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Classroom Management Tips & Methodologies

Classroom management can be one of the most challenging and crucial aspects of teaching. Creating a positive, constructive and calm environment within which all students feel welcomed, accepted and comfortable will help all of your students learn while feeling safe. Get some tips from fellow teachers on classroom breaks, managing negative and disruptive behaviors, dealing with bullies and other challenging issues.

Five Creative Methods to Engage Students

It can be difficult enough to keep adults engaged in meetings, let alone a classroom of students with waning attention spans. Here are five methods you can combat …

Five School Behavioral Interventions That Really Work

Sure, you know there is a problem at your school, but what is the solution? Here’s a look at five behavioral interventions that I have …

Keeping Schools Safe for Everyone: Crisis Prevention & School Intervention

When considering a school intervention program or crisis prevention, the first rule is to keep the innocent safe first and foremost, then …

Interventions for Violent Behavior in Schools: Tips for Teachers

In order to prevent violence at your school, the best method is to be vigilant of signs before any violence occurs. Be involved with at-risk …

Teaching Students who Have a Criminal Record or Behavior Problems

Teachers will sometimes encounter a student who has gotten into trouble or even may have a criminal record. Students get into trouble for a …

Improving a Problem Student's Behavior in All Areas

If you can improve a student’s behavior, this not only makes your own job easier, it helps the student prepare for a more productive …

Getting Through to the Rebellious Student: Abandon the Us vs Them Mentality

As the saying goes, “If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem.” I believe this should be said in …

The Secret to Behavior Management in your Classroom: Genuine Caring

Behavioral theories and psychology will help you gain a lot of ideas and insights in understanding your students. However, the best way to …

Influence Your Students by Gaining Their Respect: Six Strategies

Memorize and implement all the strategies you want but if you don’t learn to command the respect of your students you will be fighting a …

Why Fear Tactics Won't Work on Problematic Students

Have you ever held up your fist and told a student, “fear this, punk!” I wouldn’t recommend it if you want to keep your job, just wondering. …