classroom management

Inside: Students need to learn how to take charge of their learning. This involves developing independence and metacognition…along with some focused classroom norms that give students a voice. I taught…

Lesson transitions can be frustrating when they don’t go smoothly. Move from one activity to the next efficiently using these simple tips for classroom transitions. Imagine this: You’re teaching an…

Defiance, purposeful distraction, shredding work, talking back…these difficult behaviors can be hard to address in the middle or high school classroom, especially if more than one student is exhibiting them…

Inside: Healthy relationships with students improve life for everyone involved. In order to be able to think and produce high-quality work, students first need to feel supported and valued. They…

Wondering how you can maintain better control during the exciting seasons? Keep reading for three important holiday classroom management tips for secondary teachers.  When you picture comfort and joy of…

Prepping for a new school year? Setting goals for your evaluation? Reflecting upon how you can improve your teaching? Problem-solving classroom management issues? Consider making positive parent phone calls a…

Whether you’ve landed your first teaching job, you’ve been in the classroom a few years, or you’re a seasoned veteran, certain classroom management issues rear their ugly heads every year.…

Late work is of the most annoying classroom management challenges for middle and high school teachers. If your late work policy is not working out for you, there are alternate…