admin should look to work daily meetings into the schedule as a way to help teachers with management issues. Relevance : There is a great deal of research out there on the importance of relevance in the classroom and school, which you can read HERE.

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Different Ways to Show Learning

A Principal's Reflections

For many of us, our preparation to become teachers consisted of courses focusing on classroom management, lesson design, grading, and proven strategies that had withstood the test of time. We were also exposed to learning style theory and the many benefits it had on meeting the diverse needs of students.

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System for Educational Transformation (SET)

A Principal's Reflections

All services and offerings that we provide support longitudinal and evidence-based change to improve learner outcomes backed by research. First and foremost, a pedagogical leader must be deeply knowledgeable about educational theory and practice, staying abreast of the latest research and innovations in teaching and learning.

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It's Not a Technology Issue

A Principal's Reflections

The other issue is a classroom management one. It is first and foremost a school culture issue, which falls on the shoulders of leaders. Schools and districts that have embraced technology through a shared vision and resulting plan focused on learning reinforce appropriate use.

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